About Me
Create Your Own!**Exciting.Explosive.. in the pocket are just a few ways to define this lady drummer!!Denise Johnson started playing drums in her junior year of high school, with the church as her strongest aspiration. Denise began performing with the gospel choir of Mount Vernon, NY. Denise also played for the the Mt .Vernon High School broadway productions. Although Denise never had formal drum lessons, she was well on her way to success.Denise soon moved to Virginia where she continued to play for various churches. She was asked to sit in form many local groups. Denise continued to perfect her gift over the years. Well-known gospel artists such as The Steele Family, The Singing Angels, Percy Johnson and Eternal Life became a part of her repertoire. As her reputation grew she was asked to participate in many studio recordings.In 1993, Denise was inspired to start her own all female gospel band. The band consisting of drums, percussions, keyboards, bass guitar, saxophone, rapper, background and lead vocals who would later become known as Rejuvenation. The band performed at prisons, recreation centers, shelters, and many churches. They also performed with well known gospel artists such as Darryl Coley, Helen Baylor, Angelo and Veronica, Tyrone Powell and the Friends of Christ, and many other local groups.In October 2000, Denise was invited to sit in with the all girl band called Syxx, formerly known as 4YP. Denise was introduced to different styles of music, and shortly thereafter became the groups drummer. Within the 2 year contract the band performed for Stevie Wonder, played with many local groups, and appeared on the Michel Wright Show known as 8101.Denise has played for the legendary group, The Intruders. She has played for various local artists such as Allie, The Briscoe Brothers, Cornell Stone, The Francis Coates Project, and local bands as needed. She is currently the drummer for the all girl band, LadyRhythm. She also plays for Aleksis (www.myspace.com/aleksisbilmanis), Franky the Genius, and local jazz trios. Denise hasnt forgotten where she started, and she is the drummer for the Victory Fellowship Church of Capital Heights, Maryland.Denise hopes to inspire other female musicians to use the gift that God has placed within them to the best of their ability.
