Jimmy Chamberlin - The Smashing Pumpkins - 2022 Tour Kit Rundown

Exclusive "Behind the Drums", interview with Jimmy Chamberlin of The Smashing Pumpkins and drum guru Vic Salazar. Jimmy and Vic give us an in-depth look at the creative customizations that make Jimmy's drum kit one -of-a-kind.

Gear Brands in this Video:

Vic Firth Modern Jazz Collection Maple Drumsticks - Size 4 →

Pearl Multi-fit Bass Drum Legs →

Istanbul Cymbals →

Yamaha Drums →

Remo Drumheads →

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[aaronintechnicolor]

I served Jimmy at the restaurant I work at a few months ago. He ended up giving me a couple tickets to the SP show the next night. Turns out they were backstage passes and I said hey to him after the show and he remembered my name. Super nice guy

[paulklimek]

pumpkins. I went to high school with Jimmy Chamberlin. Was extraordinarily blessed at the age of 15/16 to watch Jimmy play drums for the Mojo Blues Band in the basement (5 houses down from mine) of Kevin Martes. My now deceased brother Bill, was sound manger.
This occurred in 1980/81

[TheWoodlandsMusicLessons]

Opened for Jimmy Chamberlain Complex about 15 years ago. Dude was the best. He watched our sound check, hung in our dressing room before the gig, and watched our entire set from the back of the crowd. Couldn’t have been nicer to us. Love Jimmy!!

[theyesman]

He looks SO well, SO healthy. Good to see.

[alecj]

Jimmy Chamberlain is one of the best drummers of the era. Without his sonic sensibilities, the Smashing Pumpkins never achieve their highest musical potential. He seems like a real good dude, too....which is always a nice thing to find out about your rock idols. Glad he is living healthy and happy. We need him around to create the back beat for another 34 years...at least. Youre the man Jimmy! Cheers!

[mattryan]

That paint job on this tour kit is phenomenal. Really respect him as a drummer and as a person. He was addicted to opiates/heroin and really through lots of hard work turned his life around. I found my own brother dead from OD 2/13/21, unfortunately not everyone makes it out alive. I salute anyone who survives that personal war.

[bradmanheim]

I went to college in Chicago in 1994 and I remember going into a
guitar center on Clark and Belmont and going downstairs to look at some kits . I was checking out some cymbals and accidentally bumped into a guy … I turned to apologize and there was Jimmy, geeking out in gear just like all drummers . He knew I knew who he was by my expression and introduced himself. He was so down to earth and really nice, answered my questions and just was so kind and easygoing. It is such a treat to sit down and listen to all the great little things he does on Smashing Pumpkins songs . I will always be a fan . Please continue making excellent dynamic and technically unique songs with the drums. Thanks Jimmy !

[withnme]

An absolute legend but still very very underrated.

[AnodyneHipsterInfluencer]

Jimmy looks great and is playing fantastic as always. Such a creative drummer.

[DrumsTheWord]

He's still looking and sounding great. What a legend.

[NoStasis]

Often imitated, never duplicated! Jimmy fuses so many styles and genres together it never fails to impress. And turning his life around after his addiction issues is such an uplifting example of redemption and transformation. Much love Jimmy ❤

[seanadams]

Such an excellent video in so many ways! Thank you Jimmy for all your incredible and beautiful work you have created and recorded through the years. Thank you Vic for the in depth knowledge, expertise and precise in depth breakdown. 👏🏼 🥁 🔥
Let’s keep it coming MD!

[nickpruett]

This man is a legend in my generation. So glad to see that his life turned out this way, when I was a kid I thought it was going to be different for him. Thank God.

[richstitzel]

Jimmy is a great dude and a serious student of the instrument. His eloquence in speaking about the instrument is equal to his superb playing.
And of course, who doesn't LOVE Vic Salazar?!
I appreciate the shout out by Jimmy around the 3:50 mark🙂

[RenegadeRanga]

Jimmy Chamberlain and Danny Carey doing a session together and having a convo would be epic.

[jamesyistheman]

Great interview. Vic Salazar is just oozing with knowledge and passion for drums, really loved his rundown.

[calmac]

I have only just discovered these tour kit rundown videos and I think they are fantastic- really great to see and hear all these diverse kits. In this video also great to hear Jimmy and Vic talking about the gear and their general knowledge and musical experience. They both seem so intelligent, knowledgeable and articulate.

[Sasquatch]

Jimmy is an absolute pro. And he still continues to learn and master his craft. 🤘

[nimitz]

Now this is a good rig rundown. Almost a half an hour long. Can’t beat that

[Random-kqpz]

Billy said in a interview that Jimmy is playing at such a high level now that he can hardly believe it. Jimmy seems like a great person!