**Josh Dun** is an American musician and drummer best known as one half of the musical duo **Twenty One Pilots**, alongside lead vocalist Tyler Joseph.[1][2] Born on June 18, 1988, in Columbus, Ohio, Dun taught himself to play drums around age 12 through a combination of imitation and experimentation.[3][4] Before joining Twenty One Pilots, he worked at Guitar Center for three years and was employed there when he first encountered the band.[1] In March 2010, Dun joined the alternative/Christian rock band House of Heroes as a touring drummer, filling in for Colin Rigsby who was taking a break. He performed with them until October 2010 when Rigsby returned.[1][2] Dun's entry into Twenty One Pilots came in 2011 after attending one of their shows at the invitation of the band's then-drummer, Chris Salih, who had worked with him at Guitar Center.[1] After Salih and bassist Nick Thomas departed in May and June 2011, Dun quit his job to perform with Tyler Joseph. Though their first show was cut short by police after just one song, Dun became the band's permanent drummer and was credited in the liner notes of their second studio album, *Regional at Best*, released in July 2011.[1][2] Twenty One Pilots achieved significant commercial and critical success with Dun as their drummer. The band has been nominated for six Grammy Awards, winning at least one.[2] Dun's drumming style blends punk intensity with alternative rock nuance, drawing influences from various artists and drummers he studied throughout his career.[3] Beyond Twenty One Pilots, Dun has collaborated with diverse artists including House of Heroes, Lights, Goldfinger, Fever 333, and Wingtip, contributing as a drummer, composer, and writer on various projects.[2][3] He is recognized as a versatile and innovative percussionist who continues to be a driving force in the band's creative output.