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Steve Smith’s 1980 Sonor Phonic Kit

In early 1980 Journey was preparing to hit the road to support their album Departure which included the hit single “Any Way You Want It.” By that time, the band was a headline act playing arenas across North America and large theaters in Europe and Japan. Drummer Steve Smith needed a drum set that was up to the job. He embarked on the tour with this 1980 Sonor Phonic set with 9-ply beechwood shells finished in an Oak Veneer. Steve ordered a number of drums for the kit, which gave him the option of constructing various configurations in order to keep up with his constantly evolving style. The kit includes a total of eleven drums, and Sonor always lists their drum sizes diameter by depth. There were three 24” x 14” bass drums and one 20” x 14” bass drum. 8”x 8,” 10”x 8,” 12”x 8” and 13”x 8,” rack […]
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