Based on the OP questions about drums. I did a little research and came across an interview with the Cream's drummer Ginger Baker, 1 minute in he discusses the tom toms. As an aside I can't believe he lived to 80, if you knew the Cream you know what I mean, Ginger cranked it up on the drums no doubt !
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NrN6zwL2lfs&list=PLfJvo_K2lxXoDVUH5qvAFB7nfQuswQgd6&index=4