Volkan Öktem born June 25, 1970 in Izmir. He has played with numerous artists both local and international and has acclaimed worldwide reputation for his unique and versatile drumming. Presently, Volkan Öktem is touring with Tarkan, one of the most famous musicians in Turkey, playing at concerts in many cities in Turkey and Europe. He still continues working on studio recordings as well as performing internationally for various projects.