John Wicks (drummer)

John Wicks is an American studio session drummer, producer, and songwriter based in Missoula, Montana.

Wicks is a founding member of Fitz and the Tantrums and has co-written many of the band's songs. More Than Just a Dream, the group's 2013 album, included the hit songs "The Walker" and "Out of My League", which each climbed to No. 1 on Billboard's Alternative Songs chart. Fitz and the Tantrums, the band's self-titled studio album, features the hit song "HandClap".

Wicks has also written for and appeared on Bruno Mars' album Doo-Wops & Hooligans and CeeLo Green's The Lady Killer and Heart Blanche albums. In addition, he has recorded and/or played live with such artists as B.o.B, George Clinton, David Byrne, Meshell Ndegeocello, Chocolate Genius, Money Mark, Teddybears, RZA, among others.

As of 2020, Wicks is playing live and/or recording with Fitz and the Tantrums, and a new project with Jeff Ament of Pearl Jam called Deaf Charlie.

Wicks endorses Pearl drums and Istanbul Agop cymbals.

Recordings

Television appearances
  • CBS "Late Night with David Letterman with Fitz and the Tantrums
  • ABC "Jimmy Kimmel Live!" with Fitz and the Tantrums
  • VH1 "The VH1 Critics Choice Awards" with Fitz and the Tantrums
  • NBC "Late Night with Jimmy Fallon" with Fitz and the Tantrums
  • TBS "Late Night with Conan O'Brien" with Fitz and the Tantrums
  • NBC "The Tonight Show with Jay Leno" with Fitz and the Tantrums
  • NBC "Last Call with Carson Daly" with Fitz and the Tantrums
  • ABC "The Ellen DeGeneres Show" with Fitz and the Tantrums and Joshua Radin
  • VH1 with The Greasy Beats at The World Breakdancing Championship 2007
  • NBC "Studio 60 on the Sunset Strip" Episode 1 2006
  • Sundance Channel with Money Mark Live at South By Southwest 2007.
  • MTV Japan with Money Mark Live at Fuji Rock July 2007
  • MTV Japan with Money Mark Live at Summer Sonic Aug. 2005
  • MTV Brazil with Money Mark Live at Nokia Fest Sept. 2005
  • CMT with Minnie Driver May 2005
  • NBC "Last Call with Carson Daly" with Minnie Driver June 2005
  • TLC "That Yin Yang Thing" 2005

References
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