On 4. April, 1977, Peter Criss visited Pearl Drums factory in Chiba, Japan, while on the “Rock and Roll Over” tour. Photographed by Bob Gruen and Alvin Ross, Criss toured the production facility, tested equipment, and met with staff during a high-profile stop at the manufacturer of his drums.

Rock Scene magazine, December 1977, "Peter-Criss visits the Pearl drum factory" article page 16.

Rock Scene magazine, December 1977, “Peter Criss visits the Pearl drum factory” article page 16.

Rock Scene magazine, December 1977, "Peter-Criss visits the Pearl drum factory" article page 17.

Rock Scene magazine, December 1977, “Peter Criss visits the Pearl drum factory” article page 17.

Rock Scene magazine, December 1977, "Peter-Criss visits the Pearl drum factory" article page 18.

Rock Scene magazine, December 1977, “Peter Criss visits the Pearl drum factory” article page 18.

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On 4. April, 1977, Peter Criss visited Pearl Drums factory in Chiba, Japan, while on the “Rock and Roll Over” tour. Photographed by Bob Gruen and Alvin Ross, Criss toured the production facility, tested equipment, and met with staff during a high-profile stop at the manufacturer of his drums.

Rock Scene magazine, December 1977, "Peter-Criss visits the Pearl drum factory" article page 16.

Rock Scene magazine, December 1977, “Peter Criss visits the Pearl drum factory” article page 16.

Rock Scene magazine, December 1977, "Peter-Criss visits the Pearl drum factory" article page 17.

Rock Scene magazine, December 1977, “Peter Criss visits the Pearl drum factory” article page 17.

Rock Scene magazine, December 1977, "Peter-Criss visits the Pearl drum factory" article page 18.

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