Background
Johnston was born and raised in Kilmarnock with his twin brother James Johnston (who would go on to be the bassist for Biffy Clyro), and his younger brother, Adam (who went on to be Biffy Clyro"s drum tech).
Johnston was born and raised in Kilmarnock with his twin brother James Johnston (who would go on to be the bassist for Biffy Clyro), and his younger brother, Adam (who went on to be Biffy Clyro"s drum tech).
Biffy Clyro
They were soon discovered by manager Dee Bahl and then signed to Beggars Banquet in 2001. Marmaduke Duke
Johnston plays drums when the conceptual rock duo Marmaduke Duke plays live. Other
The Neil Peart signature series drumstick
Angel AX25K Glockenspiel
Fender Civil Defense-140SCE Can Be Seen Hanging On His Wall In The Live Lounge Videos
Johnston also plays a customised Cajon when Biffy Clyro are playing acoustically.
Ben is an avid fan of Scottish football team Kilmarnock Football Club. He scored on soccer Department of Administration and Management whilst sporting a killie strip.
The following is a list of musical equipment used by Ben Johnston. Cymbals
6" AAX Splash
8" Associate of Arts China Splash
13" Paragon Hi-Hats
17" AAX X-Plosion Crash
18" AAX X-Plosion Crash
18" AAX X-Plosion China
19" AAX X-Plosion Crash
19" Paragon Chinese
21" HHX Raw Bell Dry Ride
Drums
Johnston is also endorsed by Pearl.
Pearl Reference Kit colour:Rootbear Fade
Pearl Chad Smith Signature 14x5.5 Snare
22x18" Bass drum, 12x9" Rack tom, 14x14" and 16x16" floor toms
Pearl Eliminator Double Bass Pedal
Biffy"s Tour Manager Neil told fans on the British Columbia forum that Ben is now using a "Pearl Eric Singer Signature Snare Drum" and is waiting for a new totally custom Pearl Masters Kit
New Kit
Pearl Masters Colour:Black
22x18" Bass drum, 12x8" Rack tom, 14x14" and 16x16" floor toms
Pearl Eliminator Double Bass Pedal
Drum Heads: Bass Drum: BATTER: Aquarian coated superkick 2 RESONANT: Coated Pearl Masters Pro Tone Snare: BATTER: Aquarian coated Hi-Energy RESONANT: Hi-Performance Snare Bottom Rack tom, first floor and second floor: BATTER: Remo Pinstripes RESONANT: Remo Ambassador.