My Favorite Gear… Starting with the best!

Cymbals:
Paiste (assorted models)

Drum Kits:
Gretsch U.S.A. Maple
10×6.5, 12×8, 13×9, 14×10 toms
16×16, 18×16 floor toms
24×14 kick (x2), 20×14 kick

Snare Drums:
Ludwig Black Beauty 6.5×14
Ludwig Supraphonic 6.5×14
Ludwig Supraphonic 1960’s 5×14
Rogers Powertone 1960’s 5.5 x 14
Gretsch 1950’s Roundbadge 5.5 x 14

Heads:
Remo Coated Ambassador, Clear/Coated Emperor

Percussion:
Meinl Timbales 8, 10
Meinl “Slaptop” Cajon
Djembe, Congas, Bongos
Assorted hand percussion

Electronic Drums:
Roland TD-4 (my practice kit!)

Sticks:
Headhunters Hickory 7A, 5A, 5B, Maple C, Bebop Hickory
Headhunters “Spliffs” (dowel sticks)

Brushes:
Regal Tip “Jeff Hamilton Model”

Favorite Bands/Artists:
These are listed in no particular order off the top of my head, I’ll add more from time to time…

Led Zeppelin, Steely Dan, The Police, Van Halen, Black Sabbath, Deep Purple, Tool, The Beatles, Genesis, The Who, Rush, The Mars Volta, King Crimson, Supertramp, Jimi Hendrix, Miles Davis, Frank Zappa, John Coltrane, Allan Holdsworth, John Mclaughlan, Keith Jarrett, Chick Corea, Joni Mitchell, Gonzalo Rubalcaba, Fleetwood Mac, Soundgarden, Herbie Hancock, Weather Report, UZEB, Pink Floyd, Yes, Brad Mehldau, Chris Potter, Chris Tarry’s Project 33, Maria Schneider, Sting, Stevie Wonder, Aretha Franklin, Earth Wind and Fire, Cream, The Beach Boys, Toto, Pantera, Queen, Tower of Power

Favorite Drummers:
John Bonham, Steve Gadd, Vinnie Colaiuta, Tony Williams, Stewart Copeland, Alex Van Halen, Danny Carey, Keith Moon, Neil Peart, Billy Cobham, Phil Collins, Bill Bruford, Jack Dejonnette, Thomas Pridgen, Terry Bozzio, Gary Husband, Elvin Jones, Max Roach, Philly Joe Jones, Art Blakey, Buddy Rich, Mark Kelso, Ted Warren, Paul Brochu, Paul Delong, Simon Phillips, Keith Carlock, Dan Weiss, Ari Hoenig, Larnell Lewis, Matt Cameron, Peter Erskine, Brian Blade, Joey Baron, Dennis Chambers, Trilok Gurtu, Jeff Porcaro, John Robinson, Marvin “Smitty” Smith, Jim Keltner, Hal Blaine, Bernard Purdie, Mick Fleetwood, Dave Weckl, Gene Hoglan, Vinnie Paul