
Josh Dun, the Grammy-winning drummer best known for his role in the band Twenty One Pilots, is preparing to become a first-time father with wife Debby Ryan. The couple announced on 7 September 2025 that they are expecting their first child together. Their relationship spans over a decade, from an early date in 2013 to a private wedding and a growing family. But despite being in the public eye, just what do we know about the man?
Born on 18 June 1988 in Columbus, Ohio, Joshua William Dun grew up in a family of five. He began his musical journey with trumpet lessons before teaching himself to play drums by mimicking beats from albums on an electronic drum kit. He later worked at Guitar Center, before meeting Chris Salih, the drummer who introduced him to future bandmate Tyler Joseph.