I'm a rock drummer, since 1990. Not too old, not too young. I'm in love with music and with my instrument...more with the music. In this video Mr. Tommy Aldridge is remembering us the meaning of the drums in rock music. Nowadays a lot of great, technical, incredible drummers have completely forgot this attitude: "TO HAVE FUN" is the key. This man, with many others, has invented the rock drumming, the rock attitude. I really have no words...incredible...incredible artist. Thank you Mr. Aldridge for the inspiration. Incredible...
I was lucky enough to play drums for a living. I met Tommy twice and he is such a great person and influenced me greatly. I don't know he does it at his age. Incredible. I retired at 53 after 2 shoulder surgeries, 4 back surgeries and tendinitis. I have 3 Pearl Masters kits in my barn stacked in cases and haven't looked at them in 2 years because they equal pain. 😂 I just don't know how he does it.
Even in his mid-70s (belated happy birthday last week if you're reading this!), Tommy still hits the drums like they owe him money, but with such a style and touch that you immediately know it's him. Absolute legend.
I was a drummer in the 80's and played in the NY club scene like a lot of guys. Gotta tell ya, if ya watched Tommy play back then he made you want to play all day and elevate your chops. Crazy thing is... he still makes me want to play! Age means nothing!!! What a Legend!!!!
Watching him playing drums is the main reason I'm craving for immortality. Attitude, power, technique, showmanship, curly hair: he's got the full package. Long live Tommy.
Same.. can't help it. I mean not only is he an absolute beast back there but as a guitar player, I just watch him and I get so mesmerized by his playing then I always remind myself this guy played with Randy Rhoads, Gary Moore, Vivian Cambell, Adrian Vandenberg, Steve Vai, Randy Castillo, John Sykes, Reb Beach, Doug Aldrich and many other greats. What a legendary career he's had. One of the all time bests and played with some of the all time bests.
This is S-tier rock god playing Power, precision, timing, and presentation It's all here and a drummer who can play his kit blindfolded, knowing where everything is at speaks volumes
Seen whitesnake 7 times to date and I swear this man never ceases keep my excitement in for the age that Tommy is, he is an absolute beast of a drummer he could put anyone to shame without a doubt
Not only a timeless song, but a drummer who always brings it to the kit. I am in awe of this man. All the talk of who the best drummers are and yada-yada, but Tommy just bashes the hell out of his cymbals, plays his tunes with killer precision, and hasn't lost a beat. Tommy Aldridge is just a bad-ass. Thanks Drumeo.
Tommy is just the coolest MF around. His tiny splash 'tings, behind his head barely touching the cymbal....they are perfection. Everything he does has meaning for the power or emotion of the song. He never tries to out do the vocals or lead guitar he makes the ensemble better. He makes all of us better. Legend X 100!! The hand drum solo at the end was epic and fierce and everything a drummer should be. WOW! I just needed to edot this as I couldnt help bit watxhthos again....for the billionth time!! The chokes are just so perfect. The speed with which he cuts off fthe ringjng cymbals all about the kit is unreal. Jist unreal!!
hm, I found the hand-solo rather weird, but who am I to judge. If he feels like palying on the Set with his hands, it´s hi best right to do so , I´d rather use sticks.
I absolutely love with how much power this man plays at his age, so much emotion in his playing but yet the pocket is tight as it gets. A masterclass of a drummer.
I got to meet Tommy back in mid 1980's at Tommy Drum Shop in Austin and the autographed poster still hangs on my wall. This guy plays drums like they owe him money!.. Still killing it..
I had the pleasure of seeing Tommy live in 87' with Whitesnake. He's the real deal. Total wild man on the drums. Such a great influence for so many drummers like myself.
1. Don't ever piss tommy off! He would kill you!😂 2. He makes some of today's young drummers look like their sitting still! 3. 74yrs old an has more passion and energy than most teenagers! 4. Still the hardest working drummer in the business! 5. There will never be another like him! 6. God bless you tommy an drumeo for getting him on here! Took you long enough!😊 ❤😊❤ thank you drumeo!
Found the clip of Tommy playing this at an Expo backed by a live band. Off the back of that i bought the '1987' album (yes, I know that was Ainsley), and '87 became one of my big lockdown albums. THEN saw one of the few Whitesnake gigs on the tour after that. Tommy played with the same intensity through the entire set. The man is a next-level athlete.
Drumeo, you’re beautiful. This song is an all time favourite for me. Unlike soooo many good songs that I overplayed in my youth, this one has stuck with me for nearly 40 years and is still on my playlist. Tommy (and David) is a legend and it’s amazing he can still play these songs at his age. He even threw in a snippet of his solo that accompanies this song when they’re live. This made my day.
Oh my God! I didn’t even think about him doing his solo this whole time! PLEASE Drumeo, tell us you had him record his whole solo with your audio/video setup! We want to see it! And the fills in this one are just ridiculous. Gonna learn them all!
Saw Tommy playing with White Snake at the M3 festival a couple of years ago. Dozens of bands and dozens of drummers. But seeing Tommy was the highlight of the festival for me.
THANK YOU!!! this music, for me, is a blues-heavy metal perfection, those details are amazing...when he teach us that song will be even better...I saw him live, doing that solo, what a great experience
73 years old 🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟🤟
Dude's ALWAYS looked 73 years old.
Hasn't aged a day over 73 for the last 60 years.
@@pnkru_9909 🤣🤣🤣So true tho.
Retirement homes need to up their game. Rock Forever! 😉
73 years YOUNG! 🤘🤘🤘
Tommy is a perfect example of power, precision and just the right amount of flair.
*hair
@dima.jiharev I was going to react that exact same joke, but you were first😂
every musician should have the same work ethic and attitude as that gentleman..... a true legend
Agreed. A gentleman.
have you seen Shannon Larkin....shout to him as well
Rock solid Tommy!
lol
This man can judge his "work ethic" through video. Amazing skills.
I saw Tommy with Whitesnake in 1988 and 36 years later he is still playing with the same energy. He is truly incredible.
Remember when it was with Pat Travers?
One of the best examples of "Age is just a number."
Tell my body that. Lol.
@@mikepalmer1971 You're doing it wrong then. Sorry.
@@westonprice3994 Brainlet has spoken. People's bodies don't break down the same over time.
In his 70s, still hitting like it’s 1987. Love it. Man has to be in crazy shape. 💪🏼
I'm a rock drummer, since 1990. Not too old, not too young. I'm in love with music and with my instrument...more with the music. In this video Mr. Tommy Aldridge is remembering us the meaning of the drums in rock music. Nowadays a lot of great, technical, incredible drummers have completely forgot this attitude: "TO HAVE FUN" is the key. This man, with many others, has invented the rock drumming, the rock attitude. I really have no words...incredible...incredible artist. Thank you Mr. Aldridge for the inspiration. Incredible...
I was lucky enough to play drums for a living. I met Tommy twice and he is such a great person and influenced me greatly. I don't know he does it at his age. Incredible. I retired at 53 after 2 shoulder surgeries, 4 back surgeries and tendinitis. I have 3 Pearl Masters kits in my barn stacked in cases and haven't looked at them in 2 years because they equal pain. 😂 I just don't know how he does it.
I saw him with pat travers and ozzy. Him and neal are my fav drummers
His 'stop-on-a-dime' cymbal chokes are so 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
YES!!! SUCH A MASSIVE SNATCH OFF! YET WITH SO MUCH METAL RINGING AND .....CHOKE! AWESOME!!
Even in his mid-70s (belated happy birthday last week if you're reading this!), Tommy still hits the drums like they owe him money, but with such a style and touch that you immediately know it's him. Absolute legend.
they probably do owe him money
I like your style of writing I wish I could come up with a words stream like this
Coolest Grandfather ever. What a force on drums. Amazing he still has so much power. Rock on 🤘
I was a drummer in the 80's and played in the NY club scene like a lot of guys. Gotta tell ya, if ya watched Tommy play back then he made you want to play all day and elevate your chops. Crazy thing is... he still makes me want to play! Age means nothing!!! What a Legend!!!!
He toured through the 1970's, 1980's, 1990's, 2000's and into the 2020's. Imagine the stories he can tell. Has he written a book? If not, he should.
Watching him playing drums is the main reason I'm craving for immortality.
Attitude, power, technique, showmanship, curly hair: he's got the full package.
Long live Tommy.
Seen Tommy play many times, even though I’m a guitar player I always ended up watching him. Just amazing
Same.. can't help it. I mean not only is he an absolute beast back there but as a guitar player, I just watch him and I get so mesmerized by his playing then I always remind myself this guy played with Randy Rhoads, Gary Moore, Vivian Cambell, Adrian Vandenberg, Steve Vai, Randy Castillo, John Sykes, Reb Beach, Doug Aldrich and many other greats. What a legendary career he's had. One of the all time bests and played with some of the all time bests.
Tommy is 74 but moves like his 20. Truly a big inspiration to me.
Cleanest ride sound I've heard in a mix
Looks like the Carl Palmer signature ride.
74 and still the best hard rock drummer ever!!!
The transition in 4:07 will never cease to amaze me.
And that, ladies and gentlemen, how a true love looks like. Unstoppable not even death will do them apart. Live on young man! Hats off to you 🙇🏻
This is S-tier rock god playing
Power, precision, timing, and presentation
It's all here and a drummer who can play his kit blindfolded, knowing where everything is at speaks volumes
His chops have never been better. Aging like fine wine 👏🏼
Seen whitesnake 7 times to date and I swear this man never ceases keep my excitement in for the age that Tommy is, he is an absolute beast of a drummer he could put anyone to shame without a doubt
To be that able and rocking at 74 is simply amazing. Total inspiration. Thank you!
The aerial shots of that cymbal set up is gorgeous!
He has no china.
@@bbdrms7283But I have been there.
73 Years and still kicking Ass!!
🤘🤘🤘🤘
This is mesmerizing to watch. You can feel his energy and passion. He’s definitely re-living some memories of those past performances.
Man, the guy is a powerhouse! 😲
Unbelievable!!!... he is THE GOD OF DRUMS!!!... better than many many drummers from today... Long Life Tommy!!!
Tay kitt eeeeeh see!
74 years old but still kickin' ass 🤯🔥
Not only a timeless song, but a drummer who always brings it to the kit. I am in awe of this man. All the talk of who the best drummers are and yada-yada, but Tommy just bashes the hell out of his cymbals, plays his tunes with killer precision, and hasn't lost a beat. Tommy Aldridge is just a bad-ass. Thanks Drumeo.
That was insane! Amazing drumming 🎉
Tommy is just the coolest MF around. His tiny splash 'tings, behind his head barely touching the cymbal....they are perfection. Everything he does has meaning for the power or emotion of the song. He never tries to out do the vocals or lead guitar he makes the ensemble better. He makes all of us better. Legend X 100!!
The hand drum solo at the end was epic and fierce and everything a drummer should be. WOW!
I just needed to edot this as I couldnt help bit watxhthos again....for the billionth time!! The chokes are just so perfect. The speed with which he cuts off fthe ringjng cymbals all about the kit is unreal. Jist unreal!!
hm, I found the hand-solo rather weird, but who am I to judge. If he feels like palying on the Set with his hands, it´s hi best right to do so , I´d rather use sticks.
I could watch the foot cam all by itself , it’s a clinic in rhythm
Those last seconds!!!! That solo was priceless! I wonder how many waited to watch it?...
I did 😊
I was NOT ready for the hands 😭
Anyone that moved on before the last crash......kinda don't matter anyway. 😁
@@t3amtomahawk One of Tommy's trademarks...hands of steel....
Who needs stix when you have 12 hands!!
Tommy is awesome ! Still inspiring drummers everywhere. You rock Tommy . Much respect.
I knew that Tommy was a monster from back in the early 80s, but good lord.... that was next level.
I absolutely love with how much power this man plays at his age, so much emotion in his playing but yet the pocket is tight as it gets. A masterclass of a drummer.
I am 60 and wish I had the talent, speed, rhythmic ability, and oh yeah HAIR that Tommy has. Way to go!! No excuses in 6:03 minutes.
I got to meet Tommy back in mid 1980's at Tommy Drum Shop in Austin and the autographed poster still hangs on my wall. This guy plays drums like they owe him money!.. Still killing it..
Tommy is an absolute boss. Saw him live twice and he is amazing.
I could watch this man play drums forever, this is so good.
It's cool to see an old drummer still can rock😅
Tommy has always been a powerhouse, and this just shows how good the man is on the drums. Incredible
You just have to love this guy!! The energy, the passion....and so humble.
I had the pleasure of seeing Tommy live in 87' with Whitesnake. He's the real deal. Total wild man on the drums. Such a great influence for so many drummers like myself.
The hand solo was awesome.
Tommy is the reason we call where we sit a Throne!
you are a dicheead
Dude absolutely crushes that snare!
One of my all time favorites! Saw him with BOA, Pat Travers, and Ozzy!
Legend 🥁
1. Don't ever piss tommy off! He would kill you!😂 2. He makes some of today's young drummers look like their sitting still! 3. 74yrs old an has more passion and energy than most teenagers! 4. Still the hardest working drummer in the business! 5. There will never be another like him! 6. God bless you tommy an drumeo for getting him on here! Took you long enough!😊 ❤😊❤ thank you drumeo!
Found the clip of Tommy playing this at an Expo backed by a live band. Off the back of that i bought the '1987' album (yes, I know that was Ainsley), and '87 became one of my big lockdown albums. THEN saw one of the few Whitesnake gigs on the tour after that. Tommy played with the same intensity through the entire set. The man is a next-level athlete.
Tommy is a legend. A monster on those drums. That he still hits with that power and like those drums owe him money is amazing.
Tommy is a monster playing the drums, his playing style is wonderful, technical and aggressive at the same time!
HOLY SHIT that was an absolute ride!!
New respect for Tommy, this song, and Whitesnake.
Tommy Aldridge still kicking it. Amazing.
WHOA !!! THERE IS SO MUCH POWER IN THAT IT IS AN INSPIRATION FOR US CLASSIC ROCKERS. TOMMY ALDRIGE IS AN INCREDIBLE DRUMMER
This man is literally double my age - his energy + how hard he hits makes me feel extremely inadequate.
Drumeo, you’re beautiful. This song is an all time favourite for me. Unlike soooo many good songs that I overplayed in my youth, this one has stuck with me for nearly 40 years and is still on my playlist. Tommy (and David) is a legend and it’s amazing he can still play these songs at his age. He even threw in a snippet of his solo that accompanies this song when they’re live. This made my day.
Oh my God! I didn’t even think about him doing his solo this whole time! PLEASE Drumeo, tell us you had him record his whole solo with your audio/video setup! We want to see it! And the fills in this one are just ridiculous. Gonna learn them all!
What I absolutely love about this song and about this drum performance is how much emphasis is played on the bass drum
Saw Tommy playing with White Snake at the M3 festival a couple of years ago. Dozens of bands and dozens of drummers. But seeing Tommy was the highlight of the festival for me.
When I was 4 years old … my dad took me to see Ozzy, and Tommy was the drummer.
I have loved this man’s drumming for 43 years!
One of my personal favorite drummers on anything he touches. So much power and structure in his style. He drives the song so uniquely.
a true legend. every drum hits sounds like he is giving his heart and soul to it. BANG!
You are an inspiration to 70pluss rockers everywhere
This is an incredible display of drumming pocket and overall badassery! I'm completely blown away.
The legend himself! It is always great to see Drumeo post a new video of the master in action!
Omg. The strength and precision at that age! 😮
Number one guitar 🎸 🎸 🎸 🎸 🎸 🎸 🎸 solo ever !!!! Yeaaaaaaah!!!!!!!!
Smooth like butter!
THANK YOU!!! this music, for me, is a blues-heavy metal perfection, those details are amazing...when he teach us that song will be even better...I saw him live, doing that solo, what a great experience
Tommy is a legend
This guy is rocking at 73 this is amazing
One of my biggest inspirations! What I wouldn’t give to just meet this guys, hug him, and say thank you!
Tommy Aldridge ruled, rules and will always rule!!!
Tommy is a banger, such an overlooked and underrated drummer. Rock royalty.
Love some Aynsley ❤
He's a true LEGEND!!
One of the absolute best rock drummers in the world! Without a doubt💥
What a legend.
God DAYUM. This dude has more ability, chops, and energy than many drummers a quarter his age! My hat's off!
Tommy Aldrigde a drumming legend.
This was absolutely EPIC!
nothing but respect for this man
A living legend and an inspiration to all us old heads, rock on
One of the legends of all time.
that was amazing, what a machine this guy is! A living legend mr Aldridge.
Ultimate rock drummer!
I saw this guy here in Brazil more than 10 years ago and his vitality is the same. Incredible precision!
This was so good! Thank you Drumeo for bringing us epic performances by legends of the craft.
Tommy Aldridge is an absolute Beast !! 💪
In his 70s and still putting us young punks to shame
This guy has been in my top three forever. Him , Bonham , and Peart. Iv seen all but Bonham who passed before I started going to shows.
That ending has left me moved and speechless 👏👏
Drum solo at the end was so rad. Tommy's a beast!
Tommy Aldridge is simply amazing...always has been from ozzy to white snake, whatever he took on he made it his own 😎👌👏 thanks for this drumeo.
He had a double bass in BOA.....dude is a legend for sure! Salute to Mr. Aldridge.
Born to play live. Badass drummer.
If I hang around that long I hope I can still play with that fire and passion like Tommy does!🥁🤘
Rock On Brother!🤘
My Drumming Hero!
Thanks for decades of entertainment, kind Sir.
🤟😎🤘
Love you, Tommy!