We are Rogers USA and we're passionate about it.
Our Mission
Rogers USA is the vehicle for the rebirth of one of the greatest names in the history of drums. Over several decades, Rogers has remained one of the top vintage brands, building a large following of devoted fans, and distinctly influencing many drum builders of today. With respect to this original legacy, Rogers USA has crafted a new approach to reclaim the brand’s Golden Era of inventive design during the 1950’s and 60’s.
Through the collective vision of veteran players, builders and vintage experts, Rogers USA has set out to give today’s drummers the opportunity to experience the sound, innovations and the visual beauty that the original brand was famous for. Our shared goal is to be as innovative as the products we make, and to expand the brand’s pioneering vision forward using 21st Century manufacturing for consistency and quality. Our mission is to satisfy Roger’s hardcore vintage enthusiasts and introduce today’s generation of drummers to the true Rogers experience.
Rogers History Timeline
1849
Joseph H. Rogers establishes USA’s first calfskin head company in Brewster’s Station, New York, followed later by a second tannery in Farmingdale, New Jersey, operated by son Joseph H. Rogers Junior.
1930
In addition to drum and banjo head production, grandson Cleveland S. Rogers begins to manufacturer the first “Rogers” drums at the Farmingdale tannery.
1955
Cleveland S. Rogers sells the Rogers company to distributor Henry Grossman. Subsequently, Grossman moves Joseph Rogers Inc. from Farmingdale to Covington, Ohio.
1956
With the combined skills of Henry
Grossman, inventor Joe Thompson, and marketing manager Ben Strauss, the Rogers Company rises to become a leading innovator in drum & percussion manufacturing at the Covington plant.
1966-2006
After an inspired decade at the company’s Covington facility (considered the “Golden Era” of the Rogers brand), the company’s assets are subsequently sold to a series of musical instrument corporations including CBS (1966), Brook Mays (1999), and Yamaha (2006).
2017
Rogers returns...
The Golden Era of Rogers
Although Rogers has had a long and diverse history in percussion manufacturing, the “Covington Era” (1956 – 1965) was undoubtedly the golden age of Rogers drums.
With the combined strengths of Henry Grossman’s vision, Joe Thompson’s pioneering inventions for the drummer and Ben Strauss’ artist & relations marketing expertise, the Rogers brand raised the bar for drum innovation, becoming a top level professional drum & hardware brand.
