Steve Smith's Legendary Journey Drum Set // Donn's Drum Vault

Today we're looking at an iconic drum set from one of the greatest drummers on the planet: Steve Smith. Steve used this kit in a variety of configurations and with several different musical projects, but most notably a long recording streak of some of Journey's greatest hits.
Check it out in person while you can at West Coast Drum Shop!
#stevesmith #journey #sonordrums

[@rickeaton3085]

Thanks for sharing! I'm 54. Those albums were such a big part of my youth. Steve is one of my top 5... Take good care of that kit! It's pretty special!

[@DonnsDrumVaultOfficial]

¡Qué lindo mensaje! Me alegra mucho que disfrutes nuestros videos y aprecio profundamente tu respuesta.

[@ronjon5386]

Steve is one of a kind. He knows when something isn’t broken you don’t fix it. He really is one of a kind

[@bgnoggin]

I saw this kit in 81ish with Billy Squire at the Ventura fair grounds CA. Pretty cool to see it here. I saw it and I heard it!!

[@williamweiss6128]

Love those old Sonor kits.

[@BobbyCarburetor]

he’s currently using a similar kit from that era with a 20” bass drum and 9” depth rack toms on his latest Vital Information album and tour, I believe.

[@drumdiscussion7776]

The live album from this period reproduces this energy!❤

[@Drumming-Life]

WOW!! Simply amazing.

[@telsonalves8060]

Que fantastico essa pagina da Historia da musica que você contou a todos nós. Obrigado pelo vídeo. Saúde e Luz para você.

[@DonnsDrumVaultOfficial]

¡Qué lindo mensaje! Me alegra mucho que disfrutes nuestros videos y aprecio profundamente tu respuesta.

[@ChristopherSmithNYC]

Legendary set. Wish I had the cash. Steve Smith signed a drum head for me at Birdland. Then I got drunk and left it on the subway. It was a Black Dot, just like the reso on that 12.

[@toddmorrissey8372]

Nice work.

[@terrydonegan1622]

Weren't the Signatures used on escape and frontiers?

[@riftif5294]

The set they show him playing when talking about the last tour he took it on is not the same kit. Completely different!

[@JackNiles]

👍

[@Twotontessie]

Interesting that the finish is a bit different shade on that 12 inch Tom … with a black dot on the bottom 😂

[@James.ceta14]

Same finish

[@Twotontessie]

I can’t think of another drummer who made it big in rock who had such a great time feel and exquisite touch. Awesome set!!
What model is it? Not a Sonor expert. Phonic or something like that?

[@scottfreberg3517]

Phonic

[@earldrum]

Do you get all of the drums? 8, 10, 20?

[@DonnsDrumVaultOfficial]

Yep. I'll have the whole collection up on my website where you can check it out early next week.