Justin J.R. Riley, born in Chicago, IL , is a drummer from Madison, Wisconsin. He began playing drums in the church following his father’s footsteps at the age of 9 years old. From there J.R. Start playing other types of music like Jazz, Rock, Blues, and Pop. Some of his biggest influences for the drums are Phil Collins, Jojo Mayer, and Buddy Rich.

J.R. is in the process of working with other local artists in his area to work on recording music and also performing at more live shows. He has played drums, saxophone, and trumpet. He is extremely excited to be apart of the Soultone Cymbals family.