Do you own a drum kit or any percussion instruments?
I don't but I love the sound of the snare drum!  
Yes and I like cymbals, the woodblock and a cowbell. We always need more cowbell!
Yes!  Songs are more fun with the cowbell.  Didn't Beastie Boys use cowbells?
Yes the Beastie Boys used cowbells but I was referring to the iconic "More Cowbell" sketch on Saturday Night Live. Did you ever see that one?
I haven't!  What's that about?
player Gene Frenkle, whose overzealous playing annoys his bandmates but pleases producer Dickinson. The sketch also starred Chris Parnell as Eric Bloom, Jimmy Fallon as Albert Bouchard, Chris Kattan as Buck Dharma and Horatio Sanz as Joe Bouchard.
The sketch is often considered one of the greatest "SNL" sketches ever made, and in many "best of" lists regarding SNL sketches, it is often placed in the top ten, being ranked number nine by "Rolling Stone." As a result of its popularity, "more
and provides much more consistent sound. 
Holders for cymbals, tom drums, cowbells and other various percussion instruments can be mounted to the cocktail drum depending on the musicians' needs. This makes the instrument very personal and few cocktail drums today are alike.
Modern use Notable players.
- Drummer Steve Jordan plays his own Steve Jordan cocktail set professionally with various groups.
- Peter Erskine also plays the Yamaha Club Jordan cocktail drum. However, he plays it sitting on a high drum throne.
- Mick Fleetwood