VIDEO: Tico Torres' drum tech walks you through the Bon Jovi man's kit

By Chris Barnes
published

Join us for a close look at Tico Torres' black-on-black Pearl kit

Early this Summer Rhythm ventured to Bristol to met up with drum tech Joe 'JD' Dorosz, the man responsible for keeping Tico Torres' kit in tip-top condition for his nightly onslaught with Bon Jovi. Watch the video below to see what Tico keeps in his bag of tricks, from his cool custom finish and specially coated Paiste cymbals, to the Oxygen mask Tico uses between songs during a long set.

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.