Morgan Rose
Encyclopedia
Morgan Jay Rose is an American
drummer
, record producer
and founding member of the Atlanta-based alternative metal
band Sevendust
. He is also responsible for much of the background "screaming" vocals.
. In late 1992, Rose and Hornsby joined forces with Lajon Witherspoon
, who was at that time in a R&B band called Body & Soul, and formed "Rumblefish", which was changed "Crawlspace" then to Sevendust
after a name rights issue. Morgan Rose is one of the most respected and most innovative drummers in the industry, being voted by Drum Magazine
and Drummerworld
as one of the top 100 drummers of all time. He is also one of the most charismatic members of the band, and often writes lyrics and is the backup vocalist when playing live. Australia
's Rolling Stone Magazine voted him as the "hottest drummer" in history, thanks to a poll that was taken in 2003.
Rose features guest vocals on American heavy metal
band Neverset track "Take It All Away".
Alien Freak Wear is his own small line of clothing with a few tee shirts, hoodie
s and many other items, including his signature drumsticks.
Due to Tommy Lee injuring his hand in August 2009 Morgan filled in on drums in place of Tommy, in Mötley Crüe, for 5 shows on Cruefest 2 from August 14 to August 19.
Eye Empire
has tapped Morgan Rose to record the drums on the band's debut album, "Moment of Impact
".
.
, Evans
Drum Heads and Zildjian Cymbals, as well as DDrum
electronics, specifically their tube trigger. He is a large supporter of the new Pearl
Vision Sets. He also uses Vater Drumsticks
, with two signature models, the Alien Freak (double butt end) and the Whiplash, which is similar to a 2B stick.
. They have since divorced. Together they have one child, a daughter named Kayla Moray Rose, born October 5, 1999. Rose was then married to Playboy Playmate Teri Harrison. In January 2008, the two welcomed their first child together, Jack Rose but are now divorced due to Teri's infidelity.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
drummer
Drummer
A drummer is a musician who is capable of playing drums, which includes but is not limited to a drum kit and accessory based hardware which includes an assortment of pedals and standing support mechanisms, marching percussion and/or any musical instrument that is struck within the context of a...
, record producer
Record producer
A record producer is an individual working within the music industry, whose job is to oversee and manage the recording of an artist's music...
and founding member of the Atlanta-based alternative metal
Alternative metal
Alternative metal is a genre of alternative rock and heavy metal that gained popularity in the early 1990s. Most notably, alternative metal bands are characterized by heavy guitar riffs and experimental approaches to heavy music.-Origins:...
band Sevendust
Sevendust
Sevendust is an American heavy metal band from Atlanta, Georgia. Formed in 1994 by bassist Vince Hornsby, drummer Morgan Rose and guitarist John Connolly. After their first demo, lead vocalist Lajon Witherspoon and guitarist Clint Lowery joined the group...
. He is also responsible for much of the background "screaming" vocals.
Career
Rose began his music career in the early 90s in the band Snake Nation alongside Vinnie HornsbyVinnie Hornsby
Vince Hornsby is the bassist for Alternative metal band Sevendust. He is known for his humorous demeanor and facial expressions during live shows...
. In late 1992, Rose and Hornsby joined forces with Lajon Witherspoon
Lajon Witherspoon
Lajon Witherspoon is the vocalist for the Atlanta-based alternative metal band Sevendust. Members from such bands as Staind, Seether, Alter Bridge, and Diecast have listed Lajon and Sevendust as musical influences. In March 2008, Lajon was recognized in Hit Parader's magazine as one of the "Top...
, who was at that time in a R&B band called Body & Soul, and formed "Rumblefish", which was changed "Crawlspace" then to Sevendust
Sevendust
Sevendust is an American heavy metal band from Atlanta, Georgia. Formed in 1994 by bassist Vince Hornsby, drummer Morgan Rose and guitarist John Connolly. After their first demo, lead vocalist Lajon Witherspoon and guitarist Clint Lowery joined the group...
after a name rights issue. Morgan Rose is one of the most respected and most innovative drummers in the industry, being voted by Drum Magazine
Drum magazine
A drum magazine is a type of firearms magazine that is cylindrical in shape, similar to a drum. Instead of rounds being stored flat, as in a more common box magazine, rounds in a drum magazine are stored in a spiral around the center of the magazine, facing the direction of the barrel.There are...
and Drummerworld
Drummerworld
Drummerworld.com is an encyclopedia-like website about significant jazz, jazz fusion, rock, funk and pop drummers. The site features biographies, sounds, videos and pictures of important drummers, as well as a drum clinic section where drummers can learn from the masters...
as one of the top 100 drummers of all time. He is also one of the most charismatic members of the band, and often writes lyrics and is the backup vocalist when playing live. Australia
Australia
Australia , officially the Commonwealth of Australia, is a country in the Southern Hemisphere comprising the mainland of the Australian continent, the island of Tasmania, and numerous smaller islands in the Indian and Pacific Oceans. It is the world's sixth-largest country by total area...
's Rolling Stone Magazine voted him as the "hottest drummer" in history, thanks to a poll that was taken in 2003.
Rose features guest vocals on American heavy metal
Heavy metal music
Heavy metal is a genre of rock music that developed in the late 1960s and early 1970s, largely in the Midlands of the United Kingdom and the United States...
band Neverset track "Take It All Away".
Alien Freak Wear is his own small line of clothing with a few tee shirts, hoodie
Hoodie
A hoodie is a sweatshirt with a hood. The characteristic design includes large frontal pockets, a hood, and a drawstring to adjust the hood opening. They are sometimes worn with sweatpants. Some hoodies have zippers on them to allow easy removal much like a jacket...
s and many other items, including his signature drumsticks.
Due to Tommy Lee injuring his hand in August 2009 Morgan filled in on drums in place of Tommy, in Mötley Crüe, for 5 shows on Cruefest 2 from August 14 to August 19.
Eye Empire
Eye Empire
Eye Empire is an American rock supergroup, formed in 2009, consisting of former Dark New Day members Corey Lowery and B.C. Kochmit as well as Donald Carpenter formerly of Submersed. Garrett Whitlock, formerly of Submersed, and Dixie Duncan were Eye Empire's drummer and guitarist respectively from...
has tapped Morgan Rose to record the drums on the band's debut album, "Moment of Impact
Moment of Impact (album)
- Personnel :Eye Empire* Donald Carpenter - lead vocals* B.C. Kochmit - guitar, backing vocals* Corey Lowery - bass, backing vocalsAdditional Personnel* Morgan Rose - drums, percussion* Lajon Witherspoon - vocals on "Victim "...
".
Hobby
Morgan is also a huge sports fan. He loves the occasional football, hockey and baseball game, and often meets the athletes. He also loves playing video games with his fellow Sevendust bandmates on the PlayStation 3PlayStation 3
The is the third home video game console produced by Sony Computer Entertainment and the successor to the PlayStation 2 as part of the PlayStation series. The PlayStation 3 competes with Microsoft's Xbox 360 and Nintendo's Wii as part of the seventh generation of video game consoles...
.
Equipment
Rose plays Pearl Masterworks Series DrumsPearl Drums
Founded in 1952, the is a multinational corporation based in Japan with a wide range of products, predominately percussion instruments.-History:Pearl was founded by Katsumi Yanagisawa, who began manufacturing music stands in Sumida, Tokyo on April 2, 1946...
, Evans
Evans
Evans may refer to:people*Evans *for a particular person with the surname, see the List of people with surname Evans.place*Evans, California in the United States*Evans, Colorado in the United States*Evans, Georgia in the United States...
Drum Heads and Zildjian Cymbals, as well as DDrum
Ddrum
ddrum is a division of Armadillo Enterprises, Inc. that manufactures drums, percussion, and electronic drum triggers.-Acoustic drums:ddrum is a sister company to Dean guitars and produces drums that fall into one of several series, each following a motif of beginning with the letter "d" and grouped...
electronics, specifically their tube trigger. He is a large supporter of the new Pearl
Pearl Drums
Founded in 1952, the is a multinational corporation based in Japan with a wide range of products, predominately percussion instruments.-History:Pearl was founded by Katsumi Yanagisawa, who began manufacturing music stands in Sumida, Tokyo on April 2, 1946...
Vision Sets. He also uses Vater Drumsticks
Vater
Vater Percussion is an American drumstick and percussion accessory manufacturing company. It was founded by Clarence Vater, and is currently run by his two grandsons Alan and Ron Vater. Although the company began producing sticks in 1956, it did not officially become Vater Percussion until much later...
, with two signature models, the Alien Freak (double butt end) and the Whiplash, which is similar to a 2B stick.
- PearlPearl DrumsFounded in 1952, the is a multinational corporation based in Japan with a wide range of products, predominately percussion instruments.-History:Pearl was founded by Katsumi Yanagisawa, who began manufacturing music stands in Sumida, Tokyo on April 2, 1946...
Masterworks Series Drums & Zildjian Cymbals: - Drums — Broken Glass Finish All shells are 6-ply, 2 Inner Plies Maple/4 Outer Plies Mahogany
- 10x10" Tom
- 12x10" Tom
- 14x14" Floor Tom
- 16x16" Floor Tom
- 20x18" Bass Drum
- 14x5" Morgan Rose Signature Snare
- 10x6" Snare (additional)
- 6x8" Concert Tom
- 8x8" Concert Tom
- Cymbals — Zildjian
- 14" 14" A Quick Beat Hi-Hats
- 22" A Ping Ride Ride
- 20" Z3 Custom Medium Crash
- 19" Z Custom Rock Crash
- 18" Z Custom Medium Crash
- 19" K Custom Hybrid China
- 14" K Mini China
- 11" K Custom Hybrid Splash
- 9" K Custom Hybrid Splash
- 9.5" Zil-Bel
- 6" Zil-Bel
- Hardware — PearlPearl DrumsFounded in 1952, the is a multinational corporation based in Japan with a wide range of products, predominately percussion instruments.-History:Pearl was founded by Katsumi Yanagisawa, who began manufacturing music stands in Sumida, Tokyo on April 2, 1946...
- B1000 Boom Cymbal Stand (x9)
- C1000 Straight Cymbal Stand (x2)
- T2000 Double Tom Stand (x2)
- TC1000 Tom/Cymbal Stand (x4)
- H1000 Hi-Hat Stand
- S2000 Snare Stand
- P2002C Double Pedal
- CLH1000 Closed Hi-Hat
- D2000 Throne
- PPS37 perc. holder (x4)
Personal life
Rose was married to musician Rayna Foss the former bassist for the band Coal ChamberCoal Chamber
Coal Chamber is an American alternative metal band formed in Los Angeles, California in 1993. Prior to Coal Chamber, Dez Fafara and Meegs Rascón formed the band She's In Pain in 1992. The two decided to create Coal Chamber. They disbanded in 2003 after ten years together, but announced a reunion in...
. They have since divorced. Together they have one child, a daughter named Kayla Moray Rose, born October 5, 1999. Rose was then married to Playboy Playmate Teri Harrison. In January 2008, the two welcomed their first child together, Jack Rose but are now divorced due to Teri's infidelity.
Sevendust
- SevendustSevendust (album)Definitive Edition Bonus Tracks Definitive Edition DVD #Live & Loud#Electronic Press Kit #Behind The Scenes & Live Footage-Personnel:*Lajon Witherspoon - lead vocals...
(1997) - HomeHome (Sevendust album)-Personnel:*Lajon Witherspoon - lead vocals*John Connolly - guitar, backing vocals*Clint Lowery - guitar, backing vocals*Vinnie Hornsby - bass guitar*Morgan Rose - drums, backing vocals*Deborah Anne "Skin" Dyer - additional vocals...
(1999) - AnimosityAnimosity (Sevendust album)Animosity is the third studio album by Sevendust, released on November 13, 2001 through TvT Records. The album appeared on the Billboard 200, remained there for thirteen weeks and peaked at 28 on December 1, 2001. Animosity was certified gold on March 11, 2002 through the Recording Industry...
(2001) - Seasons (2003)
- NextNext (Sevendust album)- Album :- Singles :- Personnel :* Lajon Witherspoon – lead vocals* John Connolly – guitar, backing vocals* Sonny Mayo – guitar* Vinnie Hornsby – bass guitar* Morgan Rose – drums, backing vocals...
(2005) - AlphaAlpha (Sevendust album)Target Exclusive Bonus TrackU.K. Import Bonus Tracks- Album :- Singles :- Personnel :* Lajon Witherspoon – lead vocals* John Connolly – guitar, backing vocals* Vinnie Hornsby – bass guitar* Morgan Rose – drums, backing vocals...
(2007) - Chapter VII: Hope and Sorrow (2008)
- Cold Day MemoryCold Day MemoryCold Day Memory is the eighth studio album by American alternative metal band Sevendust released on April 20, 2010. This album marks the return of guitarist Clint Lowery who previously left Sevendust in 2004 to work with Dark New Day...
(2010)
Other appearances
- Letters by Butch WalkerButch WalkerButch Walker is an American recording artist, songwriter, and record producer. He was the lead guitarist for the metal band SouthGang from the late 80s to early 90s as well as the lead vocalist and guitarist for rock band Marvelous 3 from 1997 until 2001.-Career:Walker grew up in Cartersville,...
- Drums (2004) - Let the Truth Be KnownLet the Truth Be Known-Re-release:-Personnel:Souls of We*London LeGrand – vocals*George Lynch – guitar*Johny Chow – bass*Ya'el – drumsAdditional personnel*Andrew Freeman – additional vocals*Jeff Pilson – additional bass...
by Souls of WeSouls of WeSouls of We is an American hard rock supergroup from Los Angeles, California, formed in 2007. The lineup consists of London LeGrand , George Lynch and Johny Chow...
- Drums (2008) - "A Song for ChiA Song for Chi"A Song for Chi" is an instrumental alternative metal song recorded by several high profiled rock and metal musicians to raise money for poet and Deftones bassist Chi Cheng who was involved in a car accident in Santa Clara, CA, on November 4, 2008 which left Cheng in a coma, later it was revealed...
" (2009) - Counting the HoursCounting the Hours (Digital Summer album)Counting the Hours is the second full length studio album by hard rock five piece Digital Summer. It was released on May 11, 2010, and features the singles "Just Run" and "Playing the Saint."- Track listing :# "Counting the Hours" – 3:53...
by Digital SummerDigital SummerDigital Summer is an American hard rock band from Phoenix, Arizona, formed in 2006.-Formation:Digital Summer is a hard rock band from Phoenix, AZ. They formed in 2006 when brothers Kyle and Ian Winterstein's enlisted long time friends and former band-mates Anthony "Guido" Hernandez and Johnmark...
- Backing vocals in "Playing The Saint", guest drummer on "Anybody Out There" and "Use Me." (2010) - Moment of ImpactMoment of Impact (album)- Personnel :Eye Empire* Donald Carpenter - lead vocals* B.C. Kochmit - guitar, backing vocals* Corey Lowery - bass, backing vocalsAdditional Personnel* Morgan Rose - drums, percussion* Lajon Witherspoon - vocals on "Victim "...
by Eye EmpireEye EmpireEye Empire is an American rock supergroup, formed in 2009, consisting of former Dark New Day members Corey Lowery and B.C. Kochmit as well as Donald Carpenter formerly of Submersed. Garrett Whitlock, formerly of Submersed, and Dixie Duncan were Eye Empire's drummer and guitarist respectively from...
- Drums (2010)
External links
- Pearl Artists Morgan Rose
- Alien Freak Wear - Official Morgan Rose Website
- Morgan Rose - Alien Freak
- IMDB.com
- http://www.drummerworld.com/drummers/Morgan_Rose.html