Yamaha Drums has announced the signing of Jimmy Chamberlin (of alternative rock band Smashing Pumpkins) to the roster of Yamaha Artists.
Chamberlin is also known for drumming with the alternative supergroup Zwan, his jazz fusion outfit titled Jimmy Chamberlin Complex, and collaboration with Chicago jazz saxophonist Frank Catalano.
Chamberlin’s kit of choice is the Yamaha Absolute Hybrid Maple with Polar White finish, which perfectly blends his signature feel, sound and dynamics. This popular line of drums allows him to perform at all levels. His snares of choice include the Yamaha 14” x 6.5” Recording Custom Aluminum (RAS1465) snare as well as the 14’’ x 6’’ Absolute Hybrid Maple snare drum (AMS1460).
“Yamaha Drums are the sound on my best-selling records and the accompaniment to my biggest and proudest musical moments,” notes Chamberlin. “The versatility of these drums continues to be unmatched by any other brand. These days, the scope of the music that I play is such that I need an instrument that can take me from a small jazz club to an arena to a festival, and Yamaha provides me with that flexibility. I couldn’t be happier to be back!”
He will be joining Smashing Pumpkins on their upcoming Shiny And Oh So Bright tour in July 2018.
