UK Drum Show 2022: Mike Johnston Performs 'History'

Next up in our 2022 UK Drum Show series: Vic Firth Artist Mike Johnston hits the main stage to perform "History" by Man on the Moon!

Miss out on this year’s UK Drum Show? In the upcoming weeks, we’re giving you access to exclusive performances and clinics from our Vic Firth Family. Stay tuned for part five of our 2022 UK Drum Show series airing soon!

Audio mixed by: Ross Rothero-Bourge
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[Island-drummer]

So I just found out that’s what pure joy looks like. When you drum brother it’s pure joy thank you for giving that to us.

[anthonystone]

Really nice to see that, I used to watch Mike when I was 16. I'm now 26, and its just awesome to know that he's in good health and absolutely killing it still. Nice to see him do something outside of teaching too. This guy is a HERO. Almost shed a tear watching this. Much love to you Mike my dude.

[jamestaylor-mdh-]

It's good to hear Mike playing like this. I get used to seeing him as an instructor - and he is an amazing teacher - probably the best I've seen on YT. But, he is one hell of a musical drummer. The one thing that's hard to teach is being a thoughtful musician that uses your ears. You can just tell Mike has that in spades.

[Tekkerue]

Those cymbal chokes with the stick are so spicy they gave me heartburn! 😂

[jaredzn]

My drum teacher & one of the best drummers & drum teachers I know. Well done my brother 🙏🏽🙏🏽

[miker]

Mike Johnston excellent drummer and one of the best teachers of all time

[martijnvanbeek]

Very well played Mike! And my god what a boom has that bass drum, surprised me a lot.

[TheStobb]

I love infectious smile on his face fantastic drumming

[La_sagne]

some damn clean playing and very cool creative fills or ideas in general

[freerideking]

Incredible player. That's one wobbly riser!

[Copslaugh]

I love how much Mike enjoys playing the drums :)

[Johnbobon]

1:00, 1:32, 2:10 That's a tasty choke, Mike. Outstanding work, sir!

[isihernandez]

Mike and Dom are probably the 2 happiest and most smiling drummers in the world.... they don't play bad either...

[japaobateradrums]

Eita pegaaaa toop lembra-se bateras unidos jamais serão vencidos 🥁🎧🎶

[TeamBoxCutta]

looks like its time to give up then. thanx Mike!

[roybeckerman]

Great drummer.
I’ve never seen him play such a small kit before.

[mathewshaw]

Mike is that an 18" kick? Love it..Wonderful playing Sir..

[matthewmellott]

This intro has me feeling like Mike is playing with Tom Delonge lol

[RedDogMamaHD]

Mike! How are you handling the Jet Lag?

[coreyroberts]

His kids must be millionaires, pocket be deep