Meinl Cymbals - Calvin Rodgers - "7Ate"

"7Ate" - Written and produced by Calvin Rodgers
Calvin’s Meinl Cymbals setup from left to right, if sitting behind the kit, is as follows:
15” Byzance Extra Dry Dual Hihat Top (Top Hat)
15” Byzance Tradtional Medium Hihat Top (Bottom Hat)
18” Byzance Vintage Sand Thin Crash
19” Byzance Brilliant Medium Thin Crash
8” Byzance Traditional Splash (Stack Top)
12” Byzance Extra Dry Splash (Stack Bottom)
22” Byzance Dark Ride
20” Byzance Jazz Thin Crash
16” Byzance Extra Dry Thin Crash (Top Hat)
16” Byzance Extra Dry Medium Thin Hihat Top (Bottom Hat)
19” Byzance Extra Dry Thin Crash
18” Byzance Vintage Trash Crash (Stack Top)
12” Generation X Filter China (Stack Bottom)

[@D_Hill_Drums]

I remember the first time I heard Calvin. It was John P. Kee’s Not guilty album and Rain On Us came on and changed my life. I remember thinking, “This is the kind of drummer I want to be.” Almost 15 years later, I’m still not there but I’m working.

[@DruPetty42]

That same album gave me the same inspiration.

[@spokesman78]

U stole the words right outta my brain bro. I was just about to say this. Thats why i read comments first. Speaking for ya people.

[@jasonjones9028]

i think every drummer can relate haha!! #stillhaventarrived

[@chandlerdukes1790]

DeShawndre Hill let’s face it, that album along with the performance he gave with JPK at the Bobby Jones Gospel Explosion the year before gave him a network long before social media ever existed. I first heard the cd track off a JPK Nothing But the Hits compilation in 2007 and thought Chris played the album but listened to that drum solo and it sounded far advanced than Chris Kee’s solo he did on the video, then heard JPK called out “Calvin Rodgers” I bought everything with C-Rod’s name on it from then on. Calvin changed the name of the game for gospel drummers and at the right time too.

[@toddcooper3599]

#1 Gospel Drummer Of All-Time

[@rakiest]

I must have heard this 4 years ago, and looked for it now and again since -- only to find it for the second time right now. I love this style and his taste in fills. Beautiful dynamics, one of the most crucial things people forget drums can use to GREAT effect. Effective and amazing drumwork.

[@jjlove2725]

I am absolutely mind blown by his power speed dynamics and creativity man and so clean too

[@olayemioluwasheyifunmi5397]

The signature is crazy. I'm blown away Thanks for being my biggest inspo

[@57anakin67]

OH MY GOD that sound !!!! Hands down one of the best video Meinl ever put out !

[@meinlcymbals]

Thank you Vincent! 🙏 - Chris/Meinl

[@57anakin67]

BRAVO to you guys, you are the best !

[@mariopina95]

Shout out to the Mixing engineer, This sounds so good.

[@robosdrumworld]

Mario Piña yeah whoever mixed this video was on point.

[@introxgrunt]

quite possibly my favorite snare sound in a meinl video

[@memeperor_]

what about chon

[@percywoods3167]

Awesome Calvin! Please keep being a blessing and adding videos. Thanks brother!

[@peytonsmith9390]

Shows what the grind can bring ya... inspires me and others to keep grindin’. This is what’s up 🤙 Also: that lick on the snare at 3:09 is filthy 🔥

[@trismurray]

So sick. Good to see Pearl being played, always loved them.

[@MBdrummer3288]

Oh my god 😮, I love this dude’s playing. Holy smokes does this dude RIP! And those are the most beautiful cymbals I have ever seen. Each one, a work of art.

[@robertw5749]

Another great performance from one of my favorite drummers and people. Calvin's sense of time, independence and speed are legendary. Love watching him play!

[@SupermanStandifer]

These young cats working the hell out of Calvin. Keeping him on his toes.. he didn't used to play like this.. gotta stay on top...

[@jazmencunningham5831]

Courtney Official these jokers playing professionally at 5

[@Naksuu]

Jesus goddamn christ.. My mind has not been blown this much in ages

[@luvomdleleni84]

The intensity, the passion and the precision behind each note is just out of this world! HeartPassionPursuit

[@ksthe1752]

So happy every time I see Calvin with Meinl💪🏾💪🏾🔥🔥

[@adamcallahan242]

Impeccable timing!

[@ZOE_LAUVI]

Straight gift from heaven👌🏼

[@marcdedouvan]

This man is very strong.

[@MusaInc.]

VERRRRRRRRRY.

[@zwick6890]

This man is working hard for your sonic pleasure - soooo good

[@taylordrumshop]

That top splash cymbal inverts at 1:03 LOL Great drumming brother 👍🏻

[@gmorton916]

8" Byzance Traditional China Splash--lol

[@taylordrumshop]

Yeah man LOL

[@andrewdoesapologetics]

Thank God. I wanted him to upload this song so badly

[@4-Ree77]

That's a sweet 7/4 Groove, my wife would looooove the fact that he is choppin in the Red Jordans 😎😎 Chop Game and Shoe Game🔥🔥

[@user-wh6sp6st8s]

7/8 is the most fun time signature to play in

[@lawrencejackson3160]

Mr. Calvin Rodgers..... You are the G.OA.T.

[@MrDirtysticks]

This is pure inspiration on drums!!

[@WendellHolmesJr]

How does anyone click the 👎🏾 button? #haters Calvin always sound amazing 🙌🏾🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@meinlcymbals]

No kidding! Calvin rules! Thank you for watching Wendell! - Chris/Meinl

[@BEATZ82]

Wendell Holmes Jr. I said the same thing man

[@D_Hill_Drums]

I really wish KZbin would get rid of it. Just a way for haters to hate anonymously.

[@dannywitterland8434]

They are called Lars Ulrich fans hahaha

[@larrygardner4976]

Or at least write the reason your giving a thumbs down! Smh 🙄

[@jlcannady]

Those toms are tuned so perfectly👌🏽

[@The_MTD]

Speechless....

[@carmelom269]

Awesome performance. Thank you.

[@IVARus]

That skills are awesome! Thank you for this expirience!

[@vneal9847]

Brother you are total beast mode!

[@thejbfactory5793]

This is the only type of musician that I respect. One who transcends the “playing for” the artist mentality and becomes the artist.

[@BBT609]

This video brought out a different side of C-Rod that people need to see, those CHOPS that he does. This is why he is top in my list as inspirational cause these dude is cold blooded. Again...not a bad video from this beast here. You see in the video he FEELS this one!

[@johnybozor2765]

Calvin Rodgers the legend 🔥👏🏾

[@Groovedrummer1989]

Holy Shit! Awesome drumming and energy! Sounds fantastic!

[@Notch1311]

Dam this is good 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🚒🚒

[@christianberger6831]

Extrem cool,super Sound

[@Richie2465]

First!!!, I can’t wait to see him PASIC 2018.

[@MikeSchertenlieb]

saaaaaaaame

[@danfeliciano570]

Been a fan of KR. Now more than ever. Convinced that Meinl will be added to my cymbals of choice. - Zildjian/Meinl crush.

[@JWillDrums]

The goat 🐐

[@teddys3558]

BAAAAAAAAAAAANG!!!!!💥💥💥💥 This brotha is nuclear! ☢️

[@drummerboybraylon5916]

Calvin this is sick

[@lemmystop]

Beautiful playin! Great tuning!

[@99kotta]

G.O.A.T. 🔥🔥

[@_LOVEOFRHYTHM]

Anybody catch that James Fortune “Never again” lick at 3:15😭🙏🏾🙏🏾🔒

[@jmurray5632]

Lol low key he threw that in there lol

[@D_Hill_Drums]

Kenneth Boykins I didn’t think I was the only one...

[@johnniewhite6820]

Yeah

[@Jephkeys]

Kenneth Boykins I see it!

[@njferrer4321]

Yup!!

[@kriswak]

Spent a little too much time trying to figure out the time signature on this song before I realized it was in the title 🤦🏿‍♂️

[@82jummper]

OMG SUCH RAW ENERGY DMAMN IT

[@pst_iren]

Calvin!

[@tyrone31877]

How am I supposed to play drums after watching this?? I'm just gonna cancel the 3 gigs I got in the next 2 weeks. My reason?? Apparently I need to practice more. I feel mediocre now.

[@dedrickp]

You can get to this level bro. Just put in the work and you will get there.

[@martinpotente4038]

Chill out man, keep it going

[@tyrone31877]

@@martinpotente4038 Lol. I'll do my best Martin!!

[@tyrone31877]

@@dedrickp I don't know if there's enough hours in the day??!!! Lol. Calvin inspires me all the time though. One of my top 3 favorite drummers.

[@dedrickp]

@@tyrone31877 LOL........I feel you bro. However, it took some time for Calvin to get where he is today. Just keep pushing bro.

[@Quiese22.]

I've been a fan since of yours drumming days on john p.kee strength intro crazy..love your work

[@rafaelmacedo826]

holy shit, at 1:00 he hits that splash so hard, the poor thing turns into a china lol

[@robosdrumworld]

Rafael Macedo did I thought I was the only one to catch that.

[@MarcoFerlito]

You can feel da epicness 🤟🤟🤟

[@stevemarcel7999]

Calvin Rodgers is the goat..nobody will ever see or hear a better drummer..

[@Studerphil]

Welp, that's just your opinion m8

[@stevemarcel7999]

@@Studerphil If he's not the best, then who's better?..

[@Studerphil]

STEVE MARCEL Nobody. Look at all those different styles of Music. You cant compare this here to some swing/Jazz drummer as well as you cant compare it to a technical death Metal drummer. ALSO AND THIS IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING: MUSIC IS NOT A COMPETITON!!!

[@stevemarcel7999]

@@Studerphil I agree, music is not a competition..but when u have a guy like Calvin Rodgers, that could play any style of music, and not just play it but play it at an elite level, gotta label him the GOAT..

[@Dwilliams3456]

@@stevemarcel7999 If it was a competition.. Chris Coleman.*

[@wanquarta]

3:14 "Calvin, let's GO!"

[@robosdrumworld]

Caleb Aguirre I caught that James Fourtune luck.

[@Louvensky221]

Clean just clean 🙌🙌🙌

[@imjustwarmnup]

What....a....LEGEND!😱😱😱😱

[@flamwork06]

My favorite time signature

[@tater0909]

Love those drums

[@jazminenglish6707]

Calvin freaking Rodgers.

[@NarcisseJimmyBassey]

3:09 crazy🤯🤯

[@welfansagala]

Awesome drummer fav

[@Kvngnathanvii]

Non stop hi hats 🔥🔥🔥

[@juanromo9258]

Wooooow..love that t shirt

[@TinnyHidge]

......... speechless .......

[@davidrogers3253]

And thats why I will never answer the question. " Who is the greatest drummer of all time ?" Honestly , IDK. I havent heard 'em all. Although I've heard of Calvin Rodgers , this particular jam is both memorable and inspirational. Anymore , thats the kick I need/want. Excellent !!! Thanks man

[@seven8time]

i approve.

[@David-fh5bu]

Wooo! I felt that in my foot with the pedal at 00:57

[@asheshinfinite3766]

Amazingly beautiful cymbals and playing! And with sweet Marilyn in the background! Man, what the heck are those drums from Pearl? They sound absolutely heavenly! 😍

[@hdfloyd]

trying to just breathe....exhale.....omg...

[@dgkk2]

BEAST

[@HopewellToday]

the GOAT is this complete album available for purchase, oh and stop it with the 27 thumb downs, really, smh….

[@Ueqi]

Very creative

[@carlosdrummerboylundyremai8191]

C-ROD The GOAT #FACTS💯🔥

[@user-qz7mq8ec7g]

I miss youuuuuuuu!!!!!

[@pacomekrah1010]

3:14 Possess the Land! Very nice snare🙇‍♂️

[@tonyjackson4099]

That's the thickest most ferocious beard I've ever seen!!

[@rafazeppelin]

7/8

[@arturmanukyan8862]

6.5/8

[@lloyddoverjr7906]

Excellent job at 7/8 Time signature. Unbelievable!!

[@gregchapman3519]

Sweet baby J.

[@kevinpierre7974]

Amazing😁

[@zeroten9835]

This music came from the future.

[@yannisbernard4091]

Am I alone to think that he also have a beautifull sweat and sexy voice.. the perfect drum teacher and storyteller for his kids

[@dlt1191]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@TBROOKS80]

GOAT

[@maxcrook5364]

The way he describes those cymbals makes me feel hungry

[@thejbfactory5793]

Respect

[@1986Willstokes]

How does Calvin Rodgers tune his snare?

[@gabbieofive2232]

Calvin used his right foot to make the bass sound better I like it 🥁🥁🥁🥁

[@wantfnjones]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@chrisglass4350]

My dude...damn...

[@enohginger]

Wow impressive

[@danielreyna9846]

o mieeda que bueno eres,chiapas,mexico here:'D

[@19Musicman97]

He even slipped in that Never again chop LOOL

[@boom_shak]

The panning of L R let my brain crash :-)

[@dreyerbatera]

the drums in this video is a Pearl Session Studio Select? Sounds awesome!

[@robosdrumworld]

Felipe Dreyer them Pearl Joints is 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@Leotardoification]

So tense. Looks like he is about to explode

[@josephfielder9282]

Very tasteful

[@BandPitTV]

The Rate of his Footwork is a Good

[@luvomdleleni84]

"This is drumming nearer the gods, where no mortal may enter! And don't try this at home!" :'D