Rik Gay

With over 30 years of experience, Rik is a sought-after professional drummer across the UK and Irish music scenes. A former member of Celtic Soul, Rik has performed with numerous artists and bands including Wolftrain, Mike Donaghy, and Mark Braidner. He now grooves full-time with The Bjorn Identity, bringing ABBA’s classics to life with style and feel. Rik’s drumming is rooted in musicality and groove, shaped by influences like Steve Jordan, Charlie Watts, and Tony Thompson. He’s also an experienced studio musician and dedicated drum tutor at The Drum Shed. Rik plays Gretsch drums, a Ludwig Black Beauty snare, and Sabian cymbals.

Rik has been playing with the Bjorn Identity as a dep for over two years now with a number of European shows under his belt. He has bee officially a full time member of the band  since Jan 2025.