In this free drum lesson we break down a drum lick played by calvin rodgers. Calvin rodgers is a chicago drummer from a family of musicians and the most classical american gospel school. Calvin rodgers varo quin anderson and khari parker who where all in attendance. The best drummer calvin rodgers drum performance gospel chops pe. Drummerworld the world of drummers and drums by bernhard. In 20, he was nominated for a grammy for best gospel song. What i learned from hanging with calvin rodgers worship. Snarky puppys holy trinity robert sput searight, jason jt thomas, larnell lewis photos by stella k. This fill is a great example of just how quick a drummer calvin can be. Podcast 090 silencing your critics with calvin rodgers. Welcome to the fan page of calvin rodgers, drummer, songwriter and producer.
Calvin rodgers as a young child, his parents noticed instantly his love for music, and especially his passion for the drums. Snarky puppys holy trinity modern drummer magazine. James fortune free indeed calvin s meinl cymbals setup from left to right, if sitting behind the kit, is as follows. Calvin rodgers, drummer extraordinaire, shares his testimony about how 2012 ended for him after his brutal attack in november. We were very proud when calvin told us that he will be there at the festival. Lewis was spearheading the inner city music program, jazz mentors. Marvin sapp more than a conquerer calvin rodgersdrums. Download premium images you cant get anywhere else. Apple podcasts android rss in this podcast i talk to iconic gospel drummer, calvin rodgers who is best known for his solid foundation behind a whos who list of gospel artists like ricky dillard, new g.
As a young child, his parents noticed instantly his. For this tour he also played a part in song selection and creating the set lists with the artists. The hottest gospel drummer on the scene kindly shared his knowledge for the students at musicians institute in hollywood ca. Ive been playing dw for yearsnot only because they make highquality, handcrafted drums but because they support and foster drumming initiatives all over the wold, much like this podcast. My guest on this episode is drummer calvin rodgers. At that time, he was also becoming a regular first call studio session drummer in chicago, for everything from smooth jazz to radio and television jingles. Calvin rodgers was born into a family of musicians, on the south side of chicago, illinois. As a young child, his parents noticed instantly his love for music, and especially his passion for the drums. Calvin rodgers outro from more than a conqueror back to calvin rodgers. Futurewriststick techniques for the advancing drummer. Calvin rodgers mickey roker bobby rondinelli joel rosenblatt tony royster jr. Recapping the top 10 interviews of 2015 drummers resource. Calvin rodgers getting back on track i choose gospel.
Bouncing back from the attack like he has, is a great testament to the glory, healing and power of god. Silencing your critics with calvin rodgers drummers resource. The video featured in this post is a fill that calvin played on an album called identity by the artist james fortune. He has performed over 6,000 shows in since he began performing at the age of 5. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. Calvin rodgers is a scorpio and was born in the year of the horse life. Calvin rodgers 2018 namm drum solo at promark video. Early in his career, calvin played for the gospel artist john p. Lets check, how rich is calvin rodgers in 20192020.
Rssin this podcast i talk to iconic gospel drummer, calvin rodgers who is best known for his solid foundation behind a whos who list of gospel artists like ricky dillard, new g. Mar 28, 2016 calvin rodgers, my influence using pearl drums. Listen to drummer s resource episodes free, on demand. Our diverse roster of artists expands beyond borders, genres, and musical styles. Calvin rodgers drums free indeed by james fortune drum clinic. Below youll find a list of all posts that have been tagged as calvin rodgers what i learned from hanging with calvin rodgers. He currently resides in nashville, and you can watch him performing on broadway with up and coming country artist kaylee rose and or at ascend amphitheater with jonathan pierce band. Chicago, illinois, usa on a tuesday, november 7, 1978.
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Calvin gave an outstanding performance in grodzisk mazowiecki. Shortly thereafter, calvins drumming caught the attention of jazz icon, ramsey lewis. What i learned from hanging with calvin rodgers by jonmanna time to read. Calvin is a multiinstrumentalist that was raised in alabama. His father willie rodgers, a wellknown songwriter and musician, encouraged calvin s gift and immediately began cultivating it, by pouring into him constantly. Calvin rodgers calvin rodgers was born into a family of musicians, on the south side of chicago, illinois.