What drum kit does Jimmy DeGrasso use?

Jimmy DeGrasso's Megadeth-era drum kit was a Pearl setup built around his own Pearl JD1455 signature snare, a 14"x5.5" hammered brass shell with gold-plated hardware that Pearl unveiled at the 2008 NAMM Show.

What drum set did Jimmy DeGrasso use with Megadeth?

Jimmy DeGrasso's Megadeth drum set paired a Pearl shell pack with Sabian cymbals, Promark sticks, and Evans drumheads through the Risk (1999) and The World Needs a Hero (2001) album cycles.

What snare drum does Jimmy DeGrasso use?

Jimmy DeGrasso plays his own Pearl JD1455 signature snare, a 14"x5.5" hammered brass shell with gold-plated hardware unveiled at the 2008 NAMM Show.

What cymbals does Jimmy DeGrasso play?

Jimmy DeGrasso plays Sabian cymbals, a relationship he has maintained across his touring career with Megadeth, Alice Cooper, and other hard rock acts.

What sticks does Jimmy DeGrasso use?

Jimmy DeGrasso uses Promark drumsticks.

What drumheads does Jimmy DeGrasso use?

Jimmy DeGrasso uses Evans drumheads.

What albums did Jimmy DeGrasso record with Megadeth?

Jimmy DeGrasso recorded Risk (1999) and The World Needs a Hero (2001) with Megadeth, plus the band's first live release, Rude Awakening (2002).

What bands has Jimmy DeGrasso played drums for?

Jimmy DeGrasso has drummed for Megadeth (1998-2002), Y&T (1987-1991, 1995-1997), Suicidal Tendencies (1992-1995), and Alice Cooper (1994-1998, 2008-2010), with later stints in Dokken, Black Star Riders, and Ratt.

Did Jimmy DeGrasso play with Ozzy Osbourne?

Jimmy DeGrasso played on pre-production demos for Ozzy Osbourne's The Ultimate Sin, but was replaced by Randy Castillo before the album was recorded.

How did Jimmy DeGrasso join Megadeth?

Jimmy DeGrasso joined Megadeth in 1998 with only days of notice, learning the band's full back catalogue quickly to begin touring.

Jimmy DeGrasso Drum Kit & Gear Setup — Megadeth Drummer | MetalForge

Jimmy DeGrasso Drum Kit, Gear & Setup

Complete biography of Jimmy DeGrasso, Megadeth's drummer from 1998-2002. Explore his Risk and The World Needs a Hero-era Pearl drum kit, signature JD1455 sna...

Quick Facts: Jimmy DeGrasso

Band	Megadeth
All bands	Megadeth, Y&T, Suicidal Tendencies, Alice Cooper
Genre	Thrash Metal
Country	USA
Primary brand	Pearl
Drum kit	Pearl
Snare	Pearl JD1455 Jimmy DeGrasso Signature 14x5.5" Hammered Brass
Sticks	Promark

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