Drumming News :
The Terry Bozzio Collection is now live at Donn Bennett’s Drum Vault, offering collectors and drummers the rare opportunity to own instruments from one of the most innovative drummers in modern music. This is only a selection of the extraordinary pieces being offered on behalf of Terry Bozzio, including stage-played drum sets, signature snares, rare prototypes, and historic performance instruments used throughout his legendary career with Frank Zappa, Missing Persons, Jeff Beck, and beyond.
Featured Highlights
Remo 12-Piece Acousticon Drum Kit (1987–1988): HERE
The famous Black Quadura-finished kit Terry used on his Melodic Drumming and Solo Drums instructional videos. It later toured with Jeff Beck and Stevie Ray Vaughan and appeared in Mick Jagger’s “Throwaway” video, along with numerous studio recordings.
Mapex U.S. Maple 13-Piece Custom Drum Kit: HERE
One of only two custom Mapex kits built for Terry by master builder Sam Bacco. Used for solo performances and touring with Polytown, this set includes Terry’s extremely rare limited-edition signature black aluminum snare.
Remo 3.5×14″ Acousticon Piccolo Snare: HERE
A signed stage-played snare from Terry’s celebrated Remo years. Finished in Black Quadura, this drum was part of his professional touring and recording setup during the late 1980s.
DW Collector’s Series 5×13″ Solid Shell Snare: HERE
A one-piece Johnny Craviotto solid maple snare from the late 1990s. Featuring Terry’s original signed batter head, this highly collectible drum remains exactly as it was used in his legendary touring setup.
DW Collector’s Series Tamo Ash Performance Kit: HERE
A custom DW kit finished in Black Fade lacquer over Tamo Ash veneer. Used extensively with Jeff Beck and featured on Terry’s Performance & Seminar DVD, this impressive setup represents one of his signature touring configurations.
Whether you’re a collector, historian, or working drummer, the Terry Bozzio Collection offers a rare chance to own authentic instruments that helped shape modern drumming. Each piece represents a chapter in the career of an artist whose creativity and technical innovation forever changed the possibilities of the drum set.
