Aerosmith’s Peace Out tour has been interesting and John Douglas, the band’s drummer, has added an artistic touch by painting his drum set. Douglas is a drummer and an artist who has created a special drum set that adds to the band’s performances both in terms of visuals and sound.
Douglas, who was a drum technician for Aerosmith before becoming the band’s official drummer, has designed a drum kit that is a masterpiece; the shells of all the drums are painted with themes related to Aerosmith’s albums and imagery. This design not only symbolizes the band’s history but also brings new look to their concerts and shows.
To this day, Douglas is actually an artist, on top of a musician. It was just a matter of time before he combine the two interests and began painting his sets. In fact, he’s modified guitars and instruments for some of the biggest bands in the world: Mana, Pantera, Damageplan, Creed, Alter Bridge, Slash, Lynyrd Skynyrd, Kid Rock, Van Halen, Bon Jovi, and ZZ Top.
For classic rock lovers, Douglas has offered a lot. His custom drum sets and guitars, along with his drumming inspire those who appreciate that extra touch on stage. His position in Aerosmith has been extremely impressive, especially filling the shoes of legendary Joey Kramer, a founding member.
The new drum set that John Douglas designed for Aerosmith’s Peace Out tour proves his skills as a drummer and an artist. It honors the bands history, and it’s definitely adds to the vibe of the shows.