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.
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
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
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
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.
Hey Grestch you guys have the best sounding bass drum on the planet. I've played many kits and your bass drum is simply amazing. Problem is I could never afford one of your sweet kick drums 😢 so if you wanted to send a struggling musician just one kick drum I'd forever be grateful. I doubt you will but you don't know if you don't ask right
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!
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.
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!!!!
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.
to me gretsch is the absolute best out and their roster got even better. notice how good that tom sounded right out of the box with the flick of a finger
Well, here's one positive thing that happened in 2020!
Great drums very nice sound... Perfect. I play congas, I know the feeling. Praise God!
Will is always a positive, no matter the year.
I LOVE that, when he says " a box within a box, life is beautiful."
He appreciates the protective packaging like I do.
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Love the old school sizes, really deep shells
Whether it's Gretsch, or Momma's pots, pans, and dishes...Mr. Will is gonna sound great!!!
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.
Will is definitely one of the greats!
Absolutely, Living Colour has to be one of the most underappreciated bands and each one of them is amazing individually.
You are correct, Sir!
Amazing. I was thinking of Tony Williams at times while watching this.
Olha o ninja vendo mesmo vídeo que eu.... Abraços
One of the most under recognized drummers out there.
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!
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That drumset is a work of art and Will is totally deserving of it. Love me some Will Calhoun.
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He sounds better than ever. Nice get, Gretsch! Congrats, Mr. Calhoun! Keeping the TW Yellow tradition alive!
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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!
Gorgeous looking and gorgeous sounding. Will's playing style is his own and color me....jealous and inspired!
Whoever did the ASMR sound design on the box opening deserves a raise
"Beautiful absolutely stunning" love this guy
Hes a different cat thats for sure...always a pleasure to watch and hear.
And he ages amazingly. All the health and happiness to you Mr. Calhoun. What a hero.
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.
No one else was drumming like Will back in the 79s. Now everyone is. Innovator.
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!
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Awesome drums. Very happy with my Custom USA Ribbon Mahogany. Stunning looks & sounds!!!
Lovely looking and sounding kit Excellent drummer too
i can't believe it took this long. Will has been one of the best in the biz for 30+ years!
Playing the drums is away to express your inner most soul of your spirit. Calhoun one of the very best. 🥁
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.
Is he playing a double kick pedal with just his left foot? And two different kick sizes too, love the way this guy thinks. And plays, obvs.
Something about watching someone, or even helping unbox a new set just gets my blood flowing and makes me smile.
Thank you.
Will was one of the BIGGEST influences on me as a drummer - HUGE fan of Living Colour
Congratulations Will! That is a gorgeous kit and great playing! Peace and love to you and yours from Arkansas.
the drums sound really good. as soon as he started playing i was like. dang. listen to those toms.
Great looking drums....Great sound! Enjoy Will!
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!!
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.
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.
My Man!!! Love your music!!! Love your spirit/vibe!!
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.
sounds amazing and I am a sucker for that Tony Williams Yellow look
Will’s new Gretsch kit is sweeeeet! And in Tony Williams yellow! Even sweeeter!
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
Very nice drumming!! I love Gretsch drums!!
Beautiful player Beautiful kit love the colour!...... i have shaken the man's hand ✋
I have witnessed a few of Mr. Calhoun's clinics... One of the best living drummers
Man, unboxing beautiful new drums must be the best feeling!
This is the most musical unboxing video I have ever seen! Beautiful drums played beautifully.
what an incredible sounding kit. love it.
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!
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!
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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.
I'm speechless. Completely floored. This man is amazing
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That sure is one hot kit! Congrats !
The kit looks amazing and it sounds great too!,
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
Love that “Tony Williams Yellow”, and unique set up. Fantastic playing, brother!
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
those drum sound amazing, and man those cymbals are wild! Will Calhoun influenced me a lot when I was young with Living Color, fantastic drummer.
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 🙏
NOW i want a Gretsch USA Custom Kit!! The sound is tight, open and tonal, very musical.. Love it!
Will is a legend! I’m always excited when I see drummers both OLD and NEW getting recognition
One of my favorite drummers. Man, what a great musician.
Very very nice. Always better, with his own style. Great drummer, seems to be a nice guy too!!
Awesome kit ! Sounds great and love the yellow!
Will’s playing, and that Great Gretsch Sound. Perfect pairing
Dang this is the Bomb! imagine smelling those sweet drums out of the box.
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.
Will Calhoun ! My gosh, saw him a number of times with Living Color... One of my fav band ever. The cult of personality.
Always been a fan of Will. His groove behind the kit is amazing and those Gretsch drums sound incredible.
That groove starting at 4:33 got me ! Amazing video that brought a smile in my day !
Yellow drum kits look so awesome! Not your typical color. He is a great talent behind the kit!
He most definitely is.
Great Gretsch sound by a great Gretsch drummer! 🥁❤
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Hey Grestch you guys have the best sounding bass drum on the planet. I've played many kits and your bass drum is simply amazing.
Problem is I could never afford one of your sweet kick drums 😢 so if you wanted to send a struggling musician just one kick drum I'd forever be grateful. I doubt you will but you don't know if you don't ask right
That 6.5x14 USA Custom Bell Brass snare tho 🤯
Incredible 🥁 drummer. One of the greats.
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!
Getting a perfectly tuned set of drums in the mail... an absolute dream for most drummers of the world I'm sure lol
You sound Awesome!!! Congrats Will... You deserve to be endorsed by an Iconic Drum 🥁 Manufacturer like Gretsch!!!
Every time I play drums, I use something I learned from his playing on the Living Colour albums.
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!
Stick with Mapex, their quality control is second to none.
Who else instantly pushed like just because it’s will Calhoun ?
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Wow, what a pick up from Gretsch .. great drums, great drummer👏
Congratulation Gretsch, Will is amazing drummer.
Great choice and configuration, remembering another great...Tony Williams! Great Job Gretsch and Will!
I think this may be something like a coming home party for Will. What a great move!
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The drums came out in great tune. Woah.
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.
Absolutely stunning playing!
How can this not be a paradox.... such funny grooves out of my-god-what-a-serious-drumming. Love it!
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!!!!
wow those overhead cymbals are awesome!
Will is a beast of a drummer. Love his playing.
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.
Tony Williams Yellow, just gorgeous!
No wonder his old kits are up for sale! One of my all time favorites and a huge early influence on my drumming!
Excellent artist, excellent instruments and amazing sounds!
everything about this is vibrant and energizing
Awesome! Will Kennedy with a "Tony Williams Yellow" Gretsch kit. Beautiful.
I’ve never seen a drummer with two different size bass drums. Will is amazing and sounds as great as ever.
Ginger baker did in the 60s
Will is freaking fantastic. You're lucky to have him!
I love Gretsch and I love Calhoun!! They are together, GREAT!!!!!
Absolutely amazing!
Gretsch for me is the best drum company there's something about those drums that makes me want to play. Also that yellow kit made me want one so bad.
to me gretsch is the absolute best out and their roster got even better. notice how good that tom sounded right out of the box with the flick of a finger
I've been blessed to unbox two Gretsch kits over the years. Every drum sounded great right out of the box. Nothing better.
I bought a full gretsch kit for $150 around7 years ago. Just needed new heads. Best investment ever.
@@SteveGrossmanOnline thats awesome! I have a renown and I love it but I'm coming for that usa custom one day
@@Dublin_N what a steal!
it sounded like the lastest crap. perfect for your oven
Phenomenal drums, phenomenal drummer 🥁 😉