Tommy doesn't need a huge drum set, he makes that baby sound like thunder. He is the very definition of greatness, extremely talented and down to earth. Long live Tommy Aldrige !!!
Tommy Aldridge is in my opinion a living legend in rock drumming. His style is so original and he hits like a beast! Saw him with Whitesnake many years back when he was playing the red Yamaha kit and I was just in awe of what he could do with a drumkit.
plz no one insult anything about this video......this is his final shining moment and something we will be watching 30 years from now.... its seriously an epic moment of a legend ...
Tommy I don't think you are never going to get to old playing drums. You are a mentor for all ages young - middle age - and older class . I hope I have that engery when I get up in my 60s & 70s . I'm 44years old whow keep rocking Tommy. PS troyster.
Tommy really contributed a lot more to the craft than people might realize. The double bass work he was doing back in the early 1970s surpassed even that of his contemporaries Carmine Appice and Billy Cobham, who were pioneers of double bass drumming. Listen to Black Oak Arkansas's live album Raunch 'N' Roll (1972). You'll hear that Tommy was way ahead of his time.
He's a very, very nice fellow. I met him at a drum clinic in San Jose back in..... well a while ago. During a question and answer session someone asked him if he had any advice for drummers starting out. He said, "Lessons. Definitely take lessons. I never took lessons. I think I would have gone a lot farther as a drummer if I had taken lessons." Farther?!?! He played for Ozzy, Whitesnake, Malmsteen and with the best of the best.
Tommy you're a killer ! Tu m'as transmis la passion de la batterie en 1984 à 14 ans et c'est toujours un immense plaisir de te retrouver ! Longue vie à toi !
Both amazing drummers and only a couple years different in age. They were playing at the same time. Tommy Aldridge mentioned in a clinic that he was very sad when we lost "Bonzo".
I've had the opportunity on several occassions to see Tommy Aldrich live with Whitesnake, and I don't believe that I've ever seen a harder working, or more dedicated drummer anywhere. Rock on!
@scottiblasto The solo he does in this video is actually the same as the one he toured. He wrote it out ahead of time and plays it the same way each time, like a song. Some of his older solos are a bit different though.
yeah tommy baby !! i use coated emperors on my top snare as well !!!! what a pro, nice guy, amazing drummer who knows everything there is to know about rock drumming , metal and all that other shit that comes with.... great guy, and great drummer !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
The drummers who retain their unique and distinct sound are those who stick to what they've always used, and how they've always tuned their drums, regardless of the what the situation is.. I may not be a famous drummer, but i've always retained the same drum sound for the last 19 years of a 27 year career, only because the years prior to that i was still in my fledgling drummer stage and was trying to find my sound, modelling my own after guys like Bonzo, Alex Van Halen, Charlie Watts, etc.
Master......Tommy has such amazing energy.......and is so musical with the presentation of his ideas,,,,,like other virtuosos...he plays the music the way it should be played....with conviction!!
One of the most grounded,coolest independent contractor pro's to hit the scene, ever ! .Don't start with the technical BS & who's better & anyone can do his gig, look what he's done & experienced...35+ years later.
I use a coated on one of my Gretsch snares. to me they sound best on wood snares. on a steel or brass snare i like the coated emperor ambassador. all my heads are Remo and i love them all
The reason why Tommy is a drum icon is because he is the pioneer of double bass drumming. He set the standard back in the seventies when no one else played like that. To invent that kind of playing was very creative, I mean, we're talking 1973, when he was already kicking ass with Black Oak Arkansas... That makes him one of the truly greatest of all time.
Tommy's rack toms look like floor toms. Just sayin'. I will also say he seems like a really cool, down-to-Earth guy. And of course, he's a kickarse drummer
They're awesome!!!! Put them on my Gretsch Renowns and have a nice deep rich tone to them. I'm gonna try the coated ones next go around, but Remo all the way!!! Sorry so late!!! Ha ha!!!
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One of THE greatest drummers in rock history...Tommy Aldridge
Tommy doesn't need a huge drum set, he makes that baby sound like thunder. He is the very definition of greatness, extremely talented and down to earth.
Long live Tommy Aldrige !!!
@josef mengele
That is a surprise.
@josef mengele
Well it has a pretty good clean steady solid beat.
Very simple and straight forward.
A seven piece isn't small potatoes.
Tommy Aldridge is in my opinion a living legend in rock drumming. His style is so original and he hits like a beast! Saw him with Whitesnake many years back when he was playing the red Yamaha kit and I was just in awe of what he could do with a drumkit.
No matter what you say or think this man is a fucking legend. There's no denying that
Hands down
Best self taught drummer ever.
Dude is SICK!!
Monster energy is made out of this mans sweat.
Tommy is a living legend,,
plz no one insult anything about this video......this is his final shining moment and something we will be watching 30 years from now....
its seriously an epic moment of a legend
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Pioneer of double bass drum
Tommy I don't think you are never going to get to old playing drums. You are a mentor for all ages young - middle age - and older class . I hope I have that engery when I get up in my 60s & 70s . I'm 44years old whow keep rocking Tommy. PS troyster.
Seen him with Randy and ozzy 2 times, the best ever!
Tommy really contributed a lot more to the craft than people might realize. The double bass work he was doing back in the early 1970s surpassed even that of his contemporaries Carmine Appice and Billy Cobham, who were pioneers of double bass drumming. Listen to Black Oak Arkansas's live album Raunch 'N' Roll (1972). You'll hear that Tommy was way ahead of his time.
Tommy's the man! Young drummers take notice of one of the most criminally underrated guys in the history of drums.
i dont have words to describe the awesomness that ive just seen
Top-Notch human Percussion skills epic gives it his all every time player.
I have always liked this guy... Awesome player.
He's a very, very nice fellow. I met him at a drum clinic in San Jose back in..... well a while ago. During a question and answer session someone asked him if he had any advice for drummers starting out. He said, "Lessons. Definitely take lessons. I never took lessons. I think I would have gone a lot farther as a drummer if I had taken lessons."
Farther?!?! He played for Ozzy, Whitesnake, Malmsteen and with the best of the best.
Tommy you're a killer ! Tu m'as transmis la passion de la batterie en 1984 à 14 ans et c'est toujours un immense plaisir de te retrouver ! Longue vie à toi !
My hero! Gladiator drummer TOMMY!
I seen him in 1984 with ozzy and he did the same solo. When it’s miked up the sound Is unreal.
God bless Tommy Aldridge!- So, so lovely to be able to watch this!
wow when he plays with his hands ... this is incredible !!
MONSTER!!! And I got to meet him today!!!
Tommy is SOOOO underappreciated.... what an amazing drummer !
one of my favorite few drummers. rock on tommy!
Both amazing drummers and only a couple years different in age. They were playing at the same time. Tommy Aldridge mentioned in a clinic that he was very sad when we lost "Bonzo".
Still sounding good with the same set up all these years. Tommy, keep slammin'!
This guy drums plays like a beast!! (AWESOME!!)
This guy has thrived with every band he's been in....total pro....not to mention being 66 and still playing with amazing energy.
One of the greats!
this guy is a beast!! i love how his cymbals are set up!!!
I've had the opportunity on several occassions to see Tommy Aldrich live with Whitesnake, and I don't believe that I've ever seen a harder working, or more dedicated drummer anywhere. Rock on!
love tommy.!!! the best hard rock drummer around today...
Long live THE KING!!!!!!
TOMMY ALDRIDGE the Legend!
Bad-ass robot! Holy crapolie! I have seen drums played with bare hands before... I thought, up until now!
Tommy definitely found the secret to vitality. He's pushing 70 for God's sake !!!!
Well said my friend..Ignorance seems to be rampant in the world of music today, and the drumming world is no exception..
He was friends with my dad in high school . My dad was a drummer and his favorite song was take 5
@scottiblasto The solo he does in this video is actually the same as the one he toured. He wrote it out ahead of time and plays it the same way each time, like a song. Some of his older solos are a bit different though.
yeah tommy baby !! i use coated emperors on my top snare as well !!!! what a pro, nice guy, amazing drummer who knows everything there is to know about rock drumming , metal and all that other shit that comes with.... great guy, and great drummer !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Been following Tommy since BOA days back in Little Rock!!
Possesed !! Wild man !GReat drummer for sho!
Tommy Aldridge being Tommy Aldridge. Freaking Smoking!
The drummers who retain their unique and distinct sound are those who stick to what they've always used, and how they've always tuned their drums, regardless of the what the situation is.. I may not be a famous drummer, but i've always retained the same drum sound for the last 19 years of a 27 year career, only because the years prior to that i was still in my fledgling drummer stage and was trying to find my sound, modelling my own after guys like Bonzo, Alex Van Halen, Charlie Watts, etc.
AWESOME NEW TOMMY ALRDRIDGE FOOTAGE!!! I love it. :) My favorite all time Hard Rock drummer... one of the GREATs... gets better and better and better.
The reason why I play.. Thanks Tommy
7:32 - 7:40 My favorite part! Beast Mode!
That's why he is my favorite rock/metal drummer!
This doods has/had a helluva career man... Still rockin. If that dont inspire idk what will
Super,legend drummer,love ❤️🙏🎵🎼🎶🥁✌️🍀👌🇮🇱
Man, this Guy is in his early 60's, and he still moves like he's in his late 20's.
Love Tommy and love Remo
Rock on Tommy!😁
Master......Tommy has such amazing energy.......and is so musical with the presentation of his ideas,,,,,like other virtuosos...he plays the music the way it should be played....with conviction!!
the best drummer that i was seen....
This an old video that gets better each time I watch it. Cheers Tommy! You’re the best!
So cool he is .great drummer one of the best ever
I wish there was a video of how he tuned his drums I love his toms sound no matter what I do I can not get that sound
BRUTAL!
Man Tommy Aldridge is terrific! Drums sound pheonomenal too! Don't know what everyone else's deal is...
The toms and snare are pretty thin and weak-sounding overall. No "oomph" to them. I think the bass drums sound pretty darn good, though!
Im currently sportin the Clear Vintage Emperors--nothing at all short of AMAZING--I highly recommend them
One of the most grounded,coolest independent contractor pro's to hit the scene, ever ! .Don't start with the technical BS & who's better & anyone can do his gig, look what he's done & experienced...35+ years later.
I use a coated on one of my Gretsch snares. to me they sound best on wood snares. on a steel or brass snare i like the coated emperor ambassador. all my heads are Remo and i love them all
Fantastic!
Many thanks!
I think he was a great inspiration to the makers of the muppet show when they came up with Animal. Nonetheless, he's amazing, even at this age.
Tommy comes into my work all the time since he lives in the community where I live. He is the fucking nicest guy.
The reason why Tommy is a drum icon is because he is the pioneer of double bass drumming. He set the standard back in the seventies when no one else played like that. To invent that kind of playing was very creative, I mean, we're talking 1973, when he was already kicking ass with Black Oak Arkansas... That makes him one of the truly greatest of all time.
The master. The genesis of what brought me to drumming.
Tommy being iconic ❤❤❤
What a great coordination I wish I was like him in my 60es
Remo is the most widely available and has been around for years
Saw Tommy With whitesnake in 2015---he DESTROYED! It was like 1988 again.
the original animal..his technique is amazing..he looks like a wicked old witch,but he's quite a sweet guy..go Tommy!
he and John (rip) are the best rock drummers on this earth!!! they've insipered everyone and, maybe, anyone will do what they' done...
I just heard about him. It's the first time I see him.
FUCKING IMPRESSIVE ! O_O My god, what a BEAST he is !
melhor baterista do mundo!!!!!!!!
love tommy!!!
One of the best ever
Three dislikes? That surprises me. Tommy is an icon & an amazing drummer.
if you want to see tommy at work, check out the live show "speak of the devil".
The pat travers live too
Or Black Oak Arkansas Raunch'n'Roll live album.
Impressive!
Fiery Energy!
Liked Tommy ever since the first time I saw him with Black Oak Arkansas.
That drum kit did what it was told 🤭
Excellent drum sounds from a great drummer.
What a goddamn legend, power house
Consumate showman and brilliant drummer to boot.
GREAT HARD ROCK DRUMMER MR ALDRIDGE
Rock star
AWESOME Tommy!
Tommy has stayed super fit - think he’s 72-73 now and he’s still got the hair of an 18yr old kid
Tommy's rack toms look like floor toms. Just sayin'.
I will also say he seems like a really cool, down-to-Earth guy. And of course, he's a kickarse drummer
True! They sound nice, but 8 and 10 inches are much more confortable to play, in my opinion.
even Tommy Aldridge loves the Stuart Copeland ride.
Dope! Playing with hands.! (Watch the whole video)
I have loved your drumming since Black Oak....!!
Alas, some of us still pay retail for them...Keep kicking ass Tommy!
Since Bill Ward doesn't want to do the Black Sabbath reunion album and tour..as of yet, Tommy Aldridge would be great.
bill did want to do the tour
before you say more - check out benny greb's latin solo ........now he sounded really amazing with just his hands
This man is keeping the bonham alive!
Damn!
They're awesome!!!! Put them on my Gretsch Renowns and have a nice deep rich tone to them. I'm gonna try the coated ones next go around, but Remo all the way!!! Sorry so late!!! Ha ha!!!