POISON Drummer RIKKI ROCKETT Interviewed By VintageRock.com

February 21, 2010

VintageRock.com conducted an interview with POISON drummer Rikki Rockett at the Rockett Drum Works (owned by Rockett) at this year's NAMM (National Association Of Music Merchants) show, which was held January 14-17, 2010 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Watch the chat below.

Among the drummers playing Rockett Drum Works kits are former SKID ROW/SAIGON KICK drummer Phil Varone, ex-GUNS N' ROSES drummer Steven Adler from ADLER'S APPETITE, Jamie Follese from the new emo band HOT CHELE RAE on Jive Records, and Madi Taylor from THE RAMIES.

Rockett Drum Works, Inc. is an American drum company owned by Rikki Rockett and staffed by drummers who pride themselves in high-quality, ultra-custom drums.

Rikki and his wife, Melanie Martel, welcomed their first child, Jude Aaron Rockett, on July 14, 2009. He weighed in at seven pounds, four ounces and measured 21 inches long.

POISON last year completed a tour with DEF LEPPARD and CHEAP TRICK.

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