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'''Bands / Acts:''' Journey, Vital Information<br> | '''Bands / Acts:''' Journey, Vital Information<br> | ||
| − | '''Zildjian artist since:''' | + | '''Zildjian artist since:''' 1980 <br> |
'''Styles:''' Rock, Pop, Jazz, Big Band<br><br> | '''Styles:''' Rock, Pop, Jazz, Big Band<br><br> | ||
== Cymbal Setups == | == Cymbal Setups == | ||
Latest revision as of 09:38, 11 February 2026
Contents
- 1 Cymbal Setups
- 1.1 1980 (left to right) - Zildjian Cymbal Set-Ups of Famous Drummers
- 1.2 1981 - Modern Drummer feature (June '81)
- 1.3 1984 - "Ask A Pro" (Modern Drummer, Dec. '84)
- 1.4 1986 (left to right) - Zildjian ad (Modern Drummer, Apr. '86)
- 1.5 1992 (left to right) - Modern Drummer feature (Feb. '93)
- 1.6 1993 (left to right) - Zildjian 370th Anniversary catalog
- 1.7 1997 Journey Reunion (left to right) - Modern Drummer feature (Apr. '97)
- 1.8 1998 Vital Information "Where We Come From" Album - "Ask A Pro" (Modern Drummer, Sept. '99)
- 1.9 2002 Steve Smith & Buddy's Buddies - "Very Live at Ronnie Scott's, Vol. 2" Album - "Ask A Pro" (Modern Drummer, Mar. '05)
- 2 Pictures
- 3 Recommended Media
- 4 Links / Back
Bands / Acts: Journey, Vital Information
Zildjian artist since: 1980
Styles: Rock, Pop, Jazz, Big Band
Cymbal Setups
1980 (left to right) - Zildjian Cymbal Set-Ups of Famous Drummers
- A Zildjian 14" Rock Hi-Hat
- A Zildjian 18" Rock Crash
- A Zildjian 12" Splash
under a: - A Zildjian 10" Splash
- A Zildjian 22" Medium Crash
- A Zildjian 20" Medium Thin Crash
- A Zildjian 19" Rock Crash
- A Zildjian 24" Ping Ride
- A Zildjian 17" Rock Crash
- A Zildjian 18" Swish
on top of: - A Zildjian 22" Swish
- A Zildjian 22" Crash Ride
1981 - Modern Drummer feature (June '81)
- Per the feature: "24" heavy ride (most likely the A Zildjian 24" Ping Ride, as he has discussed this was used on the ESC4PE album), 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", and 22" crashes; 18" & 22" swishes, 14" hi-hats, and 11" splash"
1984 - "Ask A Pro" (Modern Drummer, Dec. '84)
JOURNEY:
- heavy hi-hats (Rock Hi-Hat?)
- 19" & 17" crashes
- A Zildjian 20" China Low
- K Zildjian 22" Heavy Ride
- A Zildjian 10" Splash
VITAL INFORMATION:
It's ambiguous if Smith used other Journey cymbals with Vital Information.
1986 (left to right) - Zildjian ad (Modern Drummer, Apr. '86)
- Z Zildjian 13" Dyno Beat Hi Hat
- K Zildjian 20" Flat Top Ride
- Z Zildjian 18" Light Power Crash
- A Zildjian 12" Splash
- K Zildjian 22" Ride
- K Zildjian 16" Dark Crash
- Z Zildjian 20" Power Smash
1992 (left to right) - Modern Drummer feature (Feb. '93)
- K Zildjian 13" K/Z Hi-Hat
- A Zildjian 12" EFX Piggyback with a A Zildjian 8" Splash on top
- K Zildjian 8" Splash
- A Custom 16" Crash
- K Zildjian 10" Splash
- K Zildjian 20" Pre-Aged Dry Light Ride or K Zildjian 22" Pre-Aged Dry Light Ride or A Custom 20" Ride or A Zildjian 22" Ping Ride
- A Custom 17" Crash
- K Zildjian 20" Flat Top Ride with 4 rivets
- K Zildjian 14" Mini China
1993 (left to right) - Zildjian 370th Anniversary catalog
- K Zildjian 13" K/Z Hi-Hat
- K Zildjian 8" Splash with a A Zildjian 8" Splash on top
- A Zildjian 12" EFX Piggyback
- A Custom 16" Crash
- K Zildjian 10" Splash
- K Zildjian 20" Pre-Aged Dry Light Ride
- A Custom 17" Crash
- A Zildjian 12" Special Recording Hi-Hat
- K Zildjian 18" Flat Top Ride with 4 rivets
- K Zildjian 14" Mini China
1997 Journey Reunion (left to right) - Modern Drummer feature (Apr. '97)
- K Zildjian 13" K/Z Hi-Hat or A Zildjian 12" Special Recording Hi-Hat
- A Zildjian 6" Splash
- A Custom 18" Crash or K Custom 18" Dark Crash
- A Zildjian 8" Splash
- A Zildjian 20" Medium Ride Brilliant or K Zildjian 20" K Custom or K Zildjian 22" K Custom
- A Custom 18" Crash or K Custom 18" Dark Crash
- Zildjian FX 12"/14" Remote Trash Hats
- K Zildjian 20" Flat Top Ride with rivets
- K Zildjian 19" China (lists as "20" K China") mounted upside down
1998 Vital Information "Where We Come From" Album - "Ask A Pro" (Modern Drummer, Sept. '99)
- K Custom 14" Dark Hi-Hat
- Zildjian K Custom 22" Medium Ride or K Zildjian 22" Ride (Canadian made) or 20" Flat Top Ride with 4 rivets (series unmentioned)
- K Custom 18" Dark Crash
- A Custom 18" Crash
- A Custom 8" Splash
- Zildjian FX 12" China Trash
with a: - A Zildjian 8" Splash on top of it
- Zildjian FX 12"/14" Remote Trash Hats
- K Zildjian 19" China
- A Zildjian 22" Swish Knocker
2002 Steve Smith & Buddy's Buddies - "Very Live at Ronnie Scott's, Vol. 2" Album - "Ask A Pro" (Modern Drummer, Mar. '05)
- K Custom 14" Dark Hi-Hat top over a Mastersound bottom (series not mentioned)
- A Custom 18" Fast Crash
- A Custom 20" Sizzle Ride
- A Custom 8" Splash
- K Custom 21" Special Dry Ride
- K Custom 18" Fast Crash
- Zildjian FX 12"/14" Remote Trash Hats
- K Zildjian 18" Flat Top Ride
Pictures
- Steve Smith Pictures
Sonor ad - 1985
Humes & Berg ad - 1987
Recommended Media
CD's
- coming soon!
DVD's
Links / Back
Band / Act Website: Official Website
Wikipedia Entry: Wikipedia
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