With roots dating back to 1849, Rogers emerged as one of the leading American drum makers in the 1950s and '60s. One of Rogers' most noteworthy product lines was the Dyna-sonic snare, introduced as a centerpiece snare drum in the early '60s. Dyna-sonics were designed to be as precise and responsive as possible with a number of innovations including a unique cradle for the snares.

Years of Production: 1961 - mid-'80s

Notable Rodgers Players: Dave Clark, Buddy Rich, Nick Mason, Chris Frantz