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On September 3rd 2022, it was announced that Johnny Dee is the new drummer for Tyketto, following the departure of long time sticksman Michael Clayton.
Johnny will be working double duty as he is still a longtime member of Doro of which he joined in 1993.
Tyketto posts:
Who? Who? Who, will be bold enough, brash enough and downright rocktastic enough to take his place on the drum stool after the departure of Michael Clayton Arbeeny? To be honest, I only had to make one phone call. Because I started my musical friendship with this man 36 years ago and he’s always been one of the best rock drummers there is. So, ladies and gents, please give a very warm welcome to Tyketto’s new drummer, coming to you from such monsters of rock as WWIII, Waysted, Britny Fox and Doro, the powerhouse that is JOHNNY DEE!!!!
About Johnny:
Johnny Dee (born John DiTeodoro, Jr., April 6, 1963) is an American heavy metal drummer.
He is best known for being a member of the glam metal band Britny Fox, and as a member of Doro Pesch’s band since 1993. In the past Dee played in the bands Mariah and Waysted, as well as collaborated with artists such as Blaze Bayley and guitarist Jack Frost.
Boarding a flight to the UK at the age of 22, drummer Johnny Dee had no clue that it would lead him on a musical odyssey that has lasted almost 25 years. After landing the gig with British rockers Waysted, his first show would be at London’s legendary Marquee Club, showcasing for EMI Records and sharing the stage with some of his musical heroes from U.F.O. & Iron Maiden. Quite a start for a kid from Philadelphia who had only months before been just a fan of the NWOBHM (New Wave of British Heavy Metal)…a term coined by the UK magazines he read religiously like Sounds & Kerrang. It would be only a short time later when he would appear in those pages himself… Waysted went on to record ‘Save Your Prayers’ for the EMI label and to this day, it is considered a classic by many Melodic Rock critics and fans. Johnny learned the ropes working massive crowds while supporting Iron Maiden on their ‘Somewhere In Time’ tour of Europe and North America. ?
Those early experiences proved to be beneficial for what would follow. Returning to his hometown at the height of the 80’s Rock scene, he hit the launch pad again with Columbia recording artists Britny Fox. As an original member of that band, Johnny would be propelled to another level. MTV exposure helped their debut album to be certified gold and sell over 800,000 copies. This led to tours with Poison, Alice Cooper, Ratt and an impressive New Years Eve show in Tokyo with Bon Jovi in front of 50,000 fans. Dee recorded the entire Britny Fox catalog and continued touring into the early 90’s.
In 1993, he returned to Europe to join forces with Germany’s reigning Queen of Heavy Metal, DORO (Pesch). His tenure has lasted an incredible 18 years and the band continues to make albums and entertain crowds around the world to this day as his extensive discography and tour history attest. Whether driving the arena rock anthems of Britny Fox, the heavy attack or ballads of DORO, there is always a common thread in Johnny’s drumming…creating a rock-solid foundation to support the music and melodies on top. When off the road, he continues to record and perform with a variety of talented artists. ? Hailing from Philadelphia and raised on a diet of 60’s and 70’s Pop, Rock and Soul…Johnny knows the importance of simplicity and groove. His playing style, demeanor and professionalism reflect the music he grew up on and is embedded in his DNA. It is also these qualities that have allowed him to sustain lasting relationships with those he has worked with.
Johnny Dee Currently Endorses:
Paiste – Johnny’s Artist Page: HERE
DW Drums
Vater – Johnny’s Artist Page: HERE
