Roy Burns (November 30, 1935 – May 2, 2018) was an American drummer, teacher, and percussion manufacturer.
In 1958, Burns was with Goodman's band as they toured Europe and recorded several albums at the Brussels World's Fair.
From 1968 to 1980, he worked for the Rogers Drum Company and traveled the world as a clinician.
In 1980,[3] he and Ron Marquez started Aquarian Accessories to manufacture percussion equipment.
[1] Burns is a member of the Percussive Arts Society Hall of Fame.