570 – Chris Johnson: An agent of change
Chris Johnson is a trailblazer in more ways than one. His impressive resume of touring with Snoop Dogg, Stevie Wonder, Lady Gaga, Rihanna, Camila Cabello, Madonna, Seal, J-Lo and Taylor Swift sits at the tip of the iceberg of who he is as a person.
As an advocate for change, Chris pulls no punches when it comes to speaking up whether it be about demanding more pay or negotiating a better working scenario on the road or more important topics like racial inequality and police brutality around the country. Not only does Chris speak up for himself, but he also educates others through his social media channels to serve as a source of education and motivation for change.
Chris Johnson talks about:
- Growing up in LA and learning values/discipline from his mother
- Being held back as a drummer by his insecurities
- Learning to separate the business and entertainment sides of the music industry
- Putting drums on hold to focus on educating and helping others
- How he sees his future changing as his focus and purpose have shifted
- How to open your eyes and think logically about racial injustices
- The importance of education and conversation for progress
Resources/Links mentioned:
- Contact Chris: Instagram | Twitter
- 13th film on Netflix
- Vote Quadrant