He's killin it, hes such a smasher and still has so much amazing curly hair. This had ti be John Sykes on guitar too, solo was better than anything ive heard Vandenberg or Campbell do. Shredding.
On one occasion when Whitesnake was playing here in Santiago of Chile, I went to the Sheraton hotel where the band was, suddenly in the hotel restaurant I see Tommy sitting alone at a table having lunch. I approached him very respectfully and said, "Tommy, excuse me, when you finish your lunch can we chat for a minute so you can sign my records?" And Tommy says, "Please sit with me and be with me while I eat so we can talk." His lunch was a grilled chicken breast with sautéed vegetables and a glass of milk! Tommy is incredibly kind and cordial, a true master, a true great, a true legend!
I’m 67 and played drums for 50 years. Three years ago I had to quit playing. Between the arthritis in my hands and my diminished hearing, I just couldn’t go on, it was too painful. Sold my drum and percussion rigs and my sound rig. I have no idea how Tommy Aldridge still drums like that at 73, but he has my respect and admiration for doing so.
He's a fitness buff. Eats super clean cycles all the time, and is behind his kit every night like this for hours. he has the fitness of your typical 25 year old.
Dude I understand your pain. I started playing guitar at 12, now 42, and had to put the guitar down due to peripheral neuropathy. I still try to play but i can't be as effective as I was. The other thing that sucks is I feel like I let my guitar teacher down. Ron Jarzombek... Y'all might of heard of him.
nailed that comment! im 57 and winded air dumming to this. TA = Legend. John Bonham was not the inspiration for Animal on the Muppets. It was Tommy , had to be
How can I say this... I'm 48 years old and have been on drums for 30 years. This was without a doubt one of the best videos I've ever seen in my life. Thanks Tommy...
@@asiriusworm I know. It was like he was born with some special rock star genes or something. Good thing too, because if he was bald he would look like some prehistoric bird!
Nowhere near underrated. Revered by the Rock n Roll world. Tommy is held in high esteem. He’s played with some serious heavy weights and is spoken about as royalty should be. Find a way to come up with an original comment. If you think Tommy is underrated, your the one that’s underrating him. The rest of the music loving world is not.
@@PaulyV56 I’m not sure what “woke” has to do with this comment section. Please help me understand. I’m not trying to be funny or sarcastic. Nor am I being a troll.
I always liked how Tommy did the circle around his head with his left hand when he plays the ride cymbal, it adds so much visual power to his already hard-hitting power.
There is a recent interview with Pat Travers asking him about that time.....around Crash and Burn which Tommy played on, and what he thought of him when he was looking for a new drummer. He said something in regards to hearing him play one song and said, yeah get that guy. He's great. And then we had the final piece of that fantastic live Go For What You Know band. I saw that tour and it was years before it's time. Those guys were super tight.
In December of 1987, Whitesnake rolled through San Antonio and I was there, my first ever show at 15. Tommy Aldridge played the most amazing drum solo. . .with his bare hands. That was the most awesome thing my 15 year old eyes had ever seen and I’ve never forgotten it. Thank you for that tremendous memory, Mr. Aldridge. 🤘🏻🤘🏻
I was 11 years old when my father took me to see WS and I just turned 50. Tommy's solo was unbelievable! Thanks Dad and Tommy for the timeless memories
Tommy Aldridge story. He played a concert at my high school with Ted Nugent to help raise money for our marching band. They needed a cowbell for a song but the vendor didnt have. We let them borrow ours from the band hall...Tommy hit the thing 8 times total and totally collapsed the thing in like it placed in a vice. No one hits harder than Tommy Aldridge. Legend.
from then on, White Snake will be part of my playlist while cruising. They have my utmost respect. I oncr told myself after having their one and only album I bought thinking I made a mistake buying. But to this day. I never stop thumping my feet listening to their songs. I knew back then they were way ahead of their time and their music will be timeless. This is a clear example of what their music is.
@@kazoshay I dunno about that but I just saw that Snoop Dogg ran 200m in 34.4 seconds and he smokes anything and everything. Just bad genes for your pops perhaps.
This is the absolute ICON of the 80's to present rock drummers! He has played with all the biggest rock bands.....and clean and sober even in his prime...respect. 3:15
I was a hard hitter back in the day and was always honored to be compared to Bonzo. But what I really wanted, was to play like Tommy. Ever since I saw him with Randy, Rudy and Ozzy on the Blizzard tour, I've been in awe of this man. 12/30/81 When I realized I'd already been listening to him for years with Black Oak Arkansas, I was floored. Not to mention his time with Pat Travers snortin' whiskey and such.
The songs that are in my mind the best .showcase my favorite. Drummers Shannon Larkin. Taylor hawkins.tommy aldridge.etc.... Rick Allen And many many more Bobby Elliot.
@@richpeltier9519 right ! I'm from Canada which seems to barely play him on the radio any more . He hardly ever tours out west because of this ... Seems you have to go to the states to be approved by Canadian fans
By far one of the best 80’s rock songs. Any time it’s on, I wish the radio would go louder. For a song to rock and slow down and back to melting your face off……… master piece.
I'm a non drummer so could you explain why please? Is it a timing thing or for showmanship? Thank you so much as I was watching and trying figure it out (if it was timing) and came here to see if anyone commented on it. Have a great day!
Tommy's performance on the live version of The Wizard on Ozzy's 1982 Speak of the Devil album is one of my all time favorite drum performances. It's one of the ones that got me into drumming. It's perfect in every way. A masterpiece.
I used this video to prove to my Mom that she had a lot to give and rehab. She had total shoulder replacement surgery in April after a fall. Tommy is in his 70's and my Mom is 76. She truly enjoyed this and commented about his hair. I assured her it's real LOL
What a fantastic video - Tommy plays with huge high strokes - especially with his snare hand - which really helps with the energy and crowd communication - very theatrical. He's certainly not an economical drummer. Maximum energy - full commitment. I loved what he did around 2:30 - where you can see him pedal the hat with his inner metronome and punctuate with the kick, while delicately laying out the atmosphere on the cymbals. You can see how he holds the back-line attention ; a gig maker drummer. Any band who plays with a man such as this, plays GREAT gigs.
Tommy is so good still!!! Solid as a effin rock. Let’s not forget that Ansley Dunbar is drummer on studio track. Most of what Tommy does here is reproduction of Ansley’s stellar performance. Tommy does add his own flair to it quite awesomely.
@@webbvandiver9139 big big foot pedals to walk in .. A .D deserves all kinds of coverage . He was a great addition after journey when was with Jefferson starship !
The energy level at 73 is absolute bonkers!! Dude is a and always was a total beast! Deserves way more recognition. Thank you Drumeo for featuring this master!
Just. Crushes it. He's playing to a live track in the studio while intuiting all those rhythmic ebbs and flows that come with playing live . Plus, he's laying back and playing to the room (the venue where it was recorded, not the studio). Essentially, he's accounting for the music mix as it travels through what sounds like a large room/arena to the fans. Legend.
Met Tommy twice. 1st time in 1985 before the internet and you could get close to these guys with a push of a button. Class act through and through. One of the all time greats and as an 18 year old drummer in 85, it was amazing
I have a feeling that everything before the Internet was a little bit better. Now it’s like you’re getting overload information garbage from all different sources. I grew up in Vegas 6070s and 80s and that was a time where you could walk up and shake hands with a movie star, a singing act, and most of them were really good folk. But nowadays, everybody is running for privacy. In a world where we really don’t have that much privacy anymore.
My wife and I saw whitesnake at the twin river casino in Lincoln Rhode Island about 8-10 years ago now. We walked in late and it was just as Reb beach was starting his guitar solo and right after Tommy did his drum solo. Which was really the only reason I wanted to go. Tommy played his solo and it was pretty much the same solo from the randy Rhodes tribute album. I was in awe!! I’ve listened to that drum solo probably ten million times since I was a kid and now I’m literally watching Tommy Aldridge play it live! It was a bucket list moment for me!! Thank you Tommy Aldridge!!
The cymbal work alone makes the song. And the snare is like a metronome to the finish. One of my favorite songs from the 80's. I remember in the back seat of my friends car when I was still a teen trying to air drum to this song! Amazing!
1989 met Tommy and helped him set up his kit for a clinic he was doing at my local music store. Red recording custom kit and he was still with Zildjain back then. Complete gentleman and he didn’t treat me like the annoying fresh out of high school kid i probably was! I bought the 8x14 brass snare drum Yamaha had just brought out and Tommy used for the clinic. Funny thing looking at the old pictures, my hair is short now and his is still the same 😂
One of the best drummers I've ever heard. What passion and power he has on the drums. He is truly dedicated to his music and his instrument. It was a great experience to see and hear him play live in Hungary!
Whitesnake peaked around 1980-82 Coverdale, Paice, Lord, Marsden, Moody, Murray. Loved that bluesy rock n roll. First gig I ever saw ‘Come and Get it’ tour. Great memories. - Live in the heart of the city - one of my favourite albums.
'The Definitive Version.' As a guitarist I loved this guy since way back in the Pat Travers Live days and beyond in Black Oak Arkansas. I loved him with Ozzy as well. What a gig that was with Brad Gillis here in Memphis in '82, broadcast live across the nation (I have perfect tape of that show my dad recorded for me while I was at the concert, btw). I've know Jim Dandy from here in Memphis going back to 1985 and still bring up Tommy's name practically every time I get a chance to see him ...and Ruby Starr of course. Keep on rockin' Tommy!
I’m a new Relic fan after seeing them at the Brownwood Square in The Villages, FL. I will make a point to see them every time they are in The Villages!!! They Rock!!!!!! 🎸
Odd..."Slow & Easy" (Whiresnake's 1st single from "Slide it In" album) was his most Zepplinesque song IMO. [Though "Still of the Night" is my favorite too]. But for the record...despite being on the tour & doing all the videos for the album (including the video for "Still of the Night") it was not Tommy that played on that album... Aynsley Dunbar is the original drummer on the song.
Asli emang keren banget, waktu Whitesnake maen di Jogjarockarta 2020 aku fokusnya nonton permainan drum pak Tommy, diumur yang tak lagi muda tp maen drumnya totalitas dan energik, salut pak Tommy 🔥
This legend is 73 years old and still beating those drums like they owe him money. Love Tommy to death! Amazing human and an amazing drummer!!!
Hell yeah. The power is still there. I hope I'm half as mobile as these older guys when I get that far down the road.
@@twostonedactual2541I'd be happy if I manage to even get to that age, let alone play drums at all. hahaha
Yeahh... That's it. Let's call him "Brutus Whackerman"!
He's killin it, hes such a smasher and still has so much amazing curly hair. This had ti be John Sykes on guitar too, solo was better than anything ive heard Vandenberg or Campbell do. Shredding.
@@gregarcher8177Sykes never played this live with Whitesnake, he was let go before 1987 was released. Probably Doug Aldridge.
Dude looked 73 at 33, and at 73 plays like he's 33. He is a treasure.
Great way to put it
He was born a middle aged man
At least he hasn't followed the route of DC and had face fillers and dentures etc
LOL! Looks like he hasn't aged a day! Not good at 30...but GREAT at 70!
😂😂😂 true story
On one occasion when Whitesnake was playing here in Santiago of Chile, I went to the Sheraton hotel where the band was, suddenly in the hotel restaurant I see Tommy sitting alone at a table having lunch. I approached him very respectfully and said, "Tommy, excuse me, when you finish your lunch can we chat for a minute so you can sign my records?" And Tommy says, "Please sit with me and be with me while I eat so we can talk." His lunch was a grilled chicken breast with sautéed vegetables and a glass of milk! Tommy is incredibly kind and cordial, a true master, a true great, a true legend!
Thanks for sharing..
Are you still doing your print magazine?
He's hitting those drums like they owe him money. What a f'n beast.
😂brilliant expression, I'm stealing that, cheers 👌😎❤️✌️🏴
What an absolute MONSTER drummer!! Puts dudes half his age to shame! One of the best drummers in the biz! LOVE THIS!!!
I’m 67 and played drums for 50 years. Three years ago I had to quit playing. Between the arthritis in my hands and my diminished hearing, I just couldn’t go on, it was too painful. Sold my drum and percussion rigs and my sound rig. I have no idea how Tommy Aldridge still drums like that at 73, but he has my respect and admiration for doing so.
Same here man ,I'm 66 and sold the kit off for the same reasons
I’m 56, both shoulders shot, hearing is bad but I’m still playing. It will end soon for me. I hit harder than both Tommy’s . Been a hell of a ride
64 And still managing to put some beats down
He's a fitness buff. Eats super clean cycles all the time, and is behind his kit every night like this for hours. he has the fitness of your typical 25 year old.
Dude I understand your pain. I started playing guitar at 12, now 42, and had to put the guitar down due to peripheral neuropathy. I still try to play but i can't be as effective as I was. The other thing that sucks is I feel like I let my guitar teacher down. Ron Jarzombek... Y'all might of heard of him.
Dude hits like a hammer. The fact that he's 73 makes it all the more impressive.
HAMMER!!!!
nailed that comment! im 57 and winded air dumming to this. TA = Legend.
John Bonham was not the inspiration for Animal on the Muppets. It was Tommy , had to be
@@gsmith207 it was Buddy Rich
Looks like he's still using 2b's as well!! Heavy sticks
looks loud
How?!? Just how is he still this damn good at 73, hits hard AF!! Look at his damn calf muscles!
trt
If i remember correctly he is a runner
@@NocturnalvoodooAnd a quite good one.
Hard work. He plays the FULL set BEFORE each performance.
Tommy plays with such emotion and power. I'm 60 and I can't imagine life growing up without Tommy. Great drummer and a really nice guy.
How can I say this... I'm 48 years old and have been on drums for 30 years. This was without a doubt one of the best videos I've ever seen in my life. Thanks Tommy...
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Guess that's how you say it...just saying
When I see these older drummers still drumming like teenages it says to me drums must keep you fit and young
Except Phil Collins……..
@@benjaminperez7328Aaron Spears
It's also the love of drumming
1 Pro drummer used to bike 25 miles both ways to get his car serviced in Santa Barbara, California USA
55-year old black metal drummer here... yep, it keeps the fire alive. And is just plain fun.
73 with that head of hair has to be a blessing
Fr man barely has a receded hairline
.....it's a wig guys
@@4572dk You mean mean he bought a wig to get the gig!
@@asiriusworm I know. It was like he was born with some special rock star genes or something. Good thing too, because if he was bald he would look like some prehistoric bird!
@@MultiSkyman1 that's freaking hilarious your so on the money (Bird Man)
One of the most underrated drummers ever. Dude is 73 and still tearing it up like no tomorrow!
Nowhere near underrated. Revered by the Rock n Roll world. Tommy is held in high esteem. He’s played with some serious heavy weights and is spoken about as royalty should be.
Find a way to come up with an original comment. If you think Tommy is underrated, your the one that’s underrating him. The rest of the music loving world is not.
過小評価って何だよ？アホなのか。
ドラムの重鎮だぞ。
never underated, crawl out from your woke rock
@@PaulyV56 I’m not sure what “woke” has to do with this comment section. Please help me understand.
I’m not trying to be funny or sarcastic. Nor am I being a troll.
What
The high hat runs 24/7 the timing is impeccable.
I always liked how Tommy did the circle around his head with his left hand when he plays the ride cymbal, it adds so much visual power to his already hard-hitting power.
Still to this day one of the hardest working drummers ever. He single handedly makes every group he plays with better.
There is a recent interview with Pat Travers asking him about that time.....around Crash and Burn which Tommy played on, and what he thought of him when he was looking for a new drummer. He said something in regards to hearing him play one song and said, yeah get that guy. He's great. And then we had the final piece of that fantastic live Go For What You Know band. I saw that tour and it was years before it's time. Those guys were super tight.
Truth.....!!!!
Playing a True double Bass....love it
Absolutely correct.
He’s my favorite EVER! I also loved Jon Bonham, Jason Bonham and Michael Lee too!
Dude is 150 years old and still absolutely hammers!
Dude's always been 150 years old and has always been a beast on the drums. 😂😂
Why would you say that? He’s not 150, he’s 172 last I heard?
Rumor has it, that he walked the Earth with Jesus.
I don't know if it's fury or passion, or both. Either way it works.😀
😂😂😂😂😂
Tommy is in monster shape to still be performing live with all that energy. Most people don't realize that playing drums is a gnarly workout.
Especially the way HE plays them. LOL
He didnt even break a sweat or was outta breath during his episode either. I've seen brandon out of breath after doing a Chilli Peppers number lol.
And those sticks look like marching sticks!
Dudes calf’s are in better shape than athletic men half his age!
Charlie Watts begs to differ 😁
In December of 1987, Whitesnake rolled through San Antonio and I was there, my first ever show at 15. Tommy Aldridge played the most amazing drum solo. . .with his bare hands. That was the most awesome thing my 15 year old eyes had ever seen and I’ve never forgotten it. Thank you for that tremendous memory, Mr. Aldridge. 🤘🏻🤘🏻
This man is the embodiment of “gives his all to his performance.”
Drumeo has gotten me OBSESSED with Tommy and his playing. Thank you for giving him some deserved spotlight. His power, flavor and flair is unmatched.
Jesus christ this sounds so good and he's still KILLING IT.
Nice to see Tommy still keeping flies out of his hair while drumming at nearly 74!
LOL... now that cracked me up.
🤣 Damn Mosquitos!
Ya. That thing he does with the left arm…
Lmao bro I noticed that and you cracked me up 🤣
😂😂 that’s just funny!
This is the equivalent of watching a master painter paint a masterpiece . This man is a treasure to music
I’ll take a Monet original and you can have this video performance. Maybe it’s just me
Watching great drummers never gets boring. You can’t have a great band without a great drummer.
I was 11 years old when my father took me to see WS and I just turned 50. Tommy's solo was unbelievable! Thanks Dad and Tommy for the timeless memories
Tommy Aldridge story. He played a concert at my high school with Ted Nugent to help raise money for our marching band. They needed a cowbell for a song but the vendor didnt have. We let them borrow ours from the band hall...Tommy hit the thing 8 times total and totally collapsed the thing in like it placed in a vice. No one hits harder than Tommy Aldridge. Legend.
I think the "collapsing" is definitely exaggerated
@@roguegorilla8981the top and bottom sides of the cowbell were touching. Collapsed is the best word I got.
Tommy Lee is up there 😂
Deformed, misshapen, dented, pancaked, crushed, metallurgically rearranged, etc. cheers!
Pancaked?😂
I see Tommy. I click like.
That's how it works.
yuuup!
Hell Yeah,a double yuuup!!
That’s exactly how it works 🌟
💯
I thought TH-cam created the like button specifically for videos of Tommy. 👍
I can't even. Every time I watch this i'm blown away. Tommy is a POWERHOUSE. That backbeat is INSANE!
from then on, White Snake will be part of my playlist while cruising. They have my utmost respect. I oncr told myself after having their one and only album I bought thinking I made a mistake buying. But to this day. I never stop thumping my feet listening to their songs. I knew back then they were way ahead of their time and their music will be timeless. This is a clear example of what their music is.
I won't live to see 73, let alone be able to play like Tommy does. He truly is a living legend.
getting 73 is not hard.just eat healthy and move a lot. no drugs or booze. and sun a few times a month
@@StikkzzThat's hard, drugs and booze are awesome!
@@kp-rv3uiyup… think I’d rather keep the booze
my dad was a marathon runner and didn't drink or smoke and died at 68 from nothing. sleep tight!
@@kazoshay I dunno about that but I just saw that Snoop Dogg ran 200m in 34.4 seconds and he smokes anything and everything. Just bad genes for your pops perhaps.
This is the absolute ICON of the 80's to present rock drummers! He has played with all the biggest rock bands.....and clean and sober even in his prime...respect. 3:15
BLACK OAK man
He goes back farther than that!
Definitely RESPECT 🫡 love when someone is good at what they do killing it like a young man
And OG Yamaha Drums endorser.....Yamaha's sound great live. Great drum company often over looked.
I was a hard hitter back in the day and was always honored to be compared to Bonzo. But what I really wanted, was to play like Tommy. Ever since I saw him with Randy, Rudy and Ozzy on the Blizzard tour, I've been in awe of this man. 12/30/81
When I realized I'd already been listening to him for years with Black Oak Arkansas, I was floored. Not to mention his time with Pat Travers snortin' whiskey and such.
The songs that are in my mind the best .showcase my favorite. Drummers
Shannon Larkin. Taylor hawkins.tommy aldridge.etc.... Rick Allen
And many many more
Bobby Elliot.
@@richpeltier9519 right ! I'm from Canada which seems to barely play him on the radio any more . He hardly ever tours out west because of this ... Seems you have to go to the states to be approved by Canadian fans
What a legend!!
When it's quiet, he's so peaceful.
When it's hard and fast, nobody beats the drums like Tommy!! Love this.
By far one of the best 80’s rock songs. Any time it’s on, I wish the radio would go louder. For a song to rock and slow down and back to melting your face off……… master piece.
Tommy Aldridge is just amazing... Such power and precision. That's why he's a legend.
When I'll be 73 I want to be cool as Tommy.
Thanks Drumeo for sharing these moments.
Me too, I'm not far behind at 60 😂
That little above the head left hand twirl is something I am definitely incorporating into my playing! Thanks Tommy!
I'm a non drummer so could you explain why please? Is it a timing thing or for showmanship? Thank you so much as I was watching and trying figure it out (if it was timing) and came here to see if anyone commented on it. Have a great day!
Showmanship @@densealloy
@densealloy it's for show but he does it in proper time so he works it in without missing a single beat.
He's a total and complete stage showman as well.... I saw him play with WS in their hayday in 1988 and he was just a MONSTER on the stage.
it’s Tommy’s decades old haircheck™️ trademark
Tommy's performance on the live version of The Wizard on Ozzy's 1982 Speak of the Devil album is one of my all time favorite drum performances. It's one of the ones that got me into drumming. It's perfect in every way. A masterpiece.
His actions are better than any group of words to describe that performance.
Age is just a fricking number.
Tommy is like fine wine.
He's Amazing.
I used this video to prove to my Mom that she had a lot to give and rehab. She had total shoulder replacement surgery in April after a fall. Tommy is in his 70's and my Mom is 76. She truly enjoyed this and commented about his hair. I assured her it's real LOL
Tommy proving that a hard hitter can achieve longevity.
The Grandfather of hard-hitters! Mad respect, thank you Tommy!
What a fantastic video - Tommy plays with huge high strokes - especially with his snare hand - which really helps with the energy and crowd communication - very theatrical. He's certainly not an economical drummer. Maximum energy - full commitment. I loved what he did around 2:30 - where you can see him pedal the hat with his inner metronome and punctuate with the kick, while delicately laying out the atmosphere on the cymbals. You can see how he holds the back-line attention ; a gig maker drummer. Any band who plays with a man such as this, plays GREAT gigs.
70/80's rock never disappoints.solid drummer sir.salute!
Tommy is so good still!!! Solid as a effin rock. Let’s not forget that Ansley Dunbar is drummer on studio track. Most of what Tommy does here is reproduction of Ansley’s stellar performance. Tommy does add his own flair to it quite awesomely.
@@webbvandiver9139 big big foot pedals to walk in .. A .D deserves all kinds of coverage . He was a great addition after journey when was with Jefferson starship !
Wow. I swear I could see joy flowing through those sticks. Legend right there.
The energy level at 73 is absolute bonkers!! Dude is a and always was a total beast! Deserves way more recognition. Thank you Drumeo for featuring this master!
Saw him in 87 with whitesnake ,,i was 13 ...he looks exactly the same !! Plays just as hard !! 💪
Just. Crushes it. He's playing to a live track in the studio while intuiting all those rhythmic ebbs and flows that come with playing live . Plus, he's laying back and playing to the room (the venue where it was recorded, not the studio). Essentially, he's accounting for the music mix as it travels through what sounds like a large room/arena to the fans. Legend.
Met Tommy twice. 1st time in 1985 before the internet and you could get close to these guys with a push of a button. Class act through and through. One of the all time greats and as an 18 year old drummer in 85, it was amazing
I have a feeling that everything before the Internet was a little bit better. Now it’s like you’re getting overload information garbage from all different sources. I grew up in Vegas 6070s and 80s and that was a time where you could walk up and shake hands with a movie star, a singing act, and most of them were really good folk. But nowadays, everybody is running for privacy. In a world where we really don’t have that much privacy anymore.
One of the all time greats, and to be still playing with such conviction, power and precision. Hats off to Tommy 🤘🏼😎
My wife and I saw whitesnake at the twin river casino in Lincoln Rhode Island about 8-10 years ago now. We walked in late and it was just as Reb beach was starting his guitar solo and right after Tommy did his drum solo. Which was really the only reason I wanted to go. Tommy played his solo and it was pretty much the same solo from the randy Rhodes tribute album. I was in awe!! I’ve listened to that drum solo probably ten million times since I was a kid and now I’m literally watching Tommy Aldridge play it live! It was a bucket list moment for me!! Thank you Tommy Aldridge!!
Saw Tommy with Ozzy years back. Saw Cozy with Whitesnake when they toured this album. Both legends!
The cymbal work alone makes the song. And the snare is like a metronome to the finish. One of my favorite songs from the 80's. I remember in the back seat of my friends car when I was still a teen trying to air drum to this song! Amazing!
1989 met Tommy and helped him set up his kit for a clinic he was doing at my local music store. Red recording custom kit and he was still with Zildjain back then. Complete gentleman and he didn’t treat me like the annoying fresh out of high school kid i probably was!
I bought the 8x14 brass snare drum Yamaha had just brought out and Tommy used for the clinic.
Funny thing looking at the old pictures, my hair is short now and his is still the same 😂
Such an great drummer. True legend
You can tell he loves doing what he’s been doing all his life ❤
That snare could cut glass! Amazing sound!
One of the best drummers I've ever heard. What passion and power he has on the drums. He is truly dedicated to his music and his instrument. It was a great experience to see and hear him play live in Hungary!
Dude is 73, swinging 2S's like they're nothing. He's got legs like a IFBB body Builder. And he's playing his heart out with pure feel. What a legend!
73? And still plays with so much power, precision, accuracy and just so tasteful! Just awesome playing! Thank you Tommy!!!
Still my favorite drummer after all these years. A living legend. Thank you for everything you have given us Tommy.
Future generations, please never forget these legends who have paved the way for so many. This guy is one of the best drummers. Love you tommy!!!!! ❤
There's only one Tommy Aldridge and there will never be another Tommy Aldridge he is a pure drumming legend , rock on Tommy
I can describe Tommy Aldridge's drumming in one word: BIG!!
I remember seeing Tommy at a drum clinic in the 80's when I was a teenager at a local music store. It was what helped inspire me most!
It's sickening that the line up that recorded this record never played it live together. Tommy's a F'n Legend!
yep.. a bit of a rock and roll tragedy lost to legend.
And none has got close to Sykes tone
Whitesnake peaked around 1980-82 Coverdale, Paice, Lord, Marsden, Moody, Murray. Loved that bluesy rock n roll. First gig I ever saw ‘Come and Get it’ tour. Great memories. - Live in the heart of the city - one of my favourite albums.
@@bellslinki No way, they peaked with Slide it In with the American lineup and re-record.
'The Definitive Version.' As a guitarist I loved this guy since way back in the Pat Travers Live days and beyond in Black Oak Arkansas. I loved him with Ozzy as well. What a gig that was with Brad Gillis here in Memphis in '82, broadcast live across the nation (I have perfect tape of that show my dad recorded for me while I was at the concert, btw). I've know Jim Dandy from here in Memphis going back to 1985 and still bring up Tommy's name practically every time I get a chance to see him ...and Ruby Starr of course. Keep on rockin' Tommy!
This kicks ass!! Great job to a legend!! Tommy you are as amazing now as you were when you joined Whitesnake in 1987!
YEEESSSSS!! Tommy is definitely one of the best rock drummers in history!! So glad to have this video!!
Tommy hits HARD!
That hi-hat never stopped moving for more than a few beats. My gawd that man is still so good.
I've been a fan of Tommy since Black Oak Arkansas. One of the legendary drummers of all time. Never get tired of watching this man play.
Always my favorite Whitesnake song. Tommy Aldridge really is a beast !
Oh my f**kin god, that's awesome! Huge respect for a live version!
Music never leaves your veins, the beat lives on in your sole. Rock on Tommy
Dude the ENERGY IS INSANE!
Absolutely phenomenal from one of the greats I listened to as a child in the 80's !
I’m a new Relic fan after seeing them at the Brownwood Square in The Villages, FL. I will make a point to see them every time they are in The Villages!!! They Rock!!!!!! 🎸
Tommy Aldridge is the "Steal" of the Night" on those drums. Forever ♾️ a legend he will be.
You go, Tommy!
HOLY SHIT!!! Dude is killing those drums.
There's only one Tommy. No one else plays like him. Long live the king of the double kicks!!
I love this!
I watched him live when they were on tour in the 80’s
Great showman!
This took me back so many years and watching him slay this made me so happy...I did rock in my room.....and I don't even drum!
At 73 years old the guy still has it!! He hits them pretty damn hard for an old guy Too!!😁
Tommy's face just has this "I'm only doing this because I love you" look the whole time he's beating those drums and cymbals.
I Like It.
What the hell...
He is a 73 years old and still powerful... Love him so much
I always loved his double hits with a single pedal on the kick. So tight and precise. Definitely raised the bar for the rest of us mortals.
one of the most underrated drummers of all time !!! that clip @ 73 is amazing he never slows down
To this day, he did one of the best drum solos I ever saw, back in the late 80s at a Whitesnake show
I’m so glad i got to see him play with Whitesnake on their 2004 reunion tour.
Insane energy ⚡️
loved his drumming as soon as I heard over the mountain intro back in the early 80's! Awesome!
Perfect groove and rock-solid timing. Still showing the kids how it's done!!!
I hope I’m still rocking like that when I’m 73
Imagine your grandpa blasting like this. Crazy! much love
my favorite whitesnake song that immediately reminded me of zepplin. Tommy is an absolute legend
Odd..."Slow & Easy" (Whiresnake's 1st single from "Slide it In" album) was his most Zepplinesque song IMO. [Though "Still of the Night" is my favorite too].
But for the record...despite being on the tour & doing all the videos for the album (including the video for "Still of the Night") it was not Tommy that played on that album...
Aynsley Dunbar is the original drummer on the song.
Asli emang keren banget, waktu Whitesnake maen di Jogjarockarta 2020 aku fokusnya nonton permainan drum pak Tommy, diumur yang tak lagi muda tp maen drumnya totalitas dan energik, salut pak Tommy 🔥
Tommy's drumming is a MAJOR reason this song is so awesome!! He knows EXACTLY when to play it tight, and when to air it out!
He didn’t play on this song. That’s Ainsley Dunbar’s playing you’ve been admiring.
@@isaiahmarquez9717 yeah, that's probably why he plays a live version here. I rather see him playing some Ozzy...