Gretsch Drums welcomes Will Calhoun

We proudly welcome Will Calhoun to our family of artists. Watch Will unbox and demo his new USA Custom kit. Welcome Mr. Calhoun, we’re honored to have you with us.

[@bobbybecker6435]

I LOVE that, when he says " a box within a box, life is beautiful." He appreciates the protective packaging like I do.

[@marcjoshmar5188]

BRAND NEW MUSIC RELEASE ***** "DAY" FEATURING WILL CALHOUN/ LIVING COLOUR & MICHAEL JACKSONS BV's kzbin.info/www/bejne/foHXeXWeibB5jq8

[@mikezes]

Well, here's one positive thing that happened in 2020!

[@josephconway7187]

Great drums very nice sound... Perfect. I play congas, I know the feeling. Praise God!

[@ethosrecordings5174]

Will is always a positive, no matter the year.

[@drumsonly44]

Love the old school sizes, really deep shells

[@bradholbrooks]

Whether it's Gretsch, or Momma's pots, pans, and dishes...Mr. Will is gonna sound great!!!

[@drummaman1]

He sounds better than ever. Nice get, Gretsch! Congrats, Mr. Calhoun! Keeping the TW Yellow tradition alive!

[@marcjoshmar5188]

BRAND NEW MUSIC RELEASE ***** "DAY" FEATURING WILL CALHOUN/ LIVING COLOUR & MICHAEL JACKSONS BV's kzbin.info/www/bejne/foHXeXWeibB5jq8

[@genkipatton7345]

One of my all-time favorite drummers. I got to meet him once after a show and shake his hand. It literally felt like a catcher's mitt.

[@paulkennedy4920]

That drumset is a work of art and Will is totally deserving of it. Love me some Will Calhoun.

[@marcjoshmar5188]

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[@Kashed]

Those are some of the best sounding drums I have ever heard. On top of that Will is a fantastic player. More importantly he is an amazing person. Met him and he is one of the nicest people I have ever met, his soul is genuine. You picked a great spokesperson Gretsch!

[@marcjoshmar5188]

BRAND NEW MUSIC RELEASE ***** "DAY" FEATURING WILL CALHOUN/ LIVING COLOUR & MICHAEL JACKSONS BV's kzbin.info/www/bejne/foHXeXWeibB5jq8

[@edalexander6155]

Playing the drums is away to express your inner most soul of your spirit. Calhoun one of the very best. 🥁

[@dakotablack2003]

Hes a different cat thats for sure...always a pleasure to watch and hear.

[@bebettoninja]

Will is definitely one of the greats!

[@bobbybecker6435]

Absolutely, Living Colour has to be one of the most underappreciated bands and each one of them is amazing individually.

[@yourdrummer2034]

You are correct, Sir!

[@mkeuphoria]

Amazing. I was thinking of Tony Williams at times while watching this.

[@jeancarlo4740]

Olha o ninja vendo mesmo vídeo que eu.... Abraços

[@Veghead211]

One of the most under recognized drummers out there.

[@hawkrider88]

Gorgeous looking and gorgeous sounding. Will's playing style is his own and color me....jealous and inspired!

[@rayuelaas]

And he ages amazingly. All the health and happiness to you Mr. Calhoun. What a hero.

[@sauldavis4730]

No one else was drumming like Will back in the 79s. Now everyone is. Innovator.

[@sussvarman]

Whoever did the ASMR sound design on the box opening deserves a raise

[@craigwilliams501]

Beautiful! You were a hero of mine when I was first playing in middle school. Sat 5 feet from you when you were playing at Small’s back in ‘96 or ‘97. Love you, man!

[@keepthemetalflowing]

This guy ALWAYS blew me away with his precision and the power in his playing. You FELT his playing, you knew there was somebody behind the kit who could play when you listened to anything Will Calhoun played on. Killer kit, stunning drummer/musician.

[@karlmilton6688]

One hell of a great sound , wonderful set of tubs in TW yellow , this guy does them more than justice . Great drummer , great drums , I am sure Tony would certainly approve.

[@Mat1970Thompson]

Congratulations Will! That is a gorgeous kit and great playing! Peace and love to you and yours from Arkansas.

[@alanbedworth4629]

The look on his face as he begins to open those boxes. Tells you everything you need to know about this man as a drummer.

[@RyleeStrange]

i can't believe it took this long. Will has been one of the best in the biz for 30+ years!

[@topherstott]

Will Calhoun has always been ahead of the curve in his playing. Such a wonderful player. Can't wait to hear what he does with this new sound

[@roborracle]

Will was one of the BIGGEST influences on me as a drummer - HUGE fan of Living Colour

[@danoweston6185]

One of the BEST solos I've heard in a while. Such control, and so cool that the bass drums are different sizes. Thank you!!

[@StuartJrBarrett]

Will is a legend! I’m always excited when I see drummers both OLD and NEW getting recognition

[@juanamado9508]

It was a real privilege having Will Calhoun as an instructor on the Drum Fantasy Camp 2017. He's a gifted musician, a very approachable dude, a great teacher, plus he performed the most intense solo I have ever seen at the closing concert. It's always a pleasure to see and hear him.

[@ChristopherT1]

It’s so good to see Gretsch showing love to someone who was such a huge impact on me as a drummer. Much love to Will!

[@marcjoshmar5188]

BRAND NEW MUSIC RELEASE ***** "DAY" FEATURING WILL CALHOUN/ LIVING COLOUR & MICHAEL JACKSONS BV's kzbin.info/www/bejne/foHXeXWeibB5jq8

[@mmv4920]

Very very nice. Always better, with his own style. Great drummer, seems to be a nice guy too!!

[@SamNaborsDrums]

Congrats Will! Finally have a home again! Pearl, Sonor, Mapex, and now the great Gretsch! Got his classic yellow color back from his 1993 Sonor kit!

[@jared_s2]

the drums sound really good. as soon as he started playing i was like. dang. listen to those toms.

[@davidcurtis4478]

Will Rocks! I remember seeing him play at a Zildjian Day in Scotland in early 90's with Vinnie and Tony Williams. Will blew my mind that day! Those drums look fantastic! Congrats! 🤘🥁🤘DC

[@MrDash03]

Always been a fan of Will. His groove behind the kit is amazing and those Gretsch drums sound incredible.

[@FelixG2070]

Wow, what a pick up from Gretsch .. great drums, great drummer👏

[@JanPatrickLucas]

Gretsch sounds great on you Will! Suits you a lot better than the the other brand. A well deserved upgrade that was long overdue! You are a classic and now your playing a classic!

[@marcjoshmar5188]

BRAND NEW MUSIC RELEASE ***** "DAY" FEATURING WILL CALHOUN/ LIVING COLOUR & MICHAEL JACKSONS BV's kzbin.info/www/bejne/foHXeXWeibB5jq8

[@ryandonohue152]

I have witnessed a few of Mr. Calhoun's clinics... One of the best living drummers

[@mrmisfit635]

Man, What incredible flow and feel Will Calhoun has on his Gretsch!😎

[@jromero1107]

I'm speechless, that was beautiful!!!!

[@TheHunter77632]

"Beautiful absolutely stunning" love this guy

[@paulgeorgia8013]

Will’s playing, and that Great Gretsch Sound. Perfect pairing

[@shanegriffin2215]

Will is a beast of a drummer. Love his playing.

[@IslandDigital]

Will , WHAT A POWERHOUSE !!!! Those Drums sound amazing .... Huge fan of Gretsch. I ALWAYS wanted ( still Do ) the Black Phil Collins kit !!!! Congratulations Will you are in amazing company at Gretsch and well deserved.

[@meganfloresta1124]

Dang this is the Bomb! imagine smelling those sweet drums out of the box.

[@PrimoPaul21]

Wow! Incredible. Will is one of the greats, and he now plays the greatest drums.

[@Matty_B_plays_drums]

Love that “Tony Williams Yellow”, and unique set up. Fantastic playing, brother!

[@zachokonkwo8351]

This is the most musical unboxing video I have ever seen! Beautiful drums played beautifully.

[@MrToonfish]

Will Calhoun ! My gosh, saw him a number of times with Living Color... One of my fav band ever. The cult of personality.

[@billyhughes9776]

I listened to so much Living Colour back in the day -- still love the band and Will's playing was/is an enormous part of their sound. He's still got it too!

[@stevenwilsondrummer5956]

This has made me very happy! Welcome dude!

[@koopsjunta]

Will is freaking fantastic. You're lucky to have him!

[@nathanwalsh3028]

My Man!!! Love your music!!! Love your spirit/vibe!!

[@probotdrummer]

Tony Williams Yellow, just gorgeous!

[@ProDrummer]

NOW i want a Gretsch USA Custom Kit!! The sound is tight, open and tonal, very musical.. Love it!

[@BrianStephensOfficial]

YES!!!!! That just made my day!

[@Uuuuuuurrgggggghhhhh]

Awesome drums. Very happy with my Custom USA Ribbon Mahogany. Stunning looks & sounds!!!

[@alberthofer679]

Awesome kit ! Sounds great and love the yellow!

[@pazenmaz]

Excellent artist, excellent instruments and amazing sounds!

[@twobirdsstonedatonce]

Getting a perfectly tuned set of drums in the mail... an absolute dream for most drummers of the world I'm sure lol

[@gadget183]

The kit looks amazing and it sounds great too!,

[@albitcapinigro1107]

Followed this man since late 80s. Saw him at Modern Drummer festival. Awesome player and human being. Those drums are a work of art.. for a true artist who makes this world a better place.

[@brianebers764]

Nice kit man. The color & the fullness of the sound. I’m metal head & love the sounds of your beats. Much respect to you brother 🙏

[@ilmatteot]

I love Gretsch and I love Calhoun!! They are together, GREAT!!!!!

[@fubar1217]

No wonder his old kits are up for sale! One of my all time favorites and a huge early influence on my drumming!

[@stevenluckybenson3468]

Great looking drums....Great sound! Enjoy Will!

[@jasoncornell1481]

Very nice drumming!! I love Gretsch drums!!

[@ifgwelf]

That 6.5x14 USA Custom Bell Brass snare tho 🤯

[@paulo1787]

Wow, they sound bloody good 👏👏👏

[@gavinparsons5150]

Beautiful player Beautiful kit love the colour!...... i have shaken the man's hand ✋

[@hayleycomet8029]

Man, unboxing beautiful new drums must be the best feeling!

[@bigtimedrum]

Gretsh Drums is made for Will style of playing and he is killing it.

[@DoctorSteffers]

So as he was unboxing it I thought, "Oh cool - his kit comes in two different sizes!" and then he set ALL of it up at once! The stuff he's doing with two different sized kicks is super cool.

[@simonl1785]

Lovely looking and sounding kit Excellent drummer too

[@miguelalfoya2031]

Phenomenal drums, phenomenal drummer 🥁 😉

[@padistedor]

Every time I play drums, I use something I learned from his playing on the Living Colour albums.

[@peevee605]

Will Calhoun.....Gots that phunk. He's absolutely phenomenal.

[@cfyves]

Yes!!! Welcome to the family Will!! Makes me wanna buy a new kit too!! :-)

[@matthewwhitaker4849]

Absolutely amazing!

[@ian1988]

Fun fact. I bought his Mapex Saturn in the same colour with the glitter after he did his clinic in Auckland. He sure as heck loves that color!

[@MacMic333]

Stick with Mapex, their quality control is second to none.

[@HanDrumsolo]

sounds amazing and I am a sucker for that Tony Williams Yellow look

[@drummerboy1066]

Unique player, unique setup. Mind blown by his pedal setup

[@andreapalmiotta5766]

Great choice and configuration, remembering another great...Tony Williams! Great Job Gretsch and Will!

[@danieldegeorges9993]

Love that second bass drum use! So creative :)

[@6582rg]

One of my favorite drummers. Man, what a great musician.

[@DavidEpstein]

Awesome! Will Kennedy with a "Tony Williams Yellow" Gretsch kit. Beautiful.

[@bearwilliams9226]

You sound Awesome!!! Congrats Will... You deserve to be endorsed by an Iconic Drum 🥁 Manufacturer like Gretsch!!!

[@fjboumboum]

Great sound and Great Will ! 👍👍👍

[@awanknowijuno5213]

I watched Mr.Will Calhoun drum clinic in surabaya,indonesia...its mind blowing experience...keep up the amazing work Mr.Will Calhoun!🙏👊

[@justinshannon9076]

Hell yes! Love Calhoun since I first heard Vivid. Love the TW vibe, and check out those pedals! What’s going on there? Very inspiring, Mr. Calhoun. Thank you for all the years of killin drumming. I’m happy to say I have a set of Gretsch, too.

[@GCorvetti]

Lovely drums set, and BRAVOOOOOOOOOOOOOO :D

[@slimtimm1]

I met Will in the fall of 87 when their album just came out and they were playing in Connecticut I believe it was at a college in New Britain. Anyway we got to hang out with them all day have dinner with them and I got a lot of great photos with them and they were all super nice guys. I always remember being blown away by Will and his drumming he's only a couple years older than I am, but I look at him like an older brother from another mother, love him and Living Colour

[@ryanjabell]

I'm speechless. Completely floored. This man is amazing

[@gretschdrumsusa]

💯

[@robblos9358]

Yellow drum kits look so awesome! Not your typical color. He is a great talent behind the kit!

[@gretschdrumsusa]

He most definitely is.

[@jasonshort1437]

Oh this makes so much sense and makes me so happy.

[@ericwilhelm2941]

Awesome Will , beautiful drums . I dig the Groove with the 20" kick offbeat pattern , very tribal . Also glad you kept that Sonor Hi Hat Stand ;-) All the best for you . looking forward to hear the music you will Play on them Gretsch

[@CB_ChaosLove]

wow those overhead cymbals are awesome!

[@smilingdrum]

Will is really good people! we were friends at Berklee college. and since then any time he was in Cleveland on tour we would catch up. His drumming is unbelievably great! Love the new kit!!!!

[@mjolnircarlssen4211]

Love Will Calhoun. First time I ever heard him was on Living Colour’s album VIVID. The whole band are top-tier musicians, but all that I was able to hear on VIVID and Time’s up were him and Muzz Skillings. Those two were pure magic together.

[@siemydi1]

A maestro playing beautiful drums !

[@AlbertMoyerJr]

Wow! Awesome drums for an awesome drummer.

[@willstokes9903]

Absolutely stunning playing!

[@dylanwhitesockswatson]

That groove starting at 4:33 got me ! Amazing video that brought a smile in my day !