Peter Erskine Links Website Facebook Twitter YouTube Gear TD-30KV SPD-SX “There is no other device that I’m aware of that does this better than the Roland [V-Drums].” Bio Peter Erskine began playing the drums at the age of four and has been at the forefront of world-class jazz ensembles for 40 years. His first major professional work was with the Stan Kenton Orchestra, which he joined in 1972. After a three year stint with Kenton and a two year stay with Maynard Ferguson, Erskine joined Weather Report in 1978. The excellence of the partnership between Erskine and bassist Jaco Pastorius was an integral part of that group’s success.