Lee was a fantastic musician. Most people can’t play the drums at all, let alone when they’re in extremely ill health. Lee, thank you for the brilliant drumming. You will never be forgotten.
After the first two bars of Lee playing you can tell that this is the guy that recorded the drums tracks for Crazy Train. I've listened to Crazy Train a million times and that is defintely him.
@@MrMystery666 He has incredible feel. Diary of a Madman is my #1 favourite album of all time (and that's saying something) . That lineup with Lee, Bob, and Randy was a superband.
Despite being so sick, he still had some chops. Everything was on point as far as I could tell. He made everything look so easy. I love that he still had the enthusiasm for playing.
I particularly loved his sense of dynamics here. It takes a lot of control to play as quietly as he did and still have it sound proper. You could still hear him sing with no mic. That’s a rare talent for drummers
A titan of the drums. The parts that he created on those first two Ozzy records were priceless. I wore out the grooves of the Diary album everyday after school of my sophmore year in high school. Lee, thank you for the joyous thunderous drums! I still crank those records today at 55. Rest in peace my drummer brother.
"the old man"? he's a living legend, and his day was made decades ago. and for those "young people" rock and roll is not a path for them... there's no business in music for "young people" except rap. the only business left that exists in R-n-R, is making vignettes about people who are legends.
Still has it even when very ill a great and amazing drummer you can still hear the power. The cornerstone of Uriah Heep. RIP Lee you beautiful kind man
I feel bad that I wasn't aware of Lee Kerslake until after his passing, but one thing I can say is that having learnt a few rudimentary chords, I can imagine being able to play guitar, but I can never imagine being able to play the drums, and it's so heartwarming to see and hear Lee on this video!
This guy is amazing and a legend. His timing with Bob Daisey and Randy made this track part of history and his feel contributed to the sound, timing and feel that made this track legendary
Sounds like he a was a great guy but I was never a fan of Castillo's playing especially when I saw them live - just obliterated every song with the double bass and too much stuff. Dude - there's only one Tommy Aldridge! He was better during the Ultimate Sin era when he kept it simpler - more like Kerslake's original template for that music.
I dont know about you but Randy Castillo looked and sounded great when I saw him in videos and once live. He seemed like a decent guy and his people were so proud one of theirs made the big time. That was pretty nice to give a guy like that a break thank you oz&sharon.( I hope u know his life got cut short by cancer)
The legendary Mr.Kerslake: The joy he shows while playing is infectious and let me say: Go Lee, smash the drums. Show them, what drums is all about!! And of course, he plays fabulously. And sings with such soul here. A class of its own. R.i.P...
I met Lee when I was 15 years old at a fishing pier. He couldn't get all his gear through the turnstile so I helped him not knowing who he was and so we became fishing buddies for the day. He told me his living and he was in town opening up for Kiss. He gave me passes for the show and during the show since I was front row he threw his autographed drum sticks to me. Lee Kerslake, R.I.P.
This is fricken AWESOME! Everyone thinks Ozzy Ozzy Ozzy when they hear crazy train,or often you hear about Randy's face melting guitar,but there's two other guys on that track you never hear about, and their really the best part of the song,if you take the drums and bass away the crazy train will not be going off any rails
Not to mention Bob Daisley wrote all the lyrics on the first two albums. Lee Kerslake is an absolute beast on the drums. The intro to Over the Mountain still gives me chills every time I hear it. Would have loved to see those three stay together in a situation that didn't involve Sharon Arden (Osbourne)
my friend came & got me when Diary of a Madman came out & said you gotta chk this record out it's Ozzy Osbourne for some reason that sounded like a soul singer to me we got to his house & he drop the needle on Over The Mountain Cranked Up Lee Kerslake's Drum Intro almost gave me a heart attack lol shame Ozzy & Sharon rob this man of his credit's money & rerecord his & Bob's parts on the 1st two records, thanks for sharing , man this brought tears to my eyes he was such a great guy from the interviews I've heard of em & one of my favorite drummers RIP my man.
david johanson indeed. I love those two albums, I think they saved Ozzy’s career (and maybe his life too). Such great musicians. Fond memories from my teen years. Peace.
Thanks for this upload of one of my favorite drummers in his element. A beautiful video. I got quite emotional watching this gentleman play this song from memory. He never forgot how. This was joyful for me. Kudos to London Bridge Films for putting this one up for Lee's many fans.
Around ‘90 or so, I was new in the radio business and as the overnight guy, they would send me out to emcee the shows that none of the prime time jocks wanted to do. I had the fortune to introduce Uriah Heep at The Newport Music Hall in Cbus, Ohio, and not only were they a bunch of really nice guys, but I specifically remember Lee refusing to let me leave the dressing room after the show until he poured me one more drink...and then another! Good thing I didn’t have to work that night, right? One of those memories that I’ll always have tucked away. RIP
Just a basic quad. And I have a lot of love for the man, but he is way out of time here. I wonder how long it had been since he played up to this clip.
And you should know that better than me with that beautiful pearl kit in your pic! Stepping away from the drums was one of the worst mistakes I’ve ever made.
Great drummer 🥁 and a great human being RIP Lee god bless you ❤from heep and rock fan's all over the world. We love you ❤️🥁good night sweet Prince 🤴. Heep are in heaven 🎶🎵🎹🥁🎸magnificent man 🤟😞we miss you. But will never forget you.
Saw Lee with UH in 75 for the first time. Heavy hitter, they had to stop for about a half hour or so while they repaired his set he was hitting so hard. UH well respected especially with other artists. Always giving a great performance night after night and often exceeding that on others. One of the best live bands ever. Not many sound as good or better live than recorded. That night they played over 3 hours and 4-5 encores with no less than 4 each. Lee has always been underated but respected. When is R&R Hall of Fame going to recognize them? Been around for 53 years and playing. Sad that all but one has passed.
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Lee was a fantastic musician. Most people can’t play the drums at all, let alone when they’re in extremely ill health. Lee, thank you for the brilliant drumming. You will never be forgotten.
instablaster.
My mum bought Lee's house in 1977 & he ended up not moving out for a year. So many memories. RIP big fella.
Hope he paid rent
Lee Kerslake is a legend. Rightfully due respect and accolade. His work speaks for itself. Lee will be sorely missed. RIP, Lee.
Randy Rhoads. Bob Daisley. Lee Kerslake. What a band! Just magical!!
who sang vocals for those boys?
The guy had the chops till the very end, a true master, indeed.
Still remembers more lyrics than Ozzy 🤣 RIP Lee
LMAO, you made my day 😂
😂😂😂😂😂😂😂🤘
lol
lol and sings way better than Ozzy too!
😂😂😂
After the first two bars of Lee playing you can tell that this is the guy that recorded the drums tracks for Crazy Train. I've listened to Crazy Train a million times and that is defintely him.
Bless him! Over the mountain is one of the greatest opening drum intro in history. Rip Lee
...and a year and a half later, he flies with the angels. RIP Mr. Kerslake.
As much the angel could carry...
It’s mind blowing that even in Ill health he could play as well as he does
@@MrMystery666 He has incredible feel. Diary of a Madman is my #1 favourite album of all time (and that's saying something) . That lineup with Lee, Bob, and Randy was a superband.
Flying high again! 🎼🎸
well I think he was sick right here too as much weight as he gained with the cancer
Despite being so sick, he still had some chops. Everything was on point as far as I could tell. He made everything look so easy. I love that he still had the enthusiasm for playing.
It's actually all over the place, but good on him for doing it.
He refused to let Cancer win over his love for music
Not bad for anybody sick or not.
I particularly loved his sense of dynamics here. It takes a lot of control to play as quietly as he did and still have it sound proper. You could still hear him sing with no mic. That’s a rare talent for drummers
He contributed to making 2 of the greatest metal records of all time. He left us a giant musical legacy!! Much respect to Lee...Rest well sir!!
'Over The Mountain' all that needs to be said. Blew my mind as a young drummer. Thanks Lee RIP
Best drum intro ever.
A good piece for "one upsmanship" in the junior high band room among the drummers!
Little dolls pretty cool. Made my drummer learn that till he got it right.
@@johnsoos6907 Always blew me away!
Yup, but damn... that intro for Little Dolls. _F'ing FIRE._
"Whoever was king, never loses majesty"
R.I.P. Lee Kerslake
He sounds good singing and drumming ! I love old school Iconic drummers . He makes drumming look like its second nature !
A titan of the drums. The parts that he created on those first two Ozzy records were priceless. I wore out the grooves of the Diary album everyday after school of my sophmore year in high school. Lee, thank you for the joyous thunderous drums! I still crank those records today at 55. Rest in peace my drummer brother.
A very underrated drummer!!! R.I.P. Lee! My eternal respect and admiration!
There's 6 year olds playing Over the Mountain on RUclips.
This mans drumming especially on over the mountain is a thing of beauty. A beast of a drummer .
Yes! Whenever there is a discussion on favorite drum playing Over the Mountain is the song I'll bring up.
Anyone who gave this a thumbs down is flat out ignorant. Massive respect from me to this LEGEND
Okay comment police
They probably have no idea who this is....
A very fat legend.
I just gave a thumb down to make you cry a little bit more...
Shut the F up loser.
RIP Lee Kerslake, for me the drummer of Uriah Heep!!
Me too
The only one!
oh yes
Even the young guys were in awe of him! Wow, what a brilliant drummer, and great man.
For sure xx Tayla
RIP Lee. Sad you're gone. The original drummer with the Blizzard of Ozz. Played on Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman. Awesome drummer.
Thanks for the heads up Sherlock Holmes....we would have never known this, without your insight.
@inside outside upside downside For the record, I did not know that. Thanks for the info!
@inside outside upside downside there is always one arsehole in a barrel of tits brother 😉😂👍
Toolmybass
Why are you being a fucking asshole? Why don’t you delete this comment and stop being a fucking asshole!
@@Toolmybass you really have a tool up your ass don't you?
Good on these young people for clearly making an old man’s day. He still had the timing.
He made our day, what an amazing guy x
Also the voice imo!
@@LondonBridgeFilms You can tell the guitar accompaniment made him so excited.
"the old man"? he's a living legend, and his day was made decades ago. and for those "young people" rock and roll is not a path for them... there's no business in music for "young people" except rap. the only business left that exists in R-n-R, is making vignettes about people who are legends.
Yes... the timing was.. perfect 😆 rip
Lee - Good people! Respect!!!
I had the pleasure of meeting Lee back in the early 80s backstage at a show, nicest guy you'd ever want to meet, he'll be missed by many.
Still has it even when very ill a great and amazing drummer you can still hear the power. The cornerstone of Uriah Heep. RIP Lee you beautiful kind man
I feel bad that I wasn't aware of Lee Kerslake until after his passing, but one thing I can say is that having learnt a few rudimentary chords, I can imagine being able to play guitar, but I can never imagine being able to play the drums, and it's so heartwarming to see and hear Lee on this video!
Lee, still listening to you, thinking of you and missing you all the time brother. You are a true rock star, always. Love your work
When I’m having a bad day I just watch this ! Very uplifting ! Lee sings very well ! Thankful that these videos are available for the public to see .
The drummer always makes the difference. Close your eyes and tell me this isn't the sound of Blizzard....rest in peace, Lee.
There is a 10 year old Japanese girl onn here that can drum better than this...close your eyes and you cant tell the difference....
Now that is the original drum sound .
Sure Phil. Lots of drummers down at the union hall needing work. Just sayn. Sharon had no problem finding them?
Thats the Blizzard sound, total respect for that man.
@@Toolmybass SHUT UP,POOR KID
Lee was a fantastic drummer and those records hold up today. Poor man shafted out of money for all these years. God bless Lee and may you RIP 🙏
This guy is amazing and a legend. His timing with Bob Daisey and Randy made this track part of history and his feel contributed to the sound, timing and feel that made this track legendary
R.I.P. Lee 😥 Drummer on 2 of the greatest rock albums ever recorded.
This brought a huge smile to my face. Lee is a legend.
He certainly is xx
RIP Lee, best Heep drummer. Tears In my eyes.
Thank you xxx
RIP Lee. Without you and your drumming, some of the best rock songs ever wouldn’t exist.
Started listening to him in the early 70's with Uriah Heep....RIP Mate...
RIP Lee Kerslake, and Randy Castillo.
Tommy A. is getting nervous.
Sounds like he a was a great guy but I was never a fan of Castillo's playing especially when I saw them live - just obliterated every song with the double bass and too much stuff. Dude - there's only one Tommy Aldridge! He was better during the Ultimate Sin era when he kept it simpler - more like Kerslake's original template for that music.
@@Twotontessie Yeah, got have some restraint sometimes. Keep it close to the album version!
@@Twotontessie Castillo did the Ultimate Sin tour
I dont know about you but Randy Castillo looked and sounded great when I saw him in videos and once live. He seemed like a decent guy and his people were so proud one of theirs made the big time. That was pretty nice to give a guy like that a break thank you oz&sharon.( I hope u know his life got cut short by cancer)
The legendary Mr.Kerslake: The joy he shows while playing is infectious and let me say: Go Lee, smash the drums. Show them, what drums is all about!! And of course, he plays fabulously. And sings with such soul here. A class of its own. R.i.P...
Soberb, fantastic, Lee Karslake was magnific person and artist
3 words... OVER THE MOUNTAIN. Face melted
A pure honour to play with Lee. Hear those fuckin' drums even "now" the Ozzy sound immediately ;) we love you Lee!
Rip, fabulous drummer Lee
Rest In Peace. Knowing he help create music that will last forever, and got to make it with the late great Randy Rhoads is quite a bucket list.
He collected an award for Randy back in January at the metal hall of fame, he was so proud to get it on behalf of his dear pal
Love Lee to bits. This guy has done it all.
He became huge but still played like a boss til the end!
What a treat to see this....!!!....the real deal!!!
I love rock and roll grandpas. Those guys could play. Love you, Lee Kerslake
Great Lee Kerslake drummer. Underrated. But for me, one of the best drummers ever.
Brilliant drumming throughout his career. This makes me sad. He was so cute in his old age too. Always such a nice guy.
Love it when old legends donate their time and interest to younger guys in the formative years. Lee was just an all around good guy.
I met Lee yrs ago,was a cool guy!!RIP Lee!!
I met Lee when I was 15 years old at a fishing pier. He couldn't get all his gear through the turnstile so I helped him not knowing who he was and so we became fishing buddies for the day. He told me his living and he was in town opening up for Kiss. He gave me passes for the show and during the show since I was front row he threw his autographed drum sticks to me. Lee Kerslake, R.I.P.
RIP lee your playing drums in metal heaven.
This is fricken AWESOME! Everyone thinks Ozzy Ozzy Ozzy when they hear crazy train,or often you hear about Randy's face melting guitar,but there's two other guys on that track you never hear about, and their really the best part of the song,if you take the drums and bass away the crazy train will not be going off any rails
Not to mention Bob Daisley wrote all the lyrics on the first two albums. Lee Kerslake is an absolute beast on the drums. The intro to Over the Mountain still gives me chills every time I hear it.
Would have loved to see those three stay together in a situation that didn't involve Sharon Arden (Osbourne)
Music makes people live longer! Facts!! Thank you sir Kerslake
my friend came & got me when Diary of a Madman came out & said you gotta chk this record out it's Ozzy Osbourne for some reason that sounded like a soul singer to me we got to his house & he drop the needle on Over The Mountain Cranked Up Lee Kerslake's Drum Intro almost gave me a heart attack lol shame Ozzy & Sharon rob this man of his credit's money & rerecord his & Bob's parts on the 1st two records, thanks for sharing , man this brought tears to my eyes he was such a great guy from the interviews I've heard of em & one of my favorite drummers RIP my man.
Curse for anyone who says anything bad about this man. Those two albums he teamed with ozzy are good.
david johanson indeed. I love those two albums, I think they saved Ozzy’s career (and maybe his life too). Such great musicians. Fond memories from my teen years. Peace.
They are masterpieces. Probably best two metal albums ever.
I never realized Lee played with Ozzy. I was a fan from the Uriah Heep days. I didn't know his career went past that.
Everything this man did was much more than just good.
He did great backup vocals with Heep too.
I am from Brazil!
R.I.P. Lee Kerslake.Sentiremos muito sua falta,porque sempre te amamos muito e assim sera p/ sempre!!!
Tears...
Com certeza!
I have been a Uriah Heep fan for 49 years. Lee kicked that band into stardom. RIP.
RIP & God bless you Mr. Kerslake.
Lee's definitely havin fun...like riding a bike...no blizzard without this musical legend....drum with the angels mate...
GOD Bless you Mr. Kerslake !!
I have nothing but ultimate love and respect for mr.kerslake.
Lee is my fovorite Drummer all time!
R.I.P Lee❤❤❤❤❤❤
Thanks for this upload of one of my favorite drummers in his element. A beautiful video. I got quite emotional watching this gentleman play this song from memory. He never forgot how. This was joyful for me. Kudos to London Bridge Films for putting this one up for Lee's many fans.
This is exactly what my uncle looks like reliving the 80's.
Rock on Uncle Johannes \m/ 😎 \m/ Rock on
Lee masterclass of all times
I have tears in my eyes... Such a great drumming! Wow awesome and his voice... Wounderfull... R.I.P. Mister Kerslake!
The dislikes are from those who just don't know they are looking at part of rock history
Ask Simon Crowell.
They might not know music.
@@creamwobbly haha! Gotcha.
Ummm ......the "rock history" was almost 40 years ago. This is definitively not it!
I don't get this f.. disliking monsters. Srew ya.
He earned it and got his recognition, RIP. From a fan and a fellow drummer . 🤘
RIP Lee Kerslake!
Thank You so much...
Thank you Lee Kerslake!!
Around ‘90 or so, I was new in the radio business and as the overnight guy, they would send me out to emcee the shows that none of the prime time jocks wanted to do. I had the fortune to introduce Uriah Heep at The Newport Music Hall in Cbus, Ohio, and not only were they a bunch of really nice guys, but I specifically remember Lee refusing to let me leave the dressing room after the show until he poured me one more drink...and then another! Good thing I didn’t have to work that night, right? One of those memories that I’ll always have tucked away. RIP
that's a great story and a better memory! Lee was a great drummer.
Jim dickhaus one more Cheers to you my friend
FANTASTIC!!!!! Keep them coming!!
Wow!!!! Its like riding a bicycle!!!!🙂😊☺😊🙂 He is singing and playing at the same time!!!!🤓😀🙂😊☺😊 Awesome!!! Totally awesome!!!
Damn he was good. After all these years. Thanks so much for sharing this!
He’s really still nailing this, and his voice sounds fantastic.
That fill at 1:54 was Tight!!
Stroke of genius there. I also noticed it was bang on in time.
Just a basic quad. And I have a lot of love for the man, but he is way out of time here. I wonder how long it had been since he played up to this clip.
And you should know that better than me with that beautiful pearl kit in your pic! Stepping away from the drums was one of the worst mistakes I’ve ever made.
The musicians who formed my 💘. RIP Brother, mentor prophet of happiness. God bless you Lee. Thanks for letting me in
very cool, love seeing lee on the drums and having fun,
you left us some great work lee,....thank you !!!
Brilliant Lee! That sounded great, love your drumming on those 2 ozzy albums.
Thanks for the music Lee. You are missed.
Just listened to my favorite album ever Diary of a Madman, and looked this guy up...Legend!
Great drummer 🥁 and a great human being RIP Lee god bless you ❤from heep and rock fan's all over the world. We love you ❤️🥁good night sweet Prince 🤴. Heep are in heaven 🎶🎵🎹🥁🎸magnificent man 🤟😞we miss you. But will never forget you.
Another rock/metal star in the sky
When a rocker love rock he never stop!
Это болезнь и она не лечится :))
@@user-te4oo2xu6n Da, njet problemski!:):)
Because he is otherwise utterly finished and to fat to do it, right?
@@simaojoseph Dude, have some class. He just recently died.
Jason Heavner wtf? Did you even got what I meant?
Thank you for posting this!!! Blizzard of Ozz enchanted me as a teen. I was 14 In 1980 and these guys were like gods to me.
Incredible groove and power... he helped make those songs MAGIC
Once a great drummer always a great drummer r.i.p.❤
What an awesome drummer he was. Still had the timing. RIP Lee
Lee died? No. So sad. A power drummer with immense chops. Love his work. RIP big man....
Saw Lee with UH in 75 for the first time. Heavy hitter, they had to stop for about a half hour or so while they repaired his set he was hitting so hard.
UH well respected especially with other artists. Always giving a great performance night after night and often exceeding that on others. One of the best live bands ever. Not many sound as good or better live than recorded. That night they played over 3 hours and 4-5 encores with no less than 4 each. Lee has always been underated but respected.
When is R&R Hall of Fame going to recognize them? Been around for 53 years and playing. Sad that all but one has passed.
Never regret growing older, some people are denied that privilege ...🙏
REST IN PEACE LEE KERSLAKE
Wow! I Loved that so much. RIP Lee!
What a fantastic moment caught for all of us to share. Thank you 👍🏻
He plays way better than any young kid these days.. and sings at the same time..
Lee is one of Rocks greatest drummers.......
Abso-f***ing-lutely!
RIP LEE. YOU WILL FOREVER BE ONE OF MY DRUMMING IDOLS! BRILLIANT!!
If my dad was more like this guy, I may have had a chance at happiness! RIP Mr. Kerslake. I'll see you when I get there.