Rikki Rockets new drums

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Now I’m not one to post gossip. But, I am a gear head and always interested in what the pros use and their reasons.

More I listen to Rikki, the more I like the guy. He doesn’t drop 12 F bombs in a sentence, he can form a coherent thought into words, he’s not a spazz.
His YT channel is interesting, little bit drums, motorcycle, off roading, some ghost hunting, and urban exploration.

He joined Yamaha. And in this clip, not once did he bash DW, not once did he say his new oak kit is the best he ever heard, typical things players do when they make a move. He actually pointed out a few things that could be done different and with a respectful tone. He mentions consistency, and just wanting something different. Things anybody would be looking for. He using a 6 piece off the shelf kit, 2 racks, 2 floors, Yamaha hardware. Him talking about the double bass pedal sounds like one guys and gals should check out.

And he closed out talking a little about his Rogers collection. I commented to him to do a video on them.
Check out his channel, it’s pretty good
 

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Rikki is one of my favorites. I was kind of shocked when he announced he was leaving DW, but he seems to be happy with Yamaha. I can't wait to hear some audio from live shows to hear how it sounds in the mix.
 

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I was chatting with him at a NAMM show once many years ago, he genuinely seemed interested and chatted with me for a while. I've seen his Youtube channel, pretty good info.
 

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Cool video, Have the exact same kit(different color) including the snare, its awesome and not that heavy.
Man do they stay in tune.
 

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Does he still have his own drum company? If so this isn’t very good publicity for his company
No, he shut it a while back when he was dealing with cancer.

Don’t know him but had a very pleasant conversation online with him recently about hearing protection.
 

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I’m sure they sound great but I always liked his customized flair on the DW’s
 

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I don’t spend any time listening to “Talk Dirty to Me,” but am compelled to note it’s Rikki Rockett with two Ts at the end.

He’s a 61-year-old man, Mr. Rockett! #UnskinnyBob
 

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He is on the Rogers Drums page on fb, he's got a nice 5 piece '69 Rogers set in Blue Onyx. From all the interactions with others there that I've seen, he seems like a good guy and he very much appreciates the history of the company. That is nice to see.
 
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