Poison drummer reveals Rockett Drum Works’ American dream

By Chris Barnes
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Rikki Rockett gives lowdown on the art of drum production

Rikki Rockett is living the all-American dream with Rockett Drum Works.

In an interview with vintagerock.com, the Poison sticksman spoke about his desire for the company to fully produce and assemble kits in the US.

Rockett also talks about his battle to build a wood kit that has enough sparkle to stand out amid the fire, flash and spandex of the typical Poison show.

You can check out the full interview below.

And, as it´s a Monday morning, you can see Poison frontman Bret Michael´s infamous run-in with a stage prop at the 2009 Tony Awards below.

Chris Barnes
Chris Barnes

I'm MusicRadar's eCommerce Editor. In addition to testing the latest music gear, with a particular focus on electronic drums, it's my job to manage the 300+ buyer's guides on MusicRadar and help musicians find the right gear for them at the best prices. I dabble with guitar, but my main instrument is the drums, which I have been playing for 24 years. I've been a part of the music gear industry for 20 years, including 7 years as Editor of the UK's best-selling drum magazine Rhythm, and 5 years as a freelance music writer, during which time I worked with the world's biggest instrument brands including Roland, Boss, Laney and Natal.