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What drums does Tommy Lee play?

Tommy Lee uses Remo drumheads including Emperor X Coated, Powerstroke P3 Clear and Ambassador Hazy Snare Side, plus Remo Falam Slam patches and Crown Control Gels. He rejoined DW in 2020 for drums, pedals and hardware, and has said he uses his signature Latin Percussion Rock Star cowbell.

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What drums does Tommy Lee play?

Tommy Lee plays DW drums. He started on DW pedals in the late 1980s, moved to DW drums during the Dr. Feelgood touring era, and rejoined the DW artist roster in 2020 for drums, pedals and hardware.

What drumheads does Tommy Lee use?

His Remo artist page lists Emperor X Coated, Emperor Coated, Emperor Colortone Smoke, Powerstroke P3 Clear and Smooth White, Ambassador Clear, Ambassador X14 Coated and Ambassador Hazy Snare Side heads.

What cowbell does Tommy Lee use?

Tommy Lee has a signature Latin Percussion cowbell, the Tommy Lee Graphic Collect-A-Bell, an 8 inch steel Ridge Rider with a white tattoo graphic finish, made for the 2021 Motley Crue stadium tour.

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Tommy Lee is the founding drummer of Motley Crue, known for drum solos on rotating and roller coaster rigs. This guide covers his DW drums and hardware, his Latin Percussion signature cowbell and the Remo heads and accessories listed on his Remo artist page.

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