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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| 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 July 22, 1964) is an American drummer. He is best known as a member of the rock band Living Colour.
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Early Life and Musical Journey
Will Calhoun was born in the Bronx, New York. He later moved to Boston to study music. He attended the Berklee College of Music and earned a degree in music production and engineering. He also received the Buddy Rich Jazz Masters award for his excellent drumming skills.
Will Calhoun is most famous as the drummer for the rock band Living Colour. But he has also played with many other artists and groups. He has performed with jazz legends like Pharoah Sanders and Wayne Shorter. He has also played with rock and pop stars such as B.B. King and Ronnie Wood. Will Calhoun even played on a song called "Crimson Deep" by the Finnish singer Tarja. He is also a member of the band Stone Raiders.
Awards and Achievements
Will Calhoun has received many awards for his drumming. In 1988, Modern Drummer magazine readers voted him "Best new drummer." He was also named "Number one progressive drummer" three times. Rolling Stone magazine critics called him "Best Drummer of 1990."
He has won two Grammy Awards with Living Colour. They won for Best Hard Rock Performance by a Group in both 1989 and 1990. In 1991, Living Colour also won an international award for Best Rock Band. Besides drumming, Will Calhoun has also written songs for Living Colour. These include "Pride" and "Nothingness."
Drumming Style and Technology
Will Calhoun's drumming style is very unique. He mixes different types of music and uses modern technology. With Living Colour, he was one of the first drummers to combine funk and jazz fusion techniques. He also added elements of hard rock and thrash metal to his playing.
More recently, he has included drum and bass rhythms and sounds from different cultures. He also uses sampling in his music. Will Calhoun is a very energetic drummer. He can play exact rhythms or more free-form, experimental styles. He often uses a Korg Wavedrum, which lets him add cool effects to his drums. He also uses a Mandala Drum, which is an electronic drum that senses where and how hard he hits it.
Music Albums
Will Calhoun has released several albums as a solo artist. He has also played drums on albums for other musicians.
Solo Albums
- 1995 Housework
- 1997 Drumwave
- 2000 Live at the Blue Note
- 2005 Native Lands
- 2013 Life in this World
- 2016 Celebrating Elvin Jones
Albums with Other Artists
- 2001 Artistic License with Santi Debriano
- 1995 High Life with Wayne Shorter
- 1993 People Get Ready – A Tribute to Curtis Mayfield (various artists)
Images for kids
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Will Calhoun in 2017
See also
In Spanish: Will Calhoun para niños
