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. Rondinelli has played on subsequent albums and tours, and remains with the band at time of writing (February 2016).

Equipment

Rondinelli plays Ludwig drums, Attack drumheads, and Paiste cymbals. Drums: Ludwig: Rondinelli plays on a standard size Ludwig set that usually comprises a bass, snare, rack tom, and two floor toms, although he may periodically slightly alter his setup depending on the artist he is playing with and the venue. Cymbals: Paiste: * Signature 10" micro hi-hat * 2002 17" crash * 2002 15" sound edge hi-hats * 2002 18" china * 2002 19" crash * 2002 10" splash * Giant Beat 24" Giant Beat ride * 2002 18" crash * 2002 18" novo china * Noise Works 14"/18" trash set * Twenty 18" thin china

Discography

References

External links

Black Sabbath Fan Site
{{DEFAULTSORT:Rondinelli, Bobby 1955 births Living people Musicians from Brooklyn American heavy metal drummers American people of Italian descent Black Sabbath members Blue Öyster Cult members Quiet Riot members Rainbow (rock band) members 20th-century American drummers American male drummers Riot (band) members Warlock (band)