TOUR OF THE POISON DRUM KIT 2022

[@cheddafaceboiii8252]

Met you around 2004 or 05 in burlington iowa at steamboat days. I remember being mesmerized as a 7 or 8 year. Very glad to see you're still very humble

[@Killerofdemons666]

glad the original POISON is back!!! sucks i missed u here in NY.. come back ASAP!

[@filsolano5465]

I’m not gonna lie, I really never got into hair-glam Metal, But being a drummer my self I actually have lots of respect for this dude. I like his showmanship and it’s nice to see him with out all that makeup. Rock on RR!!!

[@jamesrozine8102]

Rikki Rocket you rock and so does poison! I graduated in 86, so I’ve rocked to you guys for decades! You guys rule! I’d love to see you guys when you come to KC. Sadly I can’t afford. I’m a disabled veteran on a very tight budget. I’ve been watching all the newest videos from your 2022 stadium tour. You boys have been killing it in my opinion. You guys should be alternating every 3rd night to head line. You guys are just as awesome as any other band on this tour!!! Never stop rokking Rikki and the boys! Rock is not DEAD!!!!

[@cathymorris3748]

Keep doing these Rikki as very interesting to see how it all comes together for the final touring kit! Love it 💚🖤

[@midnitelitecompany]

Rikki is such a good dude. I guess it was 1998 or so. Found Rikki on the net and sent him an email. Asking for advice about a situation with a guitar player we had in a band I was in at the time. He actually responded and told me the story of Matt Smith, Poisons original guitar player. It was so cool to that he replied and got back with me on the email. That he took the time to have the discussion. Really speaks highly of Rikki to take his time to talk to fans and other players. Well we as a band took his advice. We had to replace our other guitar player. Kept playing and was lucky enough to get a deal with RCA. Anyhow I’ll never forget Rikki taking his time to communicate with me way back when, and how solid his advice was. Rikki is the real deal folks.

[@sarojaband4664]

"Something to Believe In" is a masterpiece of a song. Thank you and best of luck on tour!!

[@barrybebenek8691]

I took up drums seriously in 1986 as a 15 yr old because of Rikki, and still playing Poison today at 51 years old. Still look up to this cat. Thanks for posting this vid. For me, it’s super cool snd means SO much what gear Rikki is using. 🇨🇦👍🏼

[@Cjzdrums]

Gotta love the Poison green! You rock Rikki! Can’t wait to see you live for the very first time next Saturday. God bless

[@dredjazz]

Big thanks for leading us around your kit. I recently started playing sawtooth drums after years with gretsch. Decided to go with bigger sizes and deeper drums. Sawtooth has air holes on each tom just as you are describing

[@blassomblassom8627]

I’m hoping Poison makes a DVD for this tour :) 💚💚💚💚

[@michaelw.carter8729]

In 1992 my band Outlaw covered Nothing But A Good Time. The fans loved it! I still love playing it so it’s part of my warm up. Rikki keep on rockin’!

[@crazybutcool5150]

Rikki very cool making these videos inviting us into everything. Thanks. I used the dw5000 pedals for years and my wife surprised me with the dw9000 extended pedals...dude big difference. It's like slicing into butter. So smooth and sweet. Love it!!

[@thatmetalchiick]

I am most excited for you Rikki this summer! I love the drum solos too. cannot wait!!

[@carlmanche2380]

Keep the videos comming. Love the idea of the bottom head port, makes good sense. Great idea!

[@michaeljaltuch5026]

I am loving these! I can't wait to see more.

[@Gatorinnola]

Love the videos. Don't stop posting, much respect for drummers. Been a big fan since LWTCDI

[@werewolfzeus]

Legit the best cell phone audio drum sound I’ve heard. The toms and kick especially sound incredible on this video!

[@briang6040]

I remember seeing Poison in Columbus, Ga in March of 1991, when they had Slaughter opening up for them. I was only 15 years old then. I remember Rikki's drum solo. He sat at the top of the stage with I believe, just a snare, and maybe a kick drum. The rest of the kit came down from the ceiling. I was sitting next to the side of the stage, and had the best view of Rikki. The pyrotechnics were a little too close for comfort at times, lol!!! But it was a very good show. I'll always remember that.

[@AvStevieStevenJamesDrums]

Rikki you have been one of most number 1 hero’s, your timing, groove, showmanship is unparalleled. Namaste 🙏🏻

[@krisorendorff]

Love the POV drumming! 🎅👍

[@rodcraft1015]

Yes, please keep posting these. It is great to learn about your craft and get some great behind the scenes access. Thanks for posting

[@benjaminladomirak1092]

Hey rikki ..it's so awesome that you engage and interact with your fans! Wish more would do the same!

[@sierrag.1069]

Thank you for the amazing show! What an incredible start to this stunning tour! Poison rocked ATL!

[@markwiesmann]

I play in my worship band at church. I have always argued that we don’t need to tape the heck out of the drum heads. If you have to do that you’re masking another issue. I love the bottom heads that you’re using! Your kit sounds amazing! Keep making the videos I love them!

[@joelstroud9434]

Great video! I love the muffling idea for the floor toms! 🥁

[@AlexK-ew1mo]

I never had an opinion on Ricky Rocket, but now I do. Respect. He's more than a guy making sounds in a rock band. He understands how it works. And he taught me something new today. Also humble guy. The kind of guy I could have a conversation with. I may not be a Poison fan. But I think I might be a Ricky Rocket fan. Subscribed.

[@mattryan6886]

Rikki the kit looks and sounds GREAT!!! I’m digging the 16”/18” floor tom setup. The port hole in bottom head is best solution to cut down on decay and reverberations. The 16”/18” floor toms deliver on the bottom end with round tone perfect for live performance. I agree/concur with clear/clear dot heads for focused attack. The Sabian Paragon cymbals great choice, 15” hats definitely can feel to sloshy, it can be very fine line. The kick drum sounding great sitting in mix nicely, guessing those are 24”. The impact patch on snare very cool design. DW kits are top notch. They have made great kits for you past, and the tradition continues. I was surprised you used 5000, kick pedals. I loved my DW 5000 pedal/hihat stand combo. Bought mine used together package deal. Never gave me issues. So many professionals use 9000, glad to see 5000 series getting some love. Sennheiser mics strong choice, AKG mics ,especially the Kick drum mics, have great bass response in my experience . Give em a honest listen,worst that happens you switch back to faithful Sennheiser’s. Do you use and triggers or samples for layering?? Would you consider Roland TM-6pro???? TM-6 could run your reference click as well. Very reliable hardware

[@WalterBlomquist]

What a great band to see live. Always fun

[@dougmckinney3554]

You killed it in Atlanta last night! Thank you to you and everyone in the band. I think you guys stole the show.

[@edwardairborne6954]

The attention to detail that Rikki has is impressive!!

[@smiller236]

Love these Behind the scenes videos

[@trevormcmullin4274]

Cool kit rundown Rikki. Love the DW kit and old school flame design. Love the vlog too. Rock on man

[@petershute3580]

The old clacking the sticks together trick lol 😂,my favourite thing👍

[@hdrumz]

Yes, love the drum videos. More please.

[@flashanddancedj]

Love seeing these videos and hearing the classic music...

[@stickslinger96]

Love Aquarian drum heads. I just switched to Force Ten clears on all my toms and absolutely love them!

[@MatthewJasonSumpter]

That's a great-looking kit. I love the videos. Keep doing these there's a lot of wisdom on how drum kits actually function.

[@planetmischief]

This is great Rikki, keep them coming!

[@JenniJenniBoBenni]

Your Orlando Stadium Tour set killed and the drums were a big part of the fantastic sound ypu guys put together. All band members at the top of their game and it shows!! I have such great memories and recommend seeing Poison LIVE because you sound AMAZING 👏🏻

[@chrisbohner1092]

YES KEEP DOING THE BLOGS!.....Me being a drummer and a 1st generation poison fan....you introduced me to dw....i never knew about dw until about 1987 when i found out you used them....theyre now the rolls royce of drums....thanks Rikki!

[@chrisbohner1092]

I absolutly love the graphics on your new kit....was that your idea....or did you have help?

[@marvinholliday973]

Bro I gotta tell you man when you do these videos I swear it takes me all the way back to when I was 16 years old sitting in my best friends bedroom and he was showing me the new stuff he had bought for his drum kit with his lawnmowing money thank you for bringing those feelings back brother please keep doing these Ricky you’re the best man hello from Detroit

[@nathanwilkerson4382]

Honestly man, the kit sounds great through the iphone. I literally watched your video of you changing drum companies prior to watching this....excited to see the new kit too! Get it!!

[@sighermike]

I love the idea of cutting a hole in the reso-head of the floor toms. I'm going to have to try that on my son's kit that just rings for days.

[@mrmisfit635]

Saw you a few years ago with Poison in Toronto, and that solo you played was outta this world, Mr. Rockett 🌍🚀

[@martinnadeau1344]

Sick kit, and the port holes in the floor toms is genius never seen that before

[@markclift7780]

Fan since around ‘88! What a bloody nice bloke 😀 cheers 🥁

[@randyhill4652]

Yes, keep doing these videos! Thank you for sharing. Have a great time out on the road.

[@jessicahollingsworth7201]

love it Rikki . ❤ awesome drum set

[@adrianlyord5300]

I've been A Fan since the First Poison Album and it looks like you're Still going strong !!!! Cool drums and keeping on Rockin brother!🤘🏾🎼

[@LNZROCKS]

Great video thanks Rikki love your drumming!!!

[@mattfritch6375]

Good to see you on tour. Saw you you guys with Def Leppard a few years back and enjoyed it immensely. Keep rockin Riki!

[@violetmassacre94]

Kit sounded awesome in Houston,TX! Best set of the night! So much fun

[@s_p7231]

Yea, keep doing the videos. Congrats on Poison's excellent tour reviews.

[@ccdevillepoison]

Yes on the vids!!! Can’t wait for the tour!!!!

[@AeroDude73]

Excellent solution on the floor toms for the overtone ring! Love the kit. Hoping to see you guys at Fenway Park in Aug. !

[@nicklane7778]

Looking forward to the Chicago show!

[@oscarconstante273]

Yes, please, keep doing' these live videos about gear and touring and stuff, very enjoyable and interesting.

[@Crankerny58]

You are a Great drummer who deserves way more credit!!

[@jeffmeier7298]

I saw you at red rocks back in the day .. your red drum set and solo was amazing!!!! Love this one too !!!

[@richardhart217]

Been really enjoying your videos Rikki. Just saw your show in Rancho Mirage! You killed it! I remember you back in the day on the strip. It was always great to see you perform live. We both had a deal with Enigma/Capitol. You guys really took off! I really dig your bike ( I had a Moto Guzzi) and all the subject matter you cover. I think it's really great for fans to get a behind the scenes look at how things work for a professional rock drummer. Thank you for all the great content and for staying in the fight! All the best, Rikk Hart

[@Dodgeman325]

Very cool videos Rikki. Keep ‘em coming. Great to see behind the scenes

[@plutopowered1116]

I just got my first 13, 16, 18 kit because I LOVE the thunder of the drums but now I see how it might be too much for recording. Great idea regarding the holes in the bottom heads!

[@raulrodriguez310]

Rikki i love your sound especially on Cry Tough and Love on the rocks. Keep rockin!!!

[@amydoyle7882]

I appreciate your drum videos. Keep them coming!

[@cutitshaveit]

Thank you for taking the time. You rock man.

[@b.p.879]

Dude, I switched all my batter heads to Aquarian Hi-Frequency Single Ply 7mm texture-coated. The responsiveness is amazing, and so far there's been zero durability issues. I highly recommend them for any style.

[@joerico9461]

Yeah brother the more knowledge the better keep em coming

[@canatolakhoemini6728]

Can't say I'm a poison fan but you've always kept it interesting. I had a huge poster of you in my jam room with a line green? I think DW kit in the late 80s. Always have cool gear! Keep vids coming. Please.

[@KristineS73]

Wooo love some CiCi in the back!

[@RealDavidMartin]

Absolutely loving these vids! See you in San Antonio!

[@johannjohann6523]

That is one cool thing about DW, it's the many different choices of wood they utilize in making their drums. Almond Wood drumset, pretty sure DW is the only drum manufacturer to use almond. That's really cool. Another way to reduce floor tom resonance is take on or two of the legs and turn them upside down. Sounds crazy, but it works. And thanks for the tips you passed along.

[@ronjon5386]

Keep these videos comming. Working drummers love this stuff. 👍👍👍

[@mikecronin6265]

Good job Rikki, and the band is sounding great these days man!!

[@johnbmx4christ]

I love rig run downs. I'm always interested in head and mic setups.

[@MetalMayhem1978]

Hey Rikki you guys need to add Valley Of Lost Souls & Tearin down the walls to your live set !! Amazing deep cuts brother!! Been a fan since 88’. Much love from Australia 🇦🇺

[@rubenhagenbuch1973]

Excelente Rikki! Sabes que no puedo comentar en tus publicaciones de Facebook. Porqué será? Gracias

[@LouisEvangelista007]

Really nice set! Great video and explanation! Keep Rockin Rikki!

[@johnnyjohns3863]

I love the holes in the bottom floor Tom head! Definitely gonna try that on mine. 👊😎

[@robertwilliams8454]

This is awesome Rikki! I wish we stuff like this back in the day

[@Encrypted_user_]

You always have the coolest drum kits man!! 👍🙏🏻

[@larid1069]

Sweet!! up and personal kit tour, You're a great dude Ricky, thanks. Remo clear Emperor's) really sweet 'live quality, dual 7mm ply head. u might like em,) great idea w/port on the 18"

[@redinator9896]

Very interesting. Love the mic debate too!

[@5150pearl]

i love it thanks for the video Rikki . would love to see more

[@xavierpulido3926]

Thanks for this! You are a good guy!!! Good luck and have fun this tour.

[@robertscott3399]

Steve McQueen just noticed your jacket hell of an actor and stunt man did alot of his own the great escape all the motorcycle jumps that was him.. and a hell of a race car driver..

[@SMcKee-ic5oh]

I have been a Rockett fan since their LWCDI debut. I studied every chop and often incorporate the double snare flam in alot of my playing (it's a nice addition to the 4/4). One of the realest things that drummers do is at the 5:02 mark. hitting sticks together during a fill. It's refreshing to see that even the pros do it :). I wonder, are there other 'drumming actions' that Rikki does that us weekend warriors do as well? (ex. I hit my pointer finger middle joint on the edge of my floor tom rim 6-8 times a show. It hurts!) Lol. 😁

[@EYEBA-11]

Love the kit RIKKI...The color is my fave and about to grab me a new set in that color..I just cant get passed PEARL MASTERS..Im 53 glam rock drummer since highschool and also learned on two bass drums like you and Tommy nights and nights watching yall on MTV mimicking the moves..I have tried the double bass pedal and it just isn't the same..I envy the guys that can swap over..I GOTTA HAVE 2 BASS DRUMS..LOL..

[@annkeenan4891]

Totally cool and yes Rikki please keep doing these videos cuz it is very very interesting to see

[@pixofu01]

Sweet kit! I love the Neil Paragons. I never thought about using the bass drum holes on the floor tom, I have to try that. Hope to catch you guys on tour this summer! You rock!!!

[@michaelruhe7315]

I love the drum Sound.16 and 18 floor tom Sound so amazing

[@rickrobie4]

You crushed it in Orlando! You and those sounded amazing!

[@brandonbehdrums4101]

You should film as you play live like a drum cam! Love you Rikki!!

[@vwbusman64]

Love the drum videos keep them coming Rikki!

[@GrassRoots-fp4ty]

Cool man!! Love the finish on those DWs to!!

[@Legionkingz]

I really wish I could've seen Poison on the 6/30/2022 show in Nashville, TN.... Makes me sad, maybe someday I'll get another chance to see them live :(

[@crazyday10]

Love the videos! Keep’em coming🤘🏼

[@teetoys76]

Nifty run through!!! Looks like a fun sounding kit !!! 🤘

[@FrankHaris]

Live this kit bro! Keep up the awesome job!!

[@terrilynn27allen88]

Great video. Thank you so much. Awesome solo in Hershey Tuesday.