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Will Calhoun

Gretsch Artist Since: 
2020
Country: 
US
Band or Affiliations: 
Living Colour, independent solo artist, Mike Stern.
Current Kit Setup: 

USA Custom in custom Yellow Grain Gloss
8x8” Concert Tom, 9x10, 10x12, 11x13” Rack Toms, 14x16 & 16x18” Floor Toms, 16x20 & 16x22 Bass Drums, 6x13 Chrome Over Brass, 6.5x14 Bell Brass Snare Drum.

Influences: 

THE BRONX, Miles Davis, Jimi Hendrix, Sly Stone, James Brown, Charles Calhoun, Elvin Jones, Roy Haynes, Max Roach, Horacee Arnold, Lenny Nelson,Tony Williams, Jack DeJohnette, Billy Cobham, Bernard Purdie, Dou Dou N’Daiye Rose, Mongo Santamaria, Steve Gadd, Steve Jordan, Errol “Pumkin” Bedwood, Steve Ferrone, Narada Michael Walden, Kenwood Dennard, Tommy Campbell, Terry Bozzio, John Bonham, Lenny White, Dennis Chambers, Steve Jansen

We asked...Why Gretsch?: 

"The sound, the look, and the History can’t be matched by any manufacturer. The Versatility of the drums allows me to create my own sonic identity. "

Advice to Aspiring Musicians: 

"Practice, study and research your instrument. Learn to play piano or guitar. Protect your hearing at all times. Take private lessons to efficiently improve your skills. Remain fearless, embrace and document your failures, only to positively transform your efforts."