Johnny Griggs

American percussionist. October 29, 1939 ~ October 25, 2018 (age 78). John Griggs was born on October 29, 1939 in Newark, NJ. At a very young age John developed a strong love for music of various types. John accepted Al-Islam as his religion in early 1960. Later he began playing at night clubs in Newark and New York. He was called the ‘Master of Percussions’.