Tony Royster Jr ripping it uppp

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    I had an appearance on Drumchannel a few days ago and got the friggin ridonkulous opportunity to meet my all-time favorite drummer, Tony Royster Jr :)
    Epic thanks to Don Lombardi from DW who made the appearance and this epic experience possible. I got to hang out with Terry Bozzio aswell, and got a tour of the DW factory. Defo one of the most overwhelming days of my life thus far, so so SO appreciative to the people who made it possible.
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  • @giantkiller56
    @giantkiller56 10 ปีที่แล้ว +266

    That loud clanking you hear is the sound of millions of drummers around the world (myself included) dropping our sticks and walking away from the drums forever.

    • @wdrumz
      @wdrumz 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I felt the same way watching Chad Szeliga, Carter Beauford, and Ketih Carlock. NOW I look forward to surpassing them and being the best I can be. I know I will get to that level. There was a time I literally almost questioned my path on drums but then God came through for me and helped me keep at it again for good reasons too =D

    • @davidmullenax3039
      @davidmullenax3039 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      +wdrumz dude same. Seeing tony royster jr play that insane solo at 12 just about killed me but he hed been playing for 8 years! Iv been playen for 5 years an in 3 years im plannen to surpass his skill when he was 15 an in the future!

    • @wdrumz
      @wdrumz 9 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      David Mullenax Never let the excuse of more years over you question your path. I've seen A LOT of guys use that as a excuse to how they could be better than me when it's ironic how poor their technique is, can't groove, hit hard as shit, fills are sloppy, the works haha. I have been playing 5 years and bust my ass off almost everyday. Do not let that time go to waste bro.

    • @Wannalikemy
      @Wannalikemy 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      giantkiller56 If youre not at least this good by 6 years in, yeah you should definetley quit. Lolol

    • @vikram8578
      @vikram8578 9 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Gordo Smith award for bullshit statement of the year goes to..

  • @Tooschbag
    @Tooschbag 10 ปีที่แล้ว +253

    Anybody claiming that its sloppy or they can do it have no idea how great Tony Royster Jr. is. Kid could play circles around everybody at 12.

    • @tamakit1990
      @tamakit1990 10 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Agreed yo

    • @CamelOnDirtBike
      @CamelOnDirtBike 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Just because you can play technically difficult stuff at a very young age does not make you great musician.

    • @JonahS777
      @JonahS777 10 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Mikael Vilhelmsson Oh really?

    • @CamelOnDirtBike
      @CamelOnDirtBike 10 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      JonahS777 Is that even a question? Since music, at its best, is an artform. If you think that being technically advanced is enough to be a great musician you should think again.

    • @jarmatthews8643
      @jarmatthews8643 10 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      Mikael Vilhelmsson Either way he is a great musician because he can create grooves and beats that are technically difficult and sound beautiful and plays them with great proficiency. Not only can he play/create any beat or groove that most people would have difficulty with, he plays them better.

  • @Kazyman
    @Kazyman 8 ปีที่แล้ว +63

    As a drummer, I occasionaly play a vid of Royster to get a smile of appreciation on my face. In my opinion, he's one of the all time greats, EVEN when he was 12 years old. Wow.

  • @Alexleight
    @Alexleight 10 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    Well that escalated quickly.

  • @JohnsyOmniscient
    @JohnsyOmniscient 10 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    What differentiates Tony from the other speedsters out there who is just as good or probably even better than him is that, he has a unique approach to the kit, when you hear him play, it's actually music that comes from him, there is musicality in his solos and not just random high-speed drum spins, that's why we all love him.

  • @Ru1Roy
    @Ru1Roy 10 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    When I saw this video I was like "WELL I can play like that too!"... then I sat at my drum set and was like "How the hell did he play that..."

    • @NIKKO500
      @NIKKO500 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      😂😂

  • @Taqsii
    @Taqsii 10 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Love how he does this intense drumfill and ends it with a hit on the bell and goes back into his chill groove. Awesome!

    • @andy5000120
      @andy5000120 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      My thoughts exactly, I nearly wet myself when he just flicked off to that bell it sound amazing

  • @thedjames97
    @thedjames97 9 ปีที่แล้ว +37

    I love that splash ending

  • @goatflieg
    @goatflieg 10 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    Spent some time with Tony at the Drum Fantasy Camp in Cleveland in 2008. Otherworldly skills... and one of the nicest and most unassuming guys I've ever met. Made a BIG positive impression on me.

  • @blindriverboy
    @blindriverboy 12 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    this may be the most unique drummer of our generation. I have never heard someone bring electronica and DJ styles to life like this. Amazing!

  • @jeff_kal
    @jeff_kal 2 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Short, sweet, and well rounded demo of the ingenuity and technical yet abstract and limitless ability that Tony possesses…been watching this particular clip for 15 years and it still amazes me. It’s a go to whenever I’m arguing with another musician about the worlds best drummer lol

  • @ryandirusso
    @ryandirusso 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    10 years later, still one of my favorite TH-cam videos

  • @stevedrums1675
    @stevedrums1675 13 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    He's not my favorite drummer ever, but he does things that I would have never thought physically possible. He is an unbelivable talent.

  • @mrdude1433
    @mrdude1433 12 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    lol i love how even if he doesnt want to play at first, he starts playing and plays something he likes and that gets him inspired, and the cycle continues...

  • @zacmilne9423
    @zacmilne9423 10 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I love how Cobus' most viewed video ( by a significant ratio) features Tony Royster Jr.

  • @steveroldanimal4306
    @steveroldanimal4306 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It's those little things that makes us appreciate drummers such as Tony. Absolutely incredible

  • @KashTheTorontoMan
    @KashTheTorontoMan 8 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    There will always be haters but Tony Royster Jr. is the greatest

    • @gidoguy
      @gidoguy 8 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      +ecbenny J Your joking right? lmao

    • @tagusan8999
      @tagusan8999 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They have completely different styles. Does not compute.

    • @taikonauta7698
      @taikonauta7698 8 ปีที่แล้ว

      +Gideon Ward Give some polyrythms to Royster and let's see what he does

    • @camu123789
      @camu123789 8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I love Tony but.........Matt Garstka

    • @D_2387
      @D_2387 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Tony is an amazing but there is no way he's on the level of guys like Buddy Rich. Forget the styles. Look at the technique and skill of Buddy. No one tops it

  • @ronjon5386
    @ronjon5386 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I never get tired of this. I’ve watched it a hundred times at least . If I’m wanting to play and can’t get to it I pull this up just to remind myself just how much further I need to go and I have been playing for 40 years. Tony doesn’t even even take the damn jacket off. That butterfly swing between the crash cymbals is fucking amazing. Anyone that say anything negative about this is totally jealous. Sit down and rip it up. Amazing.

  • @kenhagerty5625
    @kenhagerty5625 9 ปีที่แล้ว +64

    Damn! Not even his own set!!

  • @KimberlyThompson
    @KimberlyThompson 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    🤣😂 “One more bar and u were going to send me a bill!” 🔥😂Don’s the greatest! #TR🏆🥁 thanks Tony 💕

  • @DirERearEdits
    @DirERearEdits 8 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    I thought I was a drummer

    • @williamfreeman1709
      @williamfreeman1709 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      u thought wrong

    • @Grit489
      @Grit489 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Guess not

    • @emanhacker
      @emanhacker 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Boston Chris You are but tony started at such a young age that hes just next level.

  • @michaelroane9813
    @michaelroane9813 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This video inpired me to pick up drumming when I was much younger. Every so often I rewatch it. Absolutely moving performance everytime. Wasn't even his kit!! Thanks Cobus and Tony Royster Jr. for all the fun I've had at the kit.

  • @NOAHCASAS
    @NOAHCASAS 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    HE PLAYED YOUR DRUM SET LIKE YOU WILL NEVER PLAY IT

  • @goldenrick9704
    @goldenrick9704 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Used to watch this with my friend back in 2011 he passed this year ... he’s in a better place now.

  • @imaxdigital7052
    @imaxdigital7052 8 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    MARS VOLTA NEEDS ROYSTER AND ROYSTER NEEDS MARS VOLTA

  • @cheetah219
    @cheetah219 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love the beginning the most cause he pushes the pulse back so effortlessly.

  • @ghost00110
    @ghost00110 12 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Tony: "But i dont wanna rip it up mann. im wearing my nice vest"

  • @benblackburn2693
    @benblackburn2693 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    every video i watch of him he always asks what he should play then he pulls out crazy shit like this.... all i can say is wow

  • @RonnySwift01
    @RonnySwift01 9 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Muscle. Memory. Repeat.

    • @justinguerrero8941
      @justinguerrero8941 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Every. Instrument. Is. Muscle. Memory. Drumming is one of the only if not the only instrument where improvising randomly shows real skill. *cough cough* unlike guitar *cough*

    • @peacauve
      @peacauve 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      Ronny Swift wrong, very wrong.

    • @RonnySwift01
      @RonnySwift01 9 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ^ You dont even know dude. I can tell you dont play drums. Telling me im wrong, prove me wrong then dummy

    • @peacauve
      @peacauve 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      You can tell huh.
      Alright namecaller, sooth sayer. Creation, separates being a basic drummer into a person with a talent. Go watch the one hour online lesson he does with roland.

    • @peacauve
      @peacauve 9 ปีที่แล้ว

      He channels the energy. Jay Z.

  • @tigermilk808
    @tigermilk808 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Just watching a few of his videos in the last few days and he's quickly risen to the top of my list of favorite drummers.

  • @kettlemagic
    @kettlemagic 10 ปีที่แล้ว +54

    Tony Royster Jr. would make a great drummer for Animals as Leaders.

    • @BandaDK
      @BandaDK 10 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      ***** Clearly you don't know Animals as Leaders LOL.

    • @strawlemon2693
      @strawlemon2693 10 ปีที่แล้ว

      I totally agree.

    • @BlizzReport
      @BlizzReport 9 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      no man^^ narvene koperweis is perfect for aal^^

    • @firasnacef001
      @firasnacef001 7 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Matt Garstka is the perfect fit for AAL. It's not just about skill, it's about the song writing potential and compatibility with the other members, which I find Matt great at.

    • @kettlemagic
      @kettlemagic 7 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Not saying I would change Garstka or anything - of course he's perfect. But just like Eric Moore works for TRAM, I think Tony Royster Jr. + Tosin Abasi would be an interesting mix.

  • @piercedevine
    @piercedevine 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    I may or may not have cried because of how awesome that was..

  • @perrezwilson2442
    @perrezwilson2442 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He kilt it amazing solo he didn't over play. cool

  • @clemensspark9689
    @clemensspark9689 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    God damn! Playing with such a drummer is being transported into rhythm heaven!

  • @YouOriginal
    @YouOriginal 13 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Cobus Dylan Elise and Tony would be great friends!

  • @gillyobaggin
    @gillyobaggin 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    you are now or have just witnessed one of the best drummers to ever live.

  • @elizabethmstudios8692
    @elizabethmstudios8692 11 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    and this is how you quit drumming...

  • @baustin4661
    @baustin4661 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    just met him like a few hours ago. definitely one of the greatest. suuuuuuper humble dude.

  • @raintiangja8502
    @raintiangja8502 6 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    you know he is like the best drummer right now
    makes me feel i have a very long way to go to be as good as an expert unlike tony which is a master

  • @LegendaryZell
    @LegendaryZell 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I Been Watchin Him Since I Was Born And Then To Now He Has Done Nothing But Gotten Better!

  • @LucasKingPiano
    @LucasKingPiano 12 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    Practice.

  • @Joshypooh1
    @Joshypooh1 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    love the look of ease he has on some of these licks. Just insane

  • @appiahao
    @appiahao 10 ปีที่แล้ว +32

    Only chris Coleman can dislike this video

    • @Doatello1991
      @Doatello1991 6 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      appiahao But Chris Coleman would never dislike this.

  • @yacuzndrew3817
    @yacuzndrew3817 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    It’s like he tests his own limits and completes the limit every time and continues to plays , gods gift 🎁

  • @premierclassfamily4607
    @premierclassfamily4607 10 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Best ever

  • @zakwhite1929
    @zakwhite1929 8 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    SO sick Cobus I Love Tony Royster Jr!!!!!

  • @guidobottazzo
    @guidobottazzo 10 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    136 DISLIKE? ah ah ah ah ah ah ridiculous. This solo is awesome. Jelaous haters.

    • @tamakit1990
      @tamakit1990 10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I second that bro he is rad

  • @SuperFlanders123
    @SuperFlanders123 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Straight killing it....Wasn't thinking about it....JUST DID IT!🙂

  • @user-wh6sp6st8s
    @user-wh6sp6st8s 7 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I hope he is getting paid a small king's ransom for playing in Jay Z. Using him to play Empire State of Mind, is like using an Atom Bomb to kill ants.

    • @andy5000120
      @andy5000120 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Robert Davis he does a pretty amazing job of show me what you got though

    • @andyham6094
      @andyham6094 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      andy peacock when we plays with jay he sticks close to the recording unless jay sometimes tells him to go off random times and gives him a short spotlight solo. The times you see him shredding that song is when he’s just jamming to it or at a clinic

    • @aldosmalls4136
      @aldosmalls4136 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@andy5000120 thatismyopinion!

    • @aldosmalls4136
      @aldosmalls4136 3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Agree

  • @cigarzan
    @cigarzan 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This guy is an absolute monster on the tubs.

  • @nikiwolfe
    @nikiwolfe 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    dud that kit is amazingly beautiful. i want a kit just like it.
    TONY ROYSTER JR. IS FACKIN AMAZING

  • @Mmmyess
    @Mmmyess 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember seeing a video of TRJ drumming when he was something like five or six years old, back when the internet was just barely invented. Cool to see him around and still drumming brilliantly. I'm a little surprised that no one is wearing hearing protection.

  • @FramingArmageddonIE
    @FramingArmageddonIE 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm in love with that finish on that DW

  • @ChristianSchonbergerMusic
    @ChristianSchonbergerMusic 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Darn! He's the best. On top of his awesome technique, speed and power there's a flow, soulfulness and musicality to everything he plays. He never sounds stiff, never "rehearsed". Looks like he could do just about every gig on this planet. He's the man!

  • @sqweebel1
    @sqweebel1 10 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love the gesture at 2:42, as if he doesn't now how amazingly adroit that performance was.

  • @colourfulwithaU
    @colourfulwithaU 13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    He started out having no idea what he was going to play. Within a few bars he knew EXACTLY what to do. What a boss.

  • @kenpoels
    @kenpoels 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    still makes me smile in 2020!

  • @BeersBikesandTheFlag
    @BeersBikesandTheFlag 9 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The KING of Kings

  • @roryando
    @roryando 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like the fact that it wasnt done with mics, it gives it that unique sound

  • @tEE_mAKETU
    @tEE_mAKETU 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This still bangs in 2024

  • @boudou701
    @boudou701 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    excellent thanks for posting - reminds me of the first video of him when he was 12

  • @cmusnyder
    @cmusnyder 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dude's a clinic every time he sits down to improv a solo.

  • @hahaimnottellingyou
    @hahaimnottellingyou 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    mad probs to meeting him hes been my fav forever

  • @newspaperlightbulb
    @newspaperlightbulb 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Both Tony Royster Jr. and Thomas Lang play Cobus' kit and when they get to the bell they're like, "Oh, I really like this..." haha

  • @100megafart
    @100megafart 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    and he still plays thoes drums like a BOSS!!!!

  • @OndskapensHersker
    @OndskapensHersker 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    This dude is beyond a machine.

  • @BJTheDrummer
    @BJTheDrummer 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    RHCP-snow in the background + tony royster jr. + tony royster jr's swagg + drums + cobus + drumchannel = wow

  • @ManleyReviews
    @ManleyReviews 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    wow, that drumset is beautiful, but Tony's playing was even more scenic!!

  • @williamdilollo3121
    @williamdilollo3121 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    One of the world's most talented drummers.

  • @TheOREOswagger
    @TheOREOswagger 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tony is a beast! And you have to think this is all improv'd. He makes it up as he goes along. Makes it even better.

  • @bigchubby99
    @bigchubby99 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tony came to the guitar center I work at, and I was dealing with a customer in my department. The drum area, and I asked the customer to wait until Tony had finished playing. Played something similar to this..

  • @SMHMewzik
    @SMHMewzik 12 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tony Royster Jr. is one hell of a drummer, and Cobus ain't got shit on him. He's just fucking amazing, one of the best drummers out there.

  • @U2WB
    @U2WB 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    My favorite drummer on the planet.

  • @hotdrumchick
    @hotdrumchick 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    I remember when Tony was 12-13, on the streets of NYC, drumming on those paint buckets. I knew he would go far!

  • @vijayakumarvaikom1118
    @vijayakumarvaikom1118 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have been watching your videos so long

  • @adaminverted
    @adaminverted 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love the little "stop it" hand gesture at the end after cobus says "dude!" hahaha

  • @SmurfDrums310
    @SmurfDrums310 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    hes shy but notice his expression while he playes true love toward his playing

  • @WrathOfJigglypuff
    @WrathOfJigglypuff 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    I yemember a video ages ago of Tony Royster jr as a kid on some TV show doing a solo at the age of 10 or something. Balls to the walls amazing there aswell.

  • @sw1tched
    @sw1tched 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hahahaha holy shit. I have watched this 1,000 times and just now realized this is cobus!!!!!! Who I now watch ever video

  • @LilLWH
    @LilLWH 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    i dont know what to say about this, ive never seen someone as amazing as him before

  • @cosmicjazzman4817
    @cosmicjazzman4817 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tony is fantastic period. Those who think otherwise are jealous.

  • @theinspectorgary
    @theinspectorgary 9 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tony Royster is damn hard to top...

  • @angeriod
    @angeriod 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    one of my fav drummers. VERy nice!

  • @davecreates
    @davecreates 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Tony is incredible! A great drummer since his young age :D

  • @stoner12008
    @stoner12008 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    i watch this at least once a week.

  • @deanknight333
    @deanknight333 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    He just blew my damn mind.

  • @HeliPilotWill
    @HeliPilotWill 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is why drums are the best instrument out there

  • @hugo12212
    @hugo12212 13 ปีที่แล้ว

    i have the same feeling when someone wants me to play an 'epic super drum solo' but i always dont know what to do XD. This guy is awesome

  • @ultraphobic69
    @ultraphobic69 8 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow...that's just waaaaay to good!!

  • @nocturnezero
    @nocturnezero 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    "Royster Jr. has played with Imajin, Lazyeye, New Flava, and En Vogue. He performed on the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards show at the age of 15, and an international tour in 2001 backing #1 selling Japanese artist Hikaru Utada as well as performing with Paul Shaffer (of Late Show with David Letterman) in the Nickelodeon House Band. In addition, he is also currently playing with Francisco Fattoruso, Jay-Z, Joe Jonas and his own band."

  • @rileynowe8671
    @rileynowe8671 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Tony is so awsome

  • @pokemonluvr96
    @pokemonluvr96 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    he only needs 3 pieces everything else is just a bonus omfg incredible

  • @drummer4life15
    @drummer4life15 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love these guys

  • @adurgaram
    @adurgaram 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    Whuahahhaa what a guy still love his playing, very innovative !!!

  • @joetontillo
    @joetontillo 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    i love how reluctant he is in the beginning but you can tell inside he's like "awww yeah ima show these bitches what's up"

  • @davethewave2656
    @davethewave2656 7 ปีที่แล้ว

    I feel like a chronic underachiever every time I watch this guy play.

  • @RouletteBandNJ
    @RouletteBandNJ 6 ปีที่แล้ว

    This man is amazing.

  • @williammorgan1452
    @williammorgan1452 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Always be prepared and never underestimate a 2:56 minute video... 2.3 million people might see it lol. Tony Killed It.

  • @Dope999
    @Dope999 12 ปีที่แล้ว

    I was watching this and thought, 'yeah okay, I can play that too', and then the video got 45 seconds in, and I was mindblown. Unbelievable chops and grooves this guy can pull off. No offense, Cobus

  • @peaceyteavo
    @peaceyteavo 11 ปีที่แล้ว

    Put it in HD, REALLY IT MAKES A HUGE DIFFERENCE