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 […]

June 2023 Issue