POISON TOUR VLOG - TALK DRUMS TO ME!

The time has come to go over what my set up on the Poison 2022 Stadium Tour is like. I'll show you what I use and why. If you aren't a drummer, stick around and watch anyway, you might just learn somethin'!
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00:00 Introduction
00:17 In Ears
00:36 Drums
05:14 Sticks
06:30 Slug Percussion
06:44 Drum Heads
07:22 Final Thoughts
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[@ThePoisonDrummer]

Chapter markers: 00:00 Introduction 00:17 In Ears 00:36 Drums 05:14 Sticks 06:30 Slug Percussion 06:44 Drum Heads 07:22 Final Thoughts

[@donoliphant5033]

Hey Ricky were do I get me a set of those sticks like the color of urs how do I get them

[@josemanuelfuentedelcampoma1506]

You missed your cowbell! Is it a LP Ridge Rider? Greetings from Mexico!

[@fmminformation]

You & Tommy should have a drum off during the show. I think u are the top drummer in the game right now. All of Poison ☠️ is in top form & fighting shape. Please come out with a new album with original songs. It would be huge!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@anthonyn1312]

Why did you switch from Vater to Ahead drumstick?

[@ThePoisonDrummer]

@@anthonyn1312 A few reasons.Mainly, they feel great in my hands. They are 100% consistent. They save my hands and wrist.

[@bradholbrooks]

Stix, Trix, & Lipstick Fix! I'd love to hear how you developed your look, especially your moves behind the kit -- glam tips please!

[@rohde5671]

You guys rocked Stir Cove that night!

[@bluesurfgirlsc4317]

Bf is definitely interested in those sticks. He thoroughly enjoyed this video and subscribed🤘

[@mikewestfall827]

I know nothing about drums but I found this very interesting. Could you film your warm up or maybe show soundcheck footage?

[@stickspinner]

Hey Ricky! Thank you so much for honoring my request, I'll bill I'm a blind drummer you did not say what your finish was like! See you next time you're in Denver thank you

[@Assimilator702]

The kit is green with silver sparkle flame outlines with a black border shooting up each drum. I’m not sure if you’ve ever had your vision but picture the way a flame would be airbrushed on a custom car paint job. The flames on Rikkis drums are just the ends of the flame and not the flame body. So you could say it’s green with curvy silver sparkle lines moving vertically up each drum.

[@stickspinner]

@@Assimilator702 hey thanks a bunch Joe! Yes I am a hot writer actually and an artist so I do know what flames look like thanks for the comment, peace!

[@toddmonroe7318]

Man Bill you inspire me as a fellow drummer not letting nothing hold you back keep kicking ass my brother!!!!

[@stickspinner]

Hey Tom! Thanks for the positive input yeah maybe you could come to my next show with me and help me set up my rig? Ha ha always looking for that Trump attack you know! Rock on everybody

[@chrisbohner1092]

Your very courageous and an inspiration to all us drummers!...keep rockin and keep rockin to poison!

[@connormccaskill]

Killer set!

[@larryking4819]

I really live the video Rikki that was so cool thanks for taking the time to bring us along,thanks .

[@jamesdrums8443]

You guys were my favourite part of the Detroit show! A concert I’ll never forget!!!🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@johnellison2785]

Keep on Rock'n Bro ! All organic all the time ! I'll see ya when I see ya !

[@trevorterrell1547]

Good Video Rikki Rockett I enjoyed your Stadium Tour in Kansas City Missouri you guy's rocked

[@barrybebenek8691]

Rikki is one of the reasons I picked up playing drums at 15 in 1986. Today at 52 I’m still playing all the time. This video is killer for me to know what he’s using. 🤘🏼🇨🇦

[@shakenbake2577]

Love the new sticks!! I've always used wood also....I'll have to look them up!!

[@bjrnsjohnsen1278]

I appreciate Poison being 100% live, that was the biggest thing to take home from that video for me.

[@LancesLens]

Cool how you have your overheads on DW stands! Thanks for the kit tour Rikki!!

[@DrummingNewsNetwork]

Yes, make your sticks available. Thank you for posting this Rikki!

[@markduran8476]

Thanks for sharing, side note: I recorded at your studio back in 1992 and the engineer ( sorry, do not recall his name ) brought in your first flame kit and had me record on that! It's great to see you enjoying the tour on your bike as well as the shows. See you when you roll into the UK next year!

[@onedrmr]

Those mics are great !!! Glad you're well !! Thanks !!

[@sunlakesports1856]

As an old Roadie, I love this series brother! My best Poison memory was from 2001 when you guys were out with Warrant, Quiet Riot, and Enuff Z Nuff. During sound check in Tampa at the Sundome all 3 drummers were line checking at the same time and you walked in. You jumped up on the kit and all 4 of you jammed for about 30 minutes, just drums! It was the most amazing thing I've seen/heard! At one point you came down to the front with a cowbell just so you could watch and listen, but still be in the pocket. I still tell that story on the road sometimes and some people don't believe it. I wish there was video! Hopefully I'll catch you guys down the road. Stay safe out there!

[@patrickr.452]

You forgot to mention your DW 900 hat tree...lol! Very cool gear, thank for the run down and have fun on the road!

[@Living_EDventures]

Awesome drum set. You guys are killing it on tour.

[@kyledrums702]

Would love to have those signature drum sticks available. 🤘🏼🥁🤘🏼

[@thedoobiewizard]

Same! Would love to get my hands on some of those for sure.

[@lifeintornadoalley]

Digging the kit, sticks, and vp hat. Been awhile since I've been hanging on a stage that big. Oh memories

[@karenrascoe5971]

Be safe and have a great time. Keep on rocking😘

[@barrybabbot7481]

real drums!

[@StevesRealWorld]

Metal sticks? What do you throw out in the audience after the show then? We caught a few CC's picks before but not your drums sticks before.

[@ThePoisonDrummer]

I have a bunch of wood ones left. They are now collectors items. Lol so off they go first!

[@willymccabe6602]

Thanks for the rig rundown, Rikki! Much appreciated! Beautiful set up!!!

[@kenkudsin4489]

Loved this! And I’m checking out Ahead sticks now per your recommendation!

[@AutismRocksOfficial]

Love the custom designs on your kit 🤘🤘

[@yourdrummer2034]

First off, you were the first drummer I've seen live, (as well as Blaise Elias, for Slaughter) for the tour Poison did with Slaughter opening up back in the late 80's early 90's. I was blown away by the show and was thoroughly impressed and you helped push me into drumming. You're solo (and Blaise's) really set something off for me and I'm still playing today. Thanks for the inspiration!🤘

[@jasonb8797]

Your kit sounds great! You guys rocked St. Louis - heat and all!🤘

[@Easystreet208]

Poison is showing everyone the difference between an Opportunity and a Chore. Killing it every night because its an opportunity to them. Thanks for breakdown. Very Knowledgeable in your rig and I love that. Rock On!

[@annettetaber8598]

Wow! Didn’t realize there was so much detail behind a kit. For a non drummer this was pretty interesting, especially the technology behind the sticks! Very cool.

[@Assimilator702]

Yeah drums are acoustic instruments so we need a lot of mics to capture the entire kit.

[@monsterkxf]

Awesome! Sick paint job! 🤘🤘

[@KJ-nl4ei]

Hey Rikki, the way you spin your sticks looks great from the audience how about a demonstration of your technique sometime.

[@terrilynn27allen88]

Great idea.

[@chrisbohner1092]

Glad you asked Rikki for the demonstration of his spining techniques....thats a cool ask of him....peace....!

[@rattlesnake3113]

I've seen you live 3 times and loved each show stretching since the late 80's. Love your kit.

[@cjbeeg]

Those sticks look and sound like they are amazing! Awesome breakdown of your kit and how it is set up. Thank you!

[@roberttaylor1275]

I seen your recent solo in st.louis at Busch stadium..man I gotta tell ya..YIUR HARDCORE BROTHER!!!! your band being directly in the sun!!!! And no excuses YOU SOLOED!!!!!! most drummers would complain!!!! 🎵🥁💜🌹...I'm also five weeks out of treatment from squamous cell carcinoma!!!! I'm glad you beat it brother thanks for the years of inspiration

[@gunnarjordan6980]

Yes!! Pls make your sticks available!! I want them!!

[@fmminformation]

Poison is killing it. Many say they are stealing the show & actually should be the headliners. EDIT: Thanks 4 the like Rikki! Also, is Poison ☠️ going to record a new album of original songs? You guys are on fire & a new Poison drop is exactly what the world needs in 2022! 🙏🏻

[@rohde5671]

Saw them at the show Rikki filmed this video at…. Council Bluffs/Omaha. They were headlining as he said and I’m glad I got to see them as headliners instead of the warmup act on the stadium tour. They sound just like the album live and don’t feel like they are mailing it in. They absolutely should be at least co-headlining the stadium tour. Glad he confirmed everything you hear is live because it sounded so good I would have assumed it wasnt! 👍🏻

[@iantaylor139]

Man,,, I just saw the whole show last night in San Diego. I’ve seen all three bands multiple times, a poison last night stole the freaking show. The crowd was so into poison even outside Petco people were talking about that poison was the best

[@gavinfreedman4342]

Rikki, hope you get to the UK - REALLY want to see Poison - been a fan since 1993 and play the drums. Bought Swallow This Live in 1994 and have lost count the amount of times I've played your drum solo over and over again from that album! Love the set up - especially keeping it natural and acoustic.

[@lisashrum]

Hi Rikki. Love your kit! You know you're my favorite drummer. I really liked this. Have lots of fun on the next leg of the tour. 😁

[@starspangled2206]

Rockett ! Super cool. Thanks for showing us ! Always have loved ur gear ! Big fan ! … and YES PLEASE MAKE THOSE STICKS AVAILABLE !! Rick it !! Rockett !!

[@KevinZ2269]

Hey Ricky Nice set ! I appreciate the upload. Glad to see you again behind the drums !! Looking forward to more videos sir thank you 👍

[@ronzeller1647]

Awesome Rikki! Thanks for sharing! Can you give a little live cam footage sometime? like even 30 seconds? It would be cool to see! 👍🤘✌️🥁💯

[@electricianron_New_Jersey]

Rikki, outstanding video. I've been a fan since the first album and I used to play drums so I really liked this rare insight to the drum kit you use and all it's parts. It's cool that you left the wood sticks back in the last decade too. I'm an electrician and I couldn't imagine not using new tools to get the work done. Very interesting.

[@andrewpaul6034]

Another killer drum kit, dude. Back in 88 I had a 5pc Premier kit, in white. I used my wax crayons and drew the faces on my toms, that you had on your white Pearl kit in the Talk Dirty video. I'm always inspired by your custom setups. Long time fan, love this new channel, and Legend Tripping. Peace!

[@danlc95]

I was 11/12 years old in the summer of 1988. I had been playing drums for two years and you were my ABSOLUTE HERO!!!! Thank you so much for the great drumming to play along to through the years, Rikki. It's a real treat to be able to interact with ya here and on fb. Enjoy the rest of the tour! Be safe!

[@marklevien7836]

great review - never lose the “tip” bro

[@robertcenin5679]

All ways loved your work!!! As a fellow drummer. Love to try those sticks! Good luck and be safe on toir!

[@timglass1923]

Hey rikki. Big huge poison fan. Been a huge fan since 88. Rikki u rule and i always support all u guys do. Dying for a new poison album. Cant see the tour this year times been hard on me. But i been seeing poison for years and u guys are the best of the best. Keep rocking you guys and yalls music have saved me in alot of bad times and i thank u and the guys for that . thank u guys for the music . rock n roll . tim

[@davidbackhaus3296]

CB show! Stir Cove! was a great show man!

[@dcallesa]

thank you for sharing, my favorite drummer since the 80's

[@pacochuquiure5459]

Ricky, your drum sound was so different and distinctive among your hard rock peers back in the 80's. Great sound!

[@pointblankokc]

Yeah dude make those sticks available and I’ll start using them. Jealous of the kit, looks great !

[@jordanfontes7269]

Love the bright green. Do you like playing the smaller kit, compared to the double kick, and all the Spanish acoustic drums

[@ThePoisonDrummer]

I don’t need two kicks. With double pedals, it’s not necessary. But… I wish I had two!!!

[@ShawnPark]

Rikki: excellent drum tour. Thanks for also talking about the microphones. Yes, please make your signature sticks available. I would love to buy some! 😎

[@Good-Enuff-Garage]

luv a drummer who luvs his craft, thank you for sharing

[@alexhiltondrums]

So cool that you are with Ahead drumsticks! I Love playing the sticks and what great family to be a part of! It would be awesome to jam sometime!

[@mklassen2]

Thanks for sharing Rikki love your set up Why Aquarium and not Remo drum heads ?

[@wadkins4152]

Hey Mr. Rockett. I would love to have a set of those sticks. BTW. You are in my opinion the best and I mean the best drummer hands down. Poison has been my favorite band since the 80's and you have always been my favorite drummer. It was awesome to see you in Cincy!

[@stephenbonshire5678]

See u August 16th at Lucas Oil in Indy, 3rd Row cheering yuns on. Been a fan since Lwtcdi LP and this iwill be my 1st time seeing Poison... Cant Wait!!!!🤘😎🤘

[@leeevans2929]

I love behind the scenes videos and how everything works

[@darrme1]

Awesome kit. Love it! You guys rocked in Denver!!!! Love that color combo for sticks. I would totally use those! Keep rocking!

[@randallbryant9456]

I've always liked "Rikki"..I remember meeting him at "Guitar Center" (Upstairs/Drum dept). He was Very Cool..My friend "J.R."(Johnny Rampage) worked there.🤟🥁🤟

[@saltykrug]

Rikki, I have gone back to standard 14" depth on kick drums. I had not realized how badly longer bass drums lost the bottom end of the kick. I had twin 16 x 24 kick drums with a kit back in 89 and I liked that depth. My current 2 kits are very different. My DW kit is a jazz kit with a 20" kick in 18" depth. My Ludwig kit is a 26"x14". I know the larger diameter is a lot bigger but that shorter depth really packs the boom. The long 20" may be a 20" depth, have to measure it. I have fought that kick to get what bottom end a 20" should have. Lovely kit and I really dig the way you describe and unpack everything for us man. You have come a super long way as a musician and a drummer. Glad you took care of yourself and you're still around. Enjoying your playing now more than ever man. I too liked my 5000 pedals I used to have over my 9000 double bass pedal. I think they were quicker or smoother, can't put my finger on it.

[@juliang7698]

Hell yes I want the silver and green sticks!!!! Love that combo!!!!

[@briandonahue3663]

Cool stuff! Poison sounds Grest on there summer tour! Very impressed by All the band!!

[@kathysayher94]

Thanks for sharing all the information on your drum set 😀

[@jeannettewilliams6097]

Was at the Nashville show! Missed you guys so much! I was even a little late because of traffic and missed y’all coming out to say you wouldn’t be able to play! There will be other times though! 💚

[@normclemis1221]

Kit looks great!

[@matthewpaluch777]

😎👍 Thankx Rikki!!! Hope everyone's being safe & having ablast on the tour!

[@ronfreilich7124]

Hey Rikki, I know no one will answer but I'll ask anyway: Why are the Poison headline shows Only 8 songs+2 solos?? I know it's strict on the stadium tour but barely 60 minutes headlining? Where's "I Want Action" "Something To Believe In" "Cry Tough" "I Won't Forget You"?? I won't even dare suggest deeper cuts but the ones I mentioned are all standards in your headline shows. What's the story here??

[@dallasmccormick5934]

Hey Rickey you should definitely get those sticks released I'd love to try them out, poison is doing wicked on tour right now saw you guys in Toronto was a wicked show, thank you for inspiring me to play more rock on man 🤘🤘🤘

[@DanielJesseLife]

I love your content man! Keep it commin!

[@BillMulholland1]

Thanks Rikki! 🤘👍

[@austinjohnson180]

Rikki I would definitely love to get my hands on those sticks if you are able to make them available! Also have you considered doing drum cam during shows?

[@drummerguy101]

Hey Rikki! Just wanted to let you know you’re a main reason why I picked up a pair of sticks 16 years ago. The way you entertain the audience and the fills you put in certain songs inspired me. The drum intro to “Life Loves A Tragedy” is badass. Anyways, hope to meet ya one day. Rock on! 🤘🏻

[@JeremyWhiteShow]

Awesome!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@bigenginesattack2995]

Saw Orlando and Jacksonville show. Was awesome. Keep rockin.

[@melvis41]

Rikki, I dig the sticks, man!! Make those available, will ya'? See you in Dallas on Monday, bro!! STOKED!!!

[@paulfromthefalls2000]

Thanks Rikki, I have been waiting for a gear break down since 1987 - Poison was the first concert I ever saw! You guys are better than ever, keep rockin' !

[@SteveRicardo777]

Rikki.... i wanna interview you in Vancouver!!!!!!

[@rebeccavanness422]

Thank you for all you do. I loved the license plate by your drums that night. I had my plate 4 Poison in the crowd, would have loved to give it to you! Had it since 99, you are an amazing drummer!

[@patton303]

As a motorcyclist I really appreciate all the stuff about your new Triumph. And as a drummer I really appreciate the stuff about the gear. You’re making such great enjoyable videos, brother!

[@kevinferguson3990]

Damn rikki we love poison.. forever 35 years

[@ryant3600]

Man, this is great.. I wish CC would do stuff like this and talk his gear and the tour etc..

[@silversmith560]

You all sounded fantastic the other night 😎 Thanks for showing us the kit here, and all of you take care of each other, and have nothing but fun! It was great seeing you at the Cove!

[@webbm320]

Your snare sounds awesome on the tour! I pointed it out specifically to my friend in Denver.

[@ronarmitagejr8758]

Keep Rocking Brother. Thanks for the killer videos.

[@VeryProudDad212]

I saw you in Denver last week. As a cancer survivor myself it was very emotional for me to hear Brett describe you as beating cancer to be there and place for us. Thank-you for being an inspiration. I wanted to comment on your Facebook but I’m not allowed.

[@toddjacobs540]

Hey Rikki, Great looking kit. Love these drum nerd videos. Keep them coming. Yes on making your signature Ahead Sticks available. Love the color and size will grab some for sure.

[@mattswanson79]

RIKKI!!! Thanks for the tour of your tour rig! Please DO have Ahead start producing your signature sticks! It would be super cool if they used your current color scheme. Final note - I know you hear this all the time, but THANK YOU for getting me into drumming! At 10 years old in 1989, I saw you on MTV and I knew right then I wanted to be a badass drummer just LIKE YOU!!! Thanks for sharing the gift of groove. Still one of the greatest rock drummers of ALL TIME!

[@thatmetalchiick]

love the videos Rikki!! very cool!

[@desmondanderson4791]

Amazing kit love the graphics

[@donoliphant5033]

Ricky I've got a 7 piece set my dad bought in 1987 still look like new fiberglass shells

[@ElliotComposer]

Awesome! Always enjoy your awesome kits; the sound and artwork on theme!!! Your Open Up and Flesh & Blood kits are my all time favorites! Their live sound are the best!!! Thanks for keeping Rock alive!!!

[@robbc5007]

Begging ahead to make those sticks for retail. Love the color. Been a huge fan since the beginning. Saw the stadium tour in Pittsburgh that you guys rocked. I have a pair of your bottle rocket sticks from vater

[@aarondoering4613]

That is really interesting about the MD 445. Understanding it's a vocal mic and not knowing the specs I would wonder if it could take that kind of SPL. I think I might just try that one myself. Thanks!

[@kellyremple8982]

Thx Rikki. I am a fan who zones in more on the drummer than a guitarist at a live show. I sure miss your beats on Unskinny Bop. Just great swing in that song. Any chance of adding it back to the setlist? Such a cool groove and beat.