Thank you Drumeo for bringing Tommy’s skill to a lot of new people. He’s one of my all time favourite drummers and doesn’t get the recognition he truly deserves. An absolute beast with chops for years. ❤
I’ll never forget walking into the studio when Tommy was warming up for this video. I don’t think I’ve heard anyone play with power like he does, and his attention to detail is insane. Something I think a lot of drummers overlook. He also had the highest respect for Randy Rhoads and wanted to make sure his legacy was honored in the videos we worked on together. Cheers Tommy, you’re a legend!🤘🏻
I was fortunate enough to attend a TA clinic in Palm Desert years ago when Tommy had his carbon-fiber kit. It's true: the power we felt coming from him was insane, as we were all only 3 feet away from him playing his solo from the Tribute album! He told us funny stories about having to record 3 different tempos per song for Ozzy. Ozzy would be drawn to whatever tempo fit the type of drugs he was on: if he was on speed, he liked the faster tempo, weed, slower, alcohol, medium. Heheheheh!!
@@7tardis7 I think the answer is from Tommy: Randy liked what Tommy offered. It worked for them. There are lots of differing versions of all kinds of things that we may or may not prefer. If you prefer Kerslake's version, that's cool. Have a great New Year, 7tardis7!
I'm pretty sure he cycles something ridiculous like 600 miles a week. He's uber fit and in great shape. If I look half as good as Tommy does now by the time I hit 52 then I'll be a happy man!
That's insane. From all the camera shots from above and behind, if you were not looking at his face he looks like every 20-something year old drummer going crazy.
If you never stop doing physical things ,as you get older you can still play as you did when you were 20 , look at Nicko mcbrain , for that matter look at Charlie benantte from anthrax and Dave lombardo ( original slayer drummer ) they are both in the 55 and over area and they are still playing fast thrash metal ,Dave's double bass is as good as it's ever been . Check a drummer out named Steve ashiem , he's in his 50s and is still playing some of the fastest most technical death metal drumming their is .
That was right before the Pat Travers Band Lp Go For What You Know, Live. Pat Travers, Pat Thrall, Mars Cowling, and Tommy Aldridge. That album kicks all mighty ass. I saw Tommy with Ozzy on the Blizzard of Ozz Tour here in Seattle. Randy Rhoads was mind-bending.
What an absolute living legend Tommy Aldridge is. The first time I saw him perform live was with Ozzy, Randy and Rudy here in Tampa when I was 16 years old in 1981. As a young drummer, he absolutely blew my mind. Now that I'm an old drummer, he astounds me even more. My playing style is absolutely reflective of his although I am nowhere near his level of creativity and power. What really strikes me, too, is his humility in this video. He makes it a point, several times, to note that what he does isn't necessarily "better" than what Lee did, it's just different. What an amazing performer and person he is. Thanks for sharing this, Drumeo!
the smoothness of those cymbal chokes is insane! flawless. ive never seen anything like it. this dude was light years ahead of his time. he turned a classic up 10 more notches
Watch Michael Jackson’s drummer, Jonathan Moffett, he has cymbals behind him and he does two at once lol I’ve never seen anything like it until I saw Tommy doing it here, epic.
I also learned that cymbal technique when I was a kid and he other than Tommy Lee were the only two I had ever seen do it. And I immediately thought GENIUS! Now that's still the only way I choke a cymbal. Never two handed again 1 hand is enough for a choke!
I grew up with the Speak of the Devil live album and Tommy’s performance on that is unbelievable. Especially on Symptoms of the Universe. Wild but fully controlled.
Ikr? Randy Rhoads' Tribute album hits twice as harder because not only it's Randy's sole public professional live material, but also because there is Tommy's insane drumming all throughout! Legendary stuff!
NONE OF IT would have existed without Bob Daisley who even insisted they'd fly in Randy R. and also got Lee Kerslake in The Blizzard of Ozz band (later hijacked into being the Ozzy Osbourne backing band). Lee wrote the drum parts and wrote a whole lot more for the Diary of a madman, including singing melodies. Lee was trained to play the piano too and sang like a frontman, so he had a complete set of skills. Respect where respect is due and kudos in due order to right targets please.
He always beats the drums like they owe him money.. Loving the fact that he is rocking out with this amount of energy and power in his 70s 🔥🔥🔥.. Legend..
and the important part he interprets to how he plays.. drummers have to understand it's Ok not to play things exactly like the recording..as long as you have the vibe in tact.
The first time I saw him live, he was playing at an outdoor location. There were several big name drummers there, for a charity event. As I pulled up, was getting out of my vehicle, I was going, "whoahhhh... this must be what everyone always talks about with this guy... that must be Tommy Aldridge". I was blown away just opening my truck door. There is something over-the-top about the way he plays that comes across live in a very powerful way.
I was at US festival in '83 and watched one of my biggest influences kill that performance. I've literally waited half a lifetime to see this video. Watching him play it just like he did while my 14 Year old eyes glazed over in awe all those years ago. What an exceptional treat for me, now in my 50's. This video, with its resolution and many camera angles explains a lot to me that I've wondered about. Thank you Tommy and Drumeo. Let me add that years later I met Tommy at the NAMM show, in line for food, and he was the most gracious, kind and humble Rockstar I've ever met. What a lovely human being. Thank you for all the inspiration Tommy. -Matt
This is so awesome. I'm in my late 30s and finally decided to get into drumming, with absolutely no experience. I was worried that maybe it wasn't worth the cost at my age, and that I wouldn't get very many years out of playing fast & fun. Look at Tommy Aldridge go! If I can be jamming like this 35 years from now, I'll be so grateful. By default, I think Tommy Aldridge just became my idol.
The first time I found out about Tommy Aldridge was when a friend played me his solo on the Black Oak Arkansas live album. Later I had the great fortune to see him with Randy Rhoads, Brad Gillis and Jake E Lee, I don't remember ever seeing another drummer live better than him. I saw a lot of bands live in the late 70s and 80s, no one was close to the energy he had and still does to this day. The guy doesn't age!
I'm not a drummer, but I love these videos. I'm especially impressed by Tommy's humility, still giving props to Lee Kerslake. "Not saying it's better, this is just how I did it." Been enjoying Tommy's playing for over 40 years now.
When Tommy goes to that big castle in the sky, my only hope is that he and Randy can pick up where they left off. What an amazing life, career and talent. You inspire us all!
One of the absolute GOATs, and he played in one of the greatest rock and roll lineups of all-time....including with my all-time favorite guitarist, Mr. Randy Rhoads. Ozzy, Randy, Rudy, and Tommy....that just isn't even fair.
There's only one lineup I can think of that's as heavily star studded and that's Velvet Revolver featuring Slash, Duff, and Matt from GnR, Scott Weiland of Stone Temple Pilots, and Dave Kushner of Wasted Youth. At least off the top of my head, but I'm sure there's plenty I can't think of lol. HELLYEAH comes to mind, but I think VR still had a more star studded lineup aside from Vinnie Paul and Chad Grey of Pantera and Mudvayne respectively.
Absolutely awesome drummer, one of the best ever. We were so privileged to see him play with Whitesnake last year, where everyone around us were in awe of his drum solo with and without sticks. Tommy Aldridge, you are amazing!!!!❤️
Legend right here man. I’m 55 and after 40 years of playing drums I’m still 1/10th of his left foot! And yes Tommy we all “borrowed” that cymbal choke from ya! Epic! 🤘btw kids he’s 72 years young!
Right! I noticed the same thing. Knowing I'll never be THAT good but also never have the kick speed like he has. Those look like runners legs of a much younger man!
Worked with the film crew that day . Hammersmith Apollo Visions Mobile .Got to hang out all day rehearsals gig after show . Great to see Tommy play up close.
I saw him with Whitesnake here in Sao Paulo, in a gig with Judas Priest. 2005, first show with Rob Halford when he replaced Ripper Owens. Scott Travis is another drummer beast.
Wow. Living legend. Incredible to watch Tommy pull this entire song with such much passion and physical exertion at his age. I bet young drummer can do 50% of that. 🔥👏🏻
One of my all time favorite drummers, just a mean hard stroke with his sticks and still very much under control, but giving the appearance of being out of control. Great stuff. Love Aldridge.
One of my favorite drummers. He's very humble. Hear him say "if I would have been blessed enough to have been in on that session." For a man of his abilities and accomplishments to say that, shows his character.
You can see and feel the joy in his playing. I grew up with Tommy driving the rhythm of my teen years and beyond. Thank you for the joy and energy, sir.
This is important. We've lost so many legends with nothing but our best guess to help us figure out what they did. I'm so glad this metal god allowed himself to be recorded and explained how he did it.
Thank you drumeo for doing this for him. One of the most underrated drummers of all time. Being 25 and looking up to this guy all my life it’s so awesome to see this out. I can’t wait to see more. Drumeo deserves the world!
One reason old timers like this can play as good as this is because the put in the time. He’s probably played this a million times so it’s just carved into his soul. Good job tommy. You still got it.
Also songwriting in general. Bob Daisley wrote all of Ozzy's best songs. Sharon hates Bob because he has been wanting his songwriting royalties since 1981.
I will always prefer the sound of the original Ozzy records before Sharron got greedy and remastered the bass and drum tracks. Sharron if you're reading this, up yours!
I love true inspirations like Tommy. Blows my mind how this guy is still doing it. He came up with the cymbal choke in between bass and snare hit that Tommy lee used. Super hard to do
Damn, that cymbal choking technique sounds awesome, he's playing notes/tones with it. Never noticed him doing it so apparant, need to check if he does it more often like this.
Great performance from this legendary rock drummer. The older he gets, the harder he plays. In the clips from the 80's it looks like he didn't play this hard. I mean, he has always been a heavy hitter but, at 72, he's taken it to another level. Awesome!
I am a 53-year-old guitar player started on drums I can only hope to live to be 73 I couldn't imagine or better yet I pray that I can only do half of what this man just done to them drums one of the greatest drummers alive hands down rip Randy rhoads
I've seen this legend live in 2006 with Whitesnake and my jaw dropped on the floor. I have no idea how he keeps being that intense, ferocious and accurate behind the kit in his 70s! He is a freak of nature..
After John Bonham, Tommy is one of the reasons I started playing drums. The Tribute album is the ULTIMATE. And his drum solo….omg forget about it! Rock on 🤘🏼
@@TheBadThad likewise but I somehow was late to the Ozzy train. My first memory of Tommy was Ozzy was the Tribute album. And Led Zeppelin was around since before I was born so there was always Zeppelin and Bonham had me banging on pots and pans till I got a real kit in grammar school.
As a guitar player, i've always payed more attention to melodies and riffs, but when you listened to many music , and learn how to appreciate other instruments, you realize that a good song is the result of a perfect mixture of them. And Crazy Train , is a good example... the Song itself is a masterpiece, but now i see that without this technical and powerful drumming ,It wouldn't be the say. Wonderful. Tomy is a Master
Peart, Bonham, Rich, Portnoy…this legend is right there in the conversation as possibly the greatest ever. To this day, Tommy’s drum solo on the 87 Whitesnake tour was the best I ever saw. Mad respect.
Just showed this to my 12 year old son who is an aspiring drummer and it blew him away! Wow ! Crazy and intense! Tommy you are truly one of the best drummers out there , hands down.
