Sons Of Legion
About
„Paiste Formula 602 cymbals have become an essential part of my sound. Their musicality and responsiveness give me the dynamic range and clarity I rely on every night on stage.“
Setup
Cymbals listed from left to right
15" Formula 602 Modern Essentials Hi-Hat
20" Formula 602 Classic Thin Crash
22" Formula 602 Classic Medium Ride
18" Formula 602 Classic Thin Crash
Biography
Reagan Kretz is the drummer with the modern rock and soul band Sons of Legion, a group known for its powerful live performances and rapidly growing global audience across streaming and social media platforms. Before joining Sons of Legion, Reagan served as the drummer for Liverpool Legends, the internationally touring Beatles tribute production curated by Louise Harrison, sister of George Harrison. The production has built a reputation for celebrating the music of The Beatles at a high professional level and has historically performed in major venues around the world including Carnegie Hall and The Cavern Club in Liverpool. As a touring musician, Reagan is known for his powerful, controlled playing style and his ability to blend vintage-inspired tone with modern rock energy. Whether performing in theaters, clubs, or large venues across North America, his focus remains on consistency, musicality, and delivering a dynamic live performance night after night. Offstage, Reagan regularly connects with drummers and fans through gear discussions, rig rundowns, and performance content, sharing insight into the equipment and techniques that shape his sound. His touring setup features Paiste Formula 602 cymbals paired with a vintage Ludwig drum kit and Innovative Percussion drumsticks. Reagan proudly performs on Paiste Formula 602 cymbals both on tour and in the studio.
Setup Cymbals
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Details
Sizes: 20", 22", 24"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Medium
Sound character: Full, rich, fairly bright, solid. Medium range, clean mix. Controlled and even feel. Very nice and sparkling stick sound supported by a breathy layer of wash. Perfectly balanced. A dynamic all around cymbal for many musical styles played at moderate level.
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Details
Sizes: 14", 15"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Medium
Sound character: Rich, warm, lush, deep. Wide range, complex mix. Giving and responsive feel. Broad, warm open sound. Compact, lush chick sound. Extremely versatile hi-hat, perfectly suited for dynamic, articulated playing in a wide range of styles. “They are just chunky enough, but not overpowering. They are a little more chocolaty than the classic 602s”, describes Vinnie Colaiuta.
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Details
Sizes: 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 22"
Volume: Medium
Weight: Light
Sound character: Silvery, breathy, transparent. Fairly wide range, slightly complex and dense mix. Soft shimmering and velvety feel. A light crash cymbal with a definite retro character suited for many styles in that music genre.
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