Drummer J.J. Johnson has officially announced his departure from Tedeschi Trucks Band. Johnson co-founded the group in 2010, sharing drum duties with Tyler Greenwell.
A note from the band reads:
After ten years as a member of Tedeschi Trucks Band, drummer J.J. Johnson has decided to move on from the band to pursue other artistic opportunities. Thank you J.J. for a decade of inspiring collaborations on stage and in the studio, and our enduring friendship! We look forward to bringing a new evolution of TTB to the stage one day soon.
The drummer has also worked with John Mayer, Gary Clark Jr., Edie Brickell and Charlie Sexton, among others.
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Johnny Ted-Trukx
August 19, 2021 at 8:32 amI have been a highly engaged fan of this band since first discovering them in about 2014. It seems like there is a fair bit of turnover for a big happy band fam. Hmmmm…. to be a fly on he wall….
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August 4, 2021 at 1:24 pm[…] For those paying attention to the lineup, the run also included the new addition of percussionist Isaac Eady, filling the slot left vacant in 2020 by J.J. Johnson. […]
Karla
November 28, 2020 at 10:31 pmWhat a huge loss. I hope his next adventure is exactly what he wants.
Billy Bob from the Florida Swamps
November 27, 2020 at 9:35 pmNow what in tarnation would make him want to go and do that?
Jeffrey jennings
November 27, 2020 at 6:13 pmHow do I get an Audition?
Rocket
November 27, 2020 at 7:00 pmSend ‘em a YouTube clip. With the virus, not sure they want to have people being in close contact.
Owen
November 27, 2020 at 5:38 pmAll fans should celebrate JJ and his contribution to the TTB. I hope his future endeavors are fulfilling and a great showcase for his abilities. Thank you! Peace and good will in the future!
Walt “Dubs” Belinsky
November 27, 2020 at 5:16 pmI’d love to audition for his seat.
Stonewall
November 26, 2020 at 9:50 pmBring in Jaimoe, from the Allman Brothers Band!
Stonedwall
November 27, 2020 at 4:11 pmJaimoe was great, but he can barely move now. He is not young. Let the man enjoy his well-earned retirement
Dennis Mcclernand
November 29, 2020 at 1:21 pmHe is up there in yrs. and it will be too rough with all the traveling.