He graduated from Bloomington High School North in 1988, and Indiana University in 1993, with a bachelor’s degree in French.
[1] Wissing is best known for playing the "big drums" on Alicia Keys' Grammy Award-winning Number One Hit "Girl on Fire.
[2] Besides recording records with artists such as Drake, Kanye West, Eminem and Jay-Z,[3] he was a constant member of the bands Skidmore Fountain and Johnny Socko.
[5] Wissing's song credits include 4 Grammy Award-nominations and 2 wins to date.
[6] Wissing was featured in the New York Times for his meticulous session work in duplicating famous rhythms, notably the James Brown "Funky Drummer" beat.