Drummer, percussionist, producer, performer, choreographer, dancer. All of these words accurately describe Kirk Johnson and his accomplishments in the entertainment field.

As an active member of PRN Productions/Paisley Park Studios since The late 80’s, Kirk has been involved in almost all aspects of Prince's musical journey from 1984 to the present. Starting as a dancer and choreographer in Purple Rain, various videos for Prince & The New Power Generation, Kirk soon moved over to the production side in 1993. During this time, he also created his own record label Kitchen Records in which to record his own music and artists such as TKO, Walter Chancellor Jr, BKS and Fonky Bald Heads.

In 1996, he took over the drum chair for Prince full time. Before that, he appeared on releases such as Diamonds and Pearls, The Gold Experience, The Symbol, Chaos & Disorder, Emancipation, Rave Un2 the Joy Fantastic, The Vault, Old Friends 4 Sale, Many others.

Kirk has co-written/produced and played for multiple artists projects including Candy Dulfer, Chaka Khan; Larry Graham, Boyz II Men, Jevetta Steel, El DeBarge, Monie Love, Tevin Campbell, Rosie Gaines, Mavis Staples, Nona Gaye, Najee, and many more.

From 2012 - 2016 Kirk took on the role of Estate Manager for PRN & Paisley Park Studios.

In 2015-2016 Kirk recorded drums & percussion on NPG recording artist Judith Hill at Paisley Park and had the privilege of playing drums on the last Jazz tracks recorded by Prince. 

Kirk is touring locally & the world with Funk Soldiers & Greats Gone 2 Soon Live Series honoring our historic artists of the past.

Kirk continues the Prince’s legacy by consulting for Paisley Park Operations, the Prince Estate and holds a position on the Live 4 Love Charities board.