Taking Care of a Drum Kit on Tour

Drummer and singer John Park has travelled the world in the army with his drums and says he’s lucky that the kit is as robust as he is.

By Katie Nicholls Published: 09 April 2022 | 4:00 PM Updated: 31 March 2023 | 11:42 AM

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