Thomas Pridgen // Drummers Diary 

The most important thing he said the whole time: "You can be a**, but if you can keep time, you'll have a gig."

Glad there’s still a few of us left. Dude is thorough!

I agree with his philosophy 100%. Great dairy!!

you dont know how special to hear this at this point of my life thanks thomas for your wisdom!!!

Tnis dude literally spoke on the exact thoughts and philosophy that goes though my head daily. He is a big part of why i get behind my kit, practice my craft and fullfill my postition as a singular creative drummer. Thank you for speaking your mind. Wish i would of known this dude was in my own backyard this whole time lol. Much love for this cat man. He dope a.f and keep it 100.

All the people complaining about his profanity: chill. Dudes been playing drums for a living since he was 9. He speaks the universal language. Let him be passionate! lol

He is so real... so much more respect for this guy. Really glad I watched this.

As a huge Mars Volta fan, following them since At the Drive In days, the fact that Pridgen came in after Jon Theodore and noticeably elevated their sound ten fold with a distinct style..complimenting and sometimes overshadowing some of the best progressive musicians on offer says alot..He is an inspiration and an underrated monster on drums who should be in the same conversation as Buddy Rich, Peart and all of them

Mister Thomas Pridgen you inspire me I've played for 15 years when ppl ask me where I get my inspiration from its you bro dopes drummer I've ever heard

Thank God For Thomas Pridgen & God Bless Thomas Pridgen!!!!!! Everything he said is still true today as ever before!!

Soulful drummer video from one of my absolute favorite contemporary drummers. 🥁🌿😇 feel blessed

All this is gonna resonate with the people that are tuned in hard!

I just love how 'real' this guy is. He really shows he's a person first and a drummer second.

This resonates with me on every level. When we play it's so much more than just an aural thing. Love it

This guy knows whats up

This is why I love this dude such a hero to the new drummers out there

This is so inspirational...😭 I literally been wanting to play drums for a living and this is so true to all drummers 🥁around the world. God Bless!

More of this!

Thanks Thomas Pridgen for sharing these thoughts and ideas about healing communities with our music & instruments uninfluenced by industry! Sharing the awakenings and awareness

Man, I been playing for yrs., double bass, great chops, every band fell thru over b.s., so I got discouraged & bored jammin alone & decided I may be done. Then I see This. I was always inspired by him when reading interviews & all. But hearing how he veiws his craft (drumming), makes me wanna pick it back up. Thanks Thomas, you are EXTREMELY Underated.👍👏

Drummers Diary, thank you so much for posting this

I'm mad I'm just now seeing this. T speaking truth. Live u bro.

Great words from a great musician. We need more drummers that are artists like him.

this has inspired me Thomas, keep your language and spirit Brother

I started to cry towards the end of this. It all just hit me

Man, this is powerful. Thank you Thomas for sharing your honest thoughts!

Thank you for being you & not being subject to all the outside noise, keep shining your light through what you do on the drums... your light goes a lot further than you think!

So deep and so true. we have to mark those words. This guy knows what's up with the world.

Thank you for helping us get to know Thomas. 💯

Love this interview man. I said this on another video - I get something of value every time I watch or listen to this dude.

wow. This dude has grown a lot. I remember his first videos with Gospelchops.

Great insight into Thomas and ofcourse backstage!!! Thanks!!!

Awesome idea!!. Its a way of knowing a little bit more of our teachers and idols. More drummers please!!!. Carter Beauford!!!!!!!

That's an amazing work!!! Thanks for your audio visual project and hope to see it more coming, that one was wonderful!!! =D

this was great! a huge inspiration

THIS IS SO AWESOME!

That was great!!!!

Thomas is the man and one of the all time greats!

First off this my girl page but bro when i say since i was 7 i been watching you and learning from you and by far my favorite drummer

really inspirational

Legend!! Really look up to this dude

Breath taking!

So much respect for this brother!!

Mint...thanks for making and posting!

truth man you inspire me bro

Realist guy in the room man no fluff no frills just plays his heart out amen brother

Awesome video, man...thanks a lot for sharing it

Great! These video are so fantastic. I would love to see Simon Phillips on this program. :-) Big respect ... Phil

love this!

I sooooo luv this video...God bless you

These videos, man, they're incredible. I'm speechless. Incredible atmosphere. Not often do you see something that shows the insight of a drummer's mind. I'm not talking about the interviews 'cause they're too much dependant on the interviewer and the type of questions. But these... these are monologues, their own thoughts and souls from the inside. Please, keep doing this. Subscribed

super deep thank you Thomas

I Love this guy!

That was was cool man, some real talk!

The real deal. Great one! ☺️👍🏼

Thanks for this! Thomas is one of my best drummers in the world!

a real inspiration

This was amazing

What an awesome guy!

God not only is he a phenomenal drummer he's Fucking real as fuck this is great !!

'Not enough love in the world"...right on Thomas, tell the truth. Love how you communicate the work we put in (kids and pedals and endless devotion to killin the shit)...When I was a kid I would hear stupid drummer jokes. Try that shit now. And yes, world needs more love. Thanks for being so real.

Thank You Thomas ...

100 % agree with him, great drummer and great analysis :)

Do a flam everytime he says "y'know"

I watch this video every now and then...sik!!!!

What We Want To Be, We Practice, What We Practice We Become. There's No One Else Like You. Be The Best You That You Can Be. The Great Master Bruce Lee Prove That For Us.

Bad ass video, totally relate! Thoroughly relate.

Great great video!!!

oh baby I like drummers

Yooooooooooooooooo… this guy is something else

respect

Legend

Thanks Tomas, you are so right. That's why musicians of all styles have got to come together. Stop the cut throat and bad gasup shit. Our life is hard enough . We,, cutting - up each other is going to kill this art. I mean look at this shit 14 thumbs down on such a truthful film. To many fake artist out there. Come together my brothers, and we can get rid of the BS,artiest. Thank you Thomas for all you do. I have learned so much from you bro. Keep it up.

realest dude everrrrr!!!!!!!

the intro of this video is a piece of Tony Taylor's outro in his solo at G.C.D.O.

That was fucking awesome! Respect due to you Thomas

very good video

Forget the people complaining about the language. That's the problem now everyone want to be politically correct but ironically talks the same in the dark. Love the honesty and realness. I totally agree and have the same thought process. Very Inspirational!

super Thomas

what a fuckin awesome dude. I'd love to hang out with him.

I would never throw my DW Collectors Series like this drumtech did, just look at that snare wiggeling after he took it out of the case, and even worse the kick just throwing it like that. Man, if you even knew what they cost ya. Pridgen got some good facts tho, love you man.

I'm a fan

I just discovered your channel, it's fucking amazing.

Good shit Thomas

Shit is mad deep. I’m with it.

Really enjoyed this! What's the background music?

That physical education improv at the end was absolutely amazing. Where is it from? Sounds like Matt didnt play it. Source?

Boss!

Thomas knows what is all about

🗣🗣🗣🗣💯💯💯🤞🏽🤞🏽🤞🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽🙌🏽

You need to get Tomas Haake on this. Urgently.

Nice

TRUTH !!!!!!

We understand that it ain't purely the pedal brand, but kids think of it as a factual starting point.

Super dope video, although i don't really understand the part where he talks about not getting any love from his own people.

im from the philippines where prices can get weird because supplies are limited. how much would a set like his cost?

Hey man I like what you say man and I'm all the way in Pretoria; South Africa. That's the truth right there man. By the way how do you keep your drums from moving? I see that you don't use a carpet.

Gotta love Shrooms man!!

My guy

And thts not a typo