Will Calhoun facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Will Calhoun
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Calhoun at a Living Colour concert in 2009
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | William Calhoun |
| Born | July 22, 1964 Bronx, New York, U.S. |
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| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instruments | Drums |
| Years active | 1982–present |
| Labels | Motéma |
| Associated acts | Living Colour |
William Calhoun, born on July 22, 1964, is an American drummer. He is famous for being a member of the rock band Living Colour.
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Will Calhoun's Music Journey
Will Calhoun grew up in the Bronx, New York. He later moved to Boston to study music at the Berklee College of Music. He earned a degree in music production and engineering. He even won the Buddy Rich Jazz Masters award for his amazing drumming skills.
Playing with Living Colour and Other Artists
Will Calhoun is best known as the drummer for the rock band Living Colour. But he has also played with many other groups and musicians. These include Jungle Funk and HeadFake. He has also released his own jazz albums.
He has performed with famous artists like Pharoah Sanders and B.B. King. Other musicians he has played with include Herb Alpert, Dr. John, and Wayne Shorter. He also worked with Marcus Miller and Public Enemy. Will Calhoun played on the song "Crimson Deep" by the Finnish singer Tarja. He is also a member of the band Stone Raiders.
Awards and Recognition
Will Calhoun has received many awards for his drumming.
- In 1988, Modern Drummer magazine readers voted him "Best new drummer."
- He was named "Number one progressive drummer" three times (1989, 1991, and 1992).
- In 1990, Rolling Stone magazine critics called him "Best Drummer."
He has won two Grammy Awards with Living Colour.
- The first was in 1989 for Best Hard Rock Performance by a Group.
- The second was in 1990 for Best Hard Rock Performance.
In 1991, Living Colour also won an international rock award for Best Rock Band.
Besides drumming, Will Calhoun also wrote some songs for Living Colour. He wrote "Pride" for the album Time's Up. He also wrote "Nothingness" for the album Stain.
Will Calhoun's Unique Drumming Style
Will Calhoun's drumming style is very special. He mixes many different types of music and uses new technologies. With Living Colour, he was one of the first drummers to combine advanced funk and fusion techniques. He blended these with hard rock and thrash metal sounds.
More recently, he has added drum and bass rhythms and sounds from different cultures. He also uses sampling in his playing. He is a very energetic drummer. He can play exact rhythms or more free-form jazz styles.
He often uses a Korg Wavedrum. This drum lets him add special effects, like those used with guitars. He also uses a Mandala Drum. This is an electronic drum that knows where and how hard he hits it.
Will Calhoun's Albums
Solo Albums
- 1995 Housework
- 1997 Drumwave
- 2000 Live at the Blue Note
- 2005 Native Lands
- 2013 Life in this World
- 2016 Celebrating Elvin Jones
With Living Colour
Will Calhoun has recorded many albums with Living Colour. You can find more details about them in the Living Colour discography.
Playing with Other Musicians
Will Calhoun has also played drums on albums for other artists.
- With Santi Debriano: Artistic License (2001)
- With Wayne Shorter: High Life (1995)
- On the album People Get Ready – A Tribute to Curtis Mayfield (1993)
See also
In Spanish: Will Calhoun para niños
