Known for using a mix of fast crashes and dry, articulate rides.
Why? Because Royster didn’t play like a child prodigy. He played like a seasoned fusion monster. He displayed:
: He uses Evans drumheads , LP percussion , and Shure microphones . Drumming Style & Impact tony royster jr drums
His secret? ✅ Lightning-fast hands. ✅ Open-handed technique. ✅ A groove deeper than the ocean.
The crowd didn’t politely applaud. They erupted. The Apollo audience—famously hard to please—was on its feet before he hit the final crash. Known for using a mix of fast crashes
Tony Royster Jr. isn’t a nostalgia act. He is a living, breathing reminder that true talent doesn’t fade—it deepens.
A 12-year-old boy in a backwards baseball cap sits behind a massive Yamaha Maple Custom kit. He launches into a solo that is not just "good for a kid"—it is technically ferocious. Ghost notes, double bass rolls, and pocket grooves that would make session veterans sweat. He played like a seasoned fusion monster
Showcased a "matched grip" and "linear drumming" style that defied his age. Technical Mastery: The "Royster" Sound