With a dynamic career spanning over two decades, Brian Radock stands as a trailblazer in the world of percussion. Renowned for his versatility and passion, he has brought rhythm and energy to stages across the globe, from Broadway to Carnegie Hall to international tours and everywhere in between.
As a founding member and percussionist for the Cowboy Bebop Live project, Brian has toured all over the USA under Live Nation during the past few years, captivating audiences with electrifying performances on percussion and MalletKat.
His collaborations include working with iconic artists like Jennifer Hudson, Tony Award winners Jenn Colella and Josh Young, Andrew WK, Rickey Minor, Fred Nelson III, Casting Crowns, Steven Curtis Chapman, Paul Jackson Jr., Kansas, and more.
On the theatrical front, Brian has performed on over 70 different Musical Theatre productions and held the drum chair on Broadway for The Illusionists: Turn of the Century and Off-Broadway for Real Men: The Musical.
On the symphonic front, Brian has held prominent roles with many world class orchestras, including Principal Percussion for the Chrysalis Orchestra, Manhattan Symphonie, Space Coast Symphony and more.
Brian also has extensive international tour experience as the Music Director and drummer for Funikijam on two tours in China and the drummer for 3 tours in Italy with Erin K.
Beyond the stage, Brian is an accomplished educator who served as the Professor of Percussion at the University of West Georgia from 2022–2025. His dedication extends to mentoring future percussionists, leading drumlines, and shaping community outreach programs.
Brian was also a member of the Boston Crusaders Drum Corps and won the I&E competition in 2006 on timpani with a self-composed solo, Classical Rock. He also won the PAS timpani competition in 2008 with the same solo.
Whether performing at Universal Studios Orlando with The Beads And Brass Band, coordinating new music groups at the brand new Epic Universe theme park, performing with Walt Disney World’s Candlelight Orchestra, playing on Broadway and in Carnegie Hall in NYC, or touring internationally, Brian combines technical mastery with a deep love for music and a propensity for high energy performances creating unforgettable performances for audiences.
If there is one thing Brian loves more than anything, it’s being on a stage and sharing his enthusiasm and passion for music with the world.
Brian is absolutely thrilled to be an Innovative Percussion artist, there truly is no rival to the incredible sticks and mallets that Innovative produces!