This guy impressed Randy and Rudy to the point they’d start watching him play during live shows. Some of the best musicians on earth were that impressed with Tommy, this dude is responsible for a lot of killer drummers out there man.
Tommy always beats drums like they owe him money. Seen him numerous times in 30 years and he's always hits with this intense power and accuracy. Love it!
Yup....most of the people talk about Vinnie Paul...how he hits the kit with intense power and aggression....but nobody like Tommy when it comes to intensity......always was and still is a beast....
Well said what’s important is the accuracy. Which he certainly delivers. When combined with such a long stroke which is where the volume or power comes in. The combination is really what makes his playing unique...... 😎👍
As a drummer, I follow a lot of drummers and have been coming back to Tommy for 30+ years. I have come to the conclusion that he is the best rock drummer in the history of rock music. His sense or rhythm and clean, very precise style is unmatched!
Tommy admits much of his movements are part of his show, because he plays "arena rock" and tries to entertain people in the nose bleeder sections as well as first row. If you ever hear him talk he's such a nice down to earth guy, totally grateful to have had such a successful career. Classy guy, all the way.
hes still great! he could keep up with Yngwie Malmsteen. i play guitar/ but perfer bass. im from buffalo. so rick james and billy sheehan are legends. so if your a drummer,(the hardest job in the band) forgive me,,,lol
Aside from what we're witnessing in this video, which is incredible, the fact Mr. Aldridge has always been in high demand and has been an integral part of epic albums and tours, puts to rest any debate about his caliber as a drummer. The man is legendary. End of discussion.
Yeah, great performer. Tommy doesn’t have much studio work past Black Oak... Highest profile gig was with Ozzy. Speak of the Devil was outstanding because Tommy embellished Over drum parts already established by someone else. Bark at the Moon was a noticeable difference from the drums on Blizzard and Diary. This is why Carmine Appice was on the tour for a period. Discuss!
Tommys footwork is undervalued, and his impeccable timing and feel. As the man before me pointed out he is solid but just ever so slightly behind the beat so you're able to hear every part of his footwork his triplets and his quads all have that extra power feel because of it
This guy's been one of my drum heroes ever since I heard him on Pat Travers/ Heat in the Street. He is a true legend, Snorting Whiskey, was one of the songs that made me want to do double bass
I attended a clinic with him in the early 90's. For some reason, he had to borrow my bass mics, so I was able to hang out with Tommy before and after. The clinic was amazing, he was so generous and instructive in really practical ways.Moreover, he was the nicest drummer (other than Paul Leim) that I'd ever met. I'll always respect Tommy.
Tommy keeps getting better and better with age...like a fine wine. Instead of showing less luster as most drummers do when they get a little older, Tommy gets more intricate. AWESOME!
@@mineheadX1 Digressed as a drummer? Sometimes it is better to keep silent and let people wonder about your intelligence, than to open you stupid mouth and remove all doubt.
I really love the studder beat on the snare. Been a fan of Tommys since early 70s Black Oak Arkansas. He had a lot of cymbals set up and used all of them. Awesome Drummer. He is self taught and is still most impressive. Thanks much for posting this clip. Great !
most fun to watch single stroke, beast showman of the last 50 years, imo. he took bonham and increased it exponentially on stage. he and don brewer taught me everything I need to know about being a rock drummer, as a kid 45 years ago. respect.
That is the Unknown. That's why it's the kind of aged sharp cheddar that the whole family loves except scary little Bobby who's 2 and starts to cry when Tommy comes comes up. I feel si bad for the two.
Still to this day, the most underrated drummer ever!!! I could sit and watch tomcat all day long!! One of the original drummers that got me into becoming a drummer as a wee tot many many years ago!!
There were way more than just tommy I'm sorry but I played this in my first year of drumming rather easy actually...I've heard better double bass players than Tommy Aldridge he's not the best double kicker around my friend.....Chris Adler is way better...
@@singaporeghostclub thanks bro omw to check it now....mr.b god bless oh just to let you know the actually double bass in there magazine could be used as a boat anchor it's that big and heavy chunk of aluminum for most of it's construction.....
Modern metal drummers need to take note. Being able to do 220bpm blast beats is amazing and all but tapping the drums and not putting on a show will get no interested in watching you beyond other drummers. It needs to be a spectacle, a performance, as well technically sound.
Tommy Aldridge playing "Amphibia" (Patrick Rondat). The recording of this album (Amphibia) is a great memory ! The bass- Patrice Guers, guitars- Patrick Rondat, and drums- Tommy Aldridge, were recording live at Ferber Studios in Paris.
Love how the sticks become part the instrument. Plus when it’s twirled it’s being counted in his head to keep the time in his hands. Just wow! Mr. Aldridge is a master! One of my ALL time favs. Powerhouse!
I have meet Tommy Aldridge at Jakarta clinic.. around 2006.. He is a humble person. He will shake every audience who ask a question in front of the stage.👍👍👍
Yes, you should check his Solo albums, Tommy play on two of these, Amphibia (1996) & On the Edge (1999). If you like guitar virtuoses with Tommy on drums you can also Check Vinnie Moore's Mind Eye and M.A.R.S. Project Driver (with Tony Macalpine )
I asked Scott Travis about Tommy one night in a club on the OBX of North Carolina. Scott also an amazing drummer in his own right. (JUDAS PRIEST). Painkiller. Anyway Scott said Tommy was the fucking man! Period!
I love how Tommy has made millions of dollars playing and recording drums and guys who can't pay their electric bill are telling us how "WRONG" he is doing it. HILARIOUS.
He is one of the all time greats. And an awesome entertainer on stage in his style. I have pics of him in 82 on stage with The original Blizzard of Oz.
Не перестаю восхищаться его талантом , он заслуживает называться великим ударником , великим барабанщиком, кому как угодно. Tommy Aldridge- ты велик .......
Awesome, without a doubt. But check out Jonathan Moffett, Michael Jackson's drummer. A different style of music for sure, but he does cymbal chokes like a jedi master! And Jonathan's single bass pedal speed is that of most double pass pedal drummers! hes amazing. Taking nothing away from Tommy, both men are legendary in their own drumming styles. I just noticed you commented 4 years ago. sorry for the late reply. hahaha
laney50w Jim Henson was actually inspired by Keith Moon when he created Animal. You're right though. Tommy is still a wild man on the kit. One of the all time greats.
As a rock bass player...my top 2 choices for drummer are: 1a) Tommy Aldridge 1b) Ian Paice Two totally different styles, but both are amazing in their own right.
Such an amazing rock drummer. So much style, presence, and command. I also get excited every time I see Paiste Rude, cymbals. There's just something about them that does it for me.
For this Metal guy Tommy is the best live drummer I've ever seen in my 60 yrs of life and over 400 worldwide shows from all styles of drummers, NO ONE TRULY IS BETTER IN MY OPINION !
Su movilidad corporal, y grandioso punch, en brazos y piernas han sido el sello que a caracterizado a Tommy y este video es una prueba más de su talento como músico
The dude's a human metronome. He definitely has more stage presence than most any drummer of the last 40 years. Loved his work with the Pat Travers Band, especially on the Heat in the Street album.
Percussioneer - bottom line: when someone's time has passed, it's best to acknowledge what they did, move on, let evolution do it's thing. He was good for his time, but there are so many drummers now, including me, that's looks at this as quant and cute. It's old fashioned and very limited compared to guys like: Coleman, Weckl, etc. Like Buddy Rich always said: drummers that don't play good, go into rock... haha:)
Tommy, who used to live here in Dallas Texas, made Black Oak Arkansas look good. Although their music wasn't very complicated or interesting I loved to see their lives show simply because Tommy was pumping every bit of their sound up. He's great! Long Live Tommy Aldridge
Master!!ícone!!Lenda Viva!!pra mim é o melhor dos Bateras!esse cara é sensacional!!com Whitesnake e Dio ele fez história!Músico maravilhoso!e um cara bem atencioso aos fãs!
Desde Lima,Perú,,exelente batero de los 80s, mi época del Heavy Metal.....,la pista que usa Tommy.,es del Álbum ''Amphibia''1996.,,del músico y guitarrista Francés Patrick Rondat. ..extraordinario tema...y el maestro Tommy demostrando que es uno de los mejores bateristas del mundo..Saludos.
This is hard rock drumming people!....This tune did not call for "dynamics or Breakdown sections" or playing traditional grip with brushes! If you want elevator music drumming, go to the jazz section of TH-cam! Then we will all be happy! Different strokes for different folks. Why is it such a crime for some critics for a musician or artist to just really shine at what the artist does best? It doesn't have to include every style, Feel, genre, or lick known to man to be great! It just has to be great at the one thing that it is. lighten up and enjoy life. It's incredibly short!
+Cornbob Rimlove Funny.. Hard rock drumming for a NON-HARD ROCK sound track. Perhaps the critiques of this video should be that he was not the correct drummer for this NAMM presentation.
Any style of music should comtain dynamics , even hard rock....nobody wants to hear monotonous droning at the same level at the beginning to the same level at the end!!!!! Its what they use to torture people ii heard!
I love jazz music, but I also dig Tommy's playing. Went to one of his drum clinics years ago in Dallas. I remember first seeing Tommy in the Blizzard of Ozz tour with Randy Rhoads on guitar and these two were phenomenal. They stole the show. I couldn't believe how Tommy managed to twirl his sticks continuously while playing the entire show. Yeah, Ozzy hung in there, too. Tip: For double bass drummers, Tommy's trick was to lead with the left foot. Great advice from a master rock drummer.
I like how his kit is simple and straightforward like that of Ginger Baker's in his Cream days - two mounted toms, two kicks, and two floor toms. And the snare of course. And man, those cymbals!
Seeing Tommy 3 times twice with Ozzy and once with white snake he's a legendary drummer I mean he plays with his hands calm down and my style of dbl bass playing is mostly due to him one my biggest influ playing and will always be in my top 5 drummers live to see their isn't no one like Tommy nor will their ever be anyone that's comes close to Tommy hail tommy
his the only drummer I know in his late 60s to have a full head of hair rock that cotton ball wish I had tommy hair God blessed him with health and great hair for metal rock out ta
Intense! Does anyone know what is playing in the background? I just started drumming in my 50's and Mr. Aldridge is inspiring me to fight for more seat time and find the groove. I'm finally getting my left foot to play along on the dbl bass! Rock on Mr. A!
Josh Freese does it too,. and my life inspiration the drummer from the best band in the world Infant Sorrow.. it's just flare And helps fill time between beats..
This guy impressed Randy and Rudy to the point they’d start watching him play during live shows. Some of the best musicians on earth were that impressed with Tommy, this dude is responsible for a lot of killer drummers out there man.
Facts💪😎👍
Tommy always beats drums like they owe him money. Seen him numerous times in 30 years and he's always hits with this intense power and accuracy. Love it!
Yup....most of the people talk about Vinnie Paul...how he hits the kit with intense power and aggression....but nobody like Tommy when it comes to intensity......always was and still is a beast....
Well said what’s important is the accuracy. Which he certainly delivers. When combined with such a long stroke which is where the volume or power comes in. The combination is really what makes his playing unique...... 😎👍
this guy has a bigger drum set than most metal drummers
Beating the drums like the Muppet drummer must be a “Tommy” thing. Tommy Lee beats them hard too. Both great longtime rock drummers.
@@kinoman6198 he is a metal drummer.
As a drummer, I follow a lot of drummers and have been coming back to Tommy for 30+ years. I have come to the conclusion that he is the best rock drummer in the history of rock music. His sense or rhythm and clean, very precise style is unmatched!
I can appreciate that comment. But have you checked out Neil Peart of Rush?
@@pierrejoly1999 LOL.
@@pierrejoly1999 seriously?
@@pierrejoly1999 check out simon phillips.
u forgot Danny Carrey ( TOOL ) and Matt Chamberlain from the Smashing Pumpkins
Tommy admits much of his movements are part of his show, because he plays "arena rock" and tries to entertain people in the nose bleeder sections as well as first row.
If you ever hear him talk he's such a nice down to earth guy, totally grateful to have had such a successful career. Classy guy, all the way.
The show is important. No one wants to watch a bunch of bored technicians.
but he dosent miss a beat.. like sarzo.
underrated..
Yeah but that's impossible drums but he made it possible. lol
I mean drum playing
hes still great! he could keep up with Yngwie Malmsteen. i play guitar/ but perfer bass. im from buffalo. so rick james and billy sheehan are legends. so if your a drummer,(the hardest job in the band) forgive me,,,lol
Tommy is such an amazing drummer it’s inspirational to see a man his age, be so healthy and powerful.
Aside from what we're witnessing in this video, which is incredible, the fact Mr. Aldridge has always been in high demand and has been an integral part of epic albums and tours, puts to rest any debate about his caliber as a drummer. The man is legendary. End of discussion.
You mean part of epic album covers.
Spot on!
Yeah, great performer. Tommy doesn’t have much studio work past Black Oak...
Highest profile gig was with Ozzy. Speak of the Devil was outstanding because Tommy embellished Over drum parts already established by someone else.
Bark at the Moon was a noticeable difference from the drums on Blizzard and Diary.
This is why Carmine Appice was on the tour for a period.
Discuss!
@@tojorozombie you suck
tojorozombie
Speak of the Devil is one
of the best live albums ever.
I thought, that the Tommy was
the original drummer...✌️
Tommys footwork is undervalued, and his impeccable timing and feel. As the man before me pointed out he is solid but just ever so slightly behind the beat so you're able to hear every part of his footwork his triplets and his quads all have that extra power feel because of it
Dude was 63 at the time of this video and he's dishing up some big, meaty, powerhouse rock licks. Love it.
Tommy would be in the Drummers Hall of Fame if there was one,DAMN!
Rock never rusts baby!
Aldridge...Bonham...peart..Baker....drum gods
You mean he was 103
I don't know what I envy more...his drumming or his magnificent head of hair.
His hair....definitely.
Maybe his excellent health?
I was hoping I wasn't the only one
He is the LION of drumming.
This guy's been one of my drum heroes ever since I heard him on Pat Travers/ Heat in the Street. He is a true legend, Snorting Whiskey, was one of the songs that made me want to do double bass
I attended a clinic with him in the early 90's. For some reason, he had to borrow my bass mics, so I was able to hang out with Tommy before and after. The clinic was amazing, he was so generous and instructive in really practical ways.Moreover, he was the nicest drummer (other than Paul Leim) that I'd ever met. I'll always respect Tommy.
+Chad Farrand tommy is a legend!!!
Whatabout Paul Leim?
Paul Leim is a great drummer along with my favourite drummer Ronnie Tutt.. Great story by the way.
Chad Farrand fantastic experience !
Chad Farrand right on. I met him at one of his clinics in the 80s. He's was cool and my biggest so I was on cloud 9
Tommy keeps getting better and better with age...like a fine wine. Instead of showing less luster as most drummers do when they get a little older, Tommy gets more intricate. AWESOME!
shuggy1110 more like a half decent lager. No groove.
he's digressed as a drummer...I'd be embarrassed if I did all of that rockstar bullshit in place of playing the actual kit...
@@mineheadX1 Digressed as a drummer? Sometimes it is better to keep silent and let people wonder about your intelligence, than to open you stupid mouth and remove all doubt.
I really love the studder beat on the snare. Been a fan of Tommys since early 70s Black Oak Arkansas. He had a lot of cymbals set up and used all of them. Awesome Drummer. He is self taught and is still most impressive. Thanks much for posting this clip. Great !
I've enjoyed watching Tommy since Black Oak, too. He is still incredible and an inspiration.
most fun to watch single stroke, beast showman of the last 50 years, imo. he took bonham and increased it exponentially on stage. he and don brewer taught me everything I need to know about being a rock drummer, as a kid 45 years ago. respect.
FUN FACT: Tommy's drums are actually solid slabs of tungsten steel and his sticks are made from the thigh bones of drummers he's eaten.
M McBride I agree fucken badd ass great visual!!!
I KNEW it!
Now, now :)!
You think he ate Rick Allens arm?!?😲
That is the Unknown. That's why it's the kind of aged sharp cheddar that the whole family loves except scary little Bobby who's 2 and starts to cry when Tommy comes comes up. I feel si bad for the two.
Still to this day, the most underrated drummer ever!!! I could sit and watch tomcat all day long!! One of the original drummers that got me into becoming a drummer as a wee tot many many years ago!!
He plays like his life depends on it, put's everything he has into every single hit, God love ya Tommy Aldridge
Iconic drummer. One of the best .
I like how he touches the snare with His hands like "hush, don't cry"
I noticed that as well!! Hahaha
I was wondering if he does it to mute the snare a little, like snaredrum-mic technique
Right?! He kills that snare lol
What song was he playing?
Tommy is one of the fathers of double bass drumming.
Louie Bellson
And he look so calm playing the double bass
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Louie Bellson
There were way more than just tommy I'm sorry but I played this in my first year of drumming rather easy actually...I've heard better double bass players than Tommy Aldridge he's not the best double kicker around my friend.....Chris Adler is way better...
@@singaporeghostclub thanks bro omw to check it now....mr.b god bless oh just to let you know the actually double bass in there magazine could be used as a boat anchor it's that big and heavy chunk of aluminum for most of it's construction.....
One of the greatest musicians to ever be recorded; in a class all by himself; and there is a visual aspect to his music that is incomparable.
Modern metal drummers need to take note. Being able to do 220bpm blast beats is amazing and all but tapping the drums and not putting on a show will get no interested in watching you beyond other drummers. It needs to be a spectacle, a performance, as well technically sound.
@@revivedfears -- indeed!
Tommy Aldridge playing "Amphibia" (Patrick Rondat).
The recording of this album (Amphibia) is a great memory !
The bass- Patrice Guers, guitars- Patrick Rondat, and drums- Tommy Aldridge, were recording live at Ferber Studios in Paris.
Is Amphibia the track he’s playing in this video?
@@gtdrummer6429Yes, part 4 to be more precise. And you're replying to the very same guy that played bass on this incredible album.
Love how the sticks become part the instrument. Plus when it’s twirled it’s being counted in his head to keep the time in his hands. Just wow! Mr. Aldridge is a master! One of my ALL time favs. Powerhouse!
I have meet Tommy Aldridge at Jakarta clinic.. around 2006.. He is a humble person. He will shake every audience who ask a question in front of the stage.👍👍👍
Always a pleasure to see and hear you playing Tommy absolutely perfect
Always a huge fan of Tommy,ever since i saw him in BOA when i was a kid. Loved his style.
Song: Amphibia part 4
Album: Amphibia
Artist: Patrick Rondat
Thanks for the info...I was really enjoying the music(and Tommy's playing:)and wondering what it was:)
Elegy guitarist?
Yes, you should check his Solo albums, Tommy play on two of these, Amphibia (1996) & On the Edge (1999).
If you like guitar virtuoses with Tommy on drums you can also Check Vinnie Moore's Mind Eye and M.A.R.S. Project Driver (with Tony Macalpine )
Iskur FR Muito Obrigado!
thanx mate!
One of the top rock drummers of all time! Ozzy's favorite go to!
Isn’t it lovely to watch someone who is just damn perfect at his art.
My favorit drummer, incredible energy.
I remember seeing tommy doing a solo that ended with him playing with just jis hands, this man is simply the best drummer the world has seen
One of the greatest ever! Not many can keep time like Tommy.
First saw him with Black Oak Arkansas..he's been the best. Always.
You know this guy must be special, when everyone standing around him are in suits
Tommy was the inspiration while they were doing blow wishing of c suite positions in their daily lives
SUITS LOL😂😂🙄🙄SUITS. !!! EVERY CONCERT TOUR DRUMMER SHOULD BE ABLE TO PLAY THIS LEVEL!!!!
Some things never change, Tommy is always Rockin Hard!
I love the way he puts his left hand on the snare sometimes, between whacks in the pocket ... Like, "It's ok baby. I got you."....
Stay think its his way of counting himself in.
Excellent observation, basherkit!
Damn, The old geezer still got it! Vicious power, True hard metalist/rocker by heart and soul!
George Kurt he ain't old yet.
LOL!
@Charalampos Tse
I asked Scott Travis about Tommy one night in a club on the OBX of North Carolina. Scott also an amazing drummer in his own right. (JUDAS PRIEST). Painkiller. Anyway Scott said Tommy was the fucking man! Period!
My drumming hero....Always has been. And as a friend. He is a true gentleman
drumheadthe1st I heard he’s a super nice guy....
Gentleman are few and far in between these days. I am working on it .Love Tommy.
Oh my god, mind blowing, love his style of playing and holding the drum stick.
I like that snare sound...Aldridge has incredible timing...killing it all these years later!
I love how Tommy has made millions of dollars playing and recording drums and guys who can't pay their electric bill are telling us how "WRONG" he is doing it. HILARIOUS.
👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
It is because he seem as if he struggles so much when he plays
Chism mine?
@@brighttorch He is fucking 70 years old. Give him a break.
So true!!
Good job he didn't lose his grip on those sticks at any point otherwise one of those by-standers would have been impaled or lost an eye.
Rock Ape if that happened I would Nick name him tommy the impaler.
That nickname sounds metal by the way.
Rock Ape lol
Hahahaha! LoL..
impaled hahahha
He is one of the all time greats. And an awesome entertainer on stage in his style. I have pics of him in 82 on stage with The original Blizzard of Oz.
Wow! That was insane! Amazing talent and performance! Cheers to Tommy!
Не перестаю восхищаться его талантом , он заслуживает называться великим ударником , великим барабанщиком, кому как угодно. Tommy Aldridge- ты велик .......
He looks the same as he did 30 years ago. My favorite drummer ever.
Ozzy's "Speak of the Devil" album made me a fan of Tommy Aldridge. I knew nothing about him until that album, and my mind got blown.
dmreeoogdaq it is a killer album
dmreeoogdaq that song was bad ass.
Arthur Name
You nailed it. That is the best live album of all time. Especially where drummers are concerned.
Even when he was in White snake.......he was a bad ass!!
Whitesnake self titled CD made me a huge fan
The Best Cymbal Catcher, Period!
You mean cymbal muter!?
Choked Cymbal!
Awesome, without a doubt. But check out Jonathan Moffett, Michael Jackson's drummer. A different style of music for sure, but he does cymbal chokes like a jedi master! And Jonathan's single bass pedal speed is that of most double pass pedal drummers! hes amazing. Taking nothing away from Tommy, both men are legendary in their own drumming styles. I just noticed you commented 4 years ago. sorry for the late reply. hahaha
Highly impressed with his his mutes/chokes/catches.
When I feel old, I immediately watch this video. It gives me confidence.
One must never lose that child like curiosity and spark!
This guy has a big place in rock history.
Every time I see Tommy play, I always think "Animal" from the Muppet's!
laney50w Jim Henson was actually inspired by Keith Moon when he created Animal. You're right though. Tommy is still a wild man on the kit. One of the all time greats.
Black Oak Arkansas best EVER, Jim Dandy,Dixie grew learning n playin at SAME time, me n N.MEX
@Ashley The Bottom stupid 😁
Shannon Larkin is the real Animal!
laney50w:Tommy reminds me of keith Moon from (The Who)
As a rock bass player...my top 2 choices for drummer are:
1a) Tommy Aldridge
1b) Ian Paice
Two totally different styles, but both are amazing in their own right.
Two of my favorite players as well
Huge influence on my drumming, one of my all-time favorites!!!
Such an amazing rock drummer. So much style, presence, and command.
I also get excited every time I see Paiste Rude, cymbals. There's just something about them that does it for me.
Agreed!
Hello from Croatia 🇭🇷
The best drummer 🥁 EVER ....
One of the greatest drummers to set behind a kit.
Don’t know about that
Nobody swing the stick above head like Tommy. He is really special drummer.
My Word! The man is a beast on drums, a BEAST!
EXCELLENT.
For this Metal guy Tommy is the best live drummer I've ever seen in my 60 yrs of life and over 400 worldwide shows from all styles of drummers, NO ONE TRULY IS BETTER IN MY OPINION !
He has some of the best back beats I have ever seen. I love watching him because he looks like he enjoys every second.
Great rock drums are built off of a strong backbeat (John Paul Jones)
Loving his energy and enthusiasm for his craft even at this age.
Takes my breath away! What a performance!!! Wow!
Mans a god damn legend still beating the shit out of that kit yet heading into his 70s !
God bless you. You are number 1️⃣
Gotta say that was cool. Saw Tommy in 71 playing in Black Oak Arkansas in an arena gig in Alabama.....he was amazing and still is! Love it.
Tommy is one of the MOST underrated drummers of all time. His drum solos are so great. Wish he could have stayed with OZZY!
He’s not underrated. Tommy Aldridge is one of the most highly regarded rock drummers of all time. A living legend.
Su movilidad corporal, y grandioso punch, en brazos y piernas han sido el sello que a caracterizado a Tommy y este video es una prueba más de su talento como músico
Este homem é fera. Fantástico.
Probably one of the most iconic underated an influential drummers of all time and that hair lol
Love the sound of the ride
The dude's a human metronome. He definitely has more stage presence than most any drummer of the last 40 years. Loved his work with the Pat Travers Band, especially on the Heat in the Street album.
Silver Tuna - No. His double bass is terrible. Not a metronome at all.
Jay Torr you're fucking nuts. His double bass is full of groove and precision, as it was introduced as, not what it ultimately is today.
Percussioneer - bottom line: when someone's time has passed, it's best to acknowledge what they did, move on, let evolution do it's thing. He was good for his time, but there are so many drummers now, including me, that's looks at this as quant and cute. It's old fashioned and very limited compared to guys like: Coleman, Weckl, etc. Like Buddy Rich always said: drummers that don't play good, go into rock... haha:)
Tom Johnson and you're a fucking douche.
Tommy, who used to live here in Dallas Texas, made Black Oak Arkansas look good. Although their music wasn't very complicated or interesting I loved to see their lives show simply because Tommy was pumping every bit of their sound up. He's great! Long Live Tommy Aldridge
I bet that snare drum looks up at him and thinks oh shit not him again!
MrHighgate123 😂😂😂😂
So are the cymbals..
He's beating that snare like it owes him money! lol
That drum might like getting spanked . Tommy is one of the wildest showmen I have ever seen and the boy can play.
Tommy looks exactly like he did forty years ago...
Erik S I was thinking the same thing he hasn't aged....or maybe his age caught up to his looks. lol
Hair going 10 different directions..lol
Erik S and 40 years ago he looked 60
He still sucks like he did 40 yrs ago
@@candisciano1116 where can we see your videos?
He is my favorite rock drummer alive.
Master!!ícone!!Lenda Viva!!pra mim é o melhor dos Bateras!esse cara é sensacional!!com Whitesnake e Dio ele fez história!Músico maravilhoso!e um cara bem atencioso aos fãs!
whoa! He kicks butt when he plays!
Desde Lima,Perú,,exelente batero de los 80s, mi época del Heavy Metal.....,la pista que usa Tommy.,es del Álbum ''Amphibia''1996.,,del músico y guitarrista Francés Patrick Rondat. ..extraordinario tema...y el maestro Tommy demostrando que es uno de los mejores bateristas del mundo..Saludos.
This is hard rock drumming people!....This tune did not call for "dynamics or Breakdown sections" or playing traditional grip with brushes! If you want elevator music drumming, go to the jazz section of TH-cam! Then we will all be happy!
Different strokes for different folks. Why is it such a crime for some critics for a musician or artist to just really shine at what the artist does best? It doesn't have to include every style, Feel, genre, or lick known to man to be great! It just has to be great at the one thing that it is. lighten up and enjoy life. It's incredibly short!
+Cornbob Rimlove Funny.. Hard rock drumming for a NON-HARD ROCK sound track. Perhaps the critiques of this video should be that he was not the correct drummer for this NAMM presentation.
Any style of music should comtain dynamics , even hard rock....nobody wants to hear monotonous droning at the same level at the beginning to the same level at the end!!!!! Its what they use to torture people ii heard!
emilshere If thats the case how do you explain Iron Maiden selling millions of albums and non stop touring.
Iron maiden had some serious variety in the same genre.
I love jazz music, but I also dig Tommy's playing. Went to one of his drum clinics years ago in Dallas. I remember first seeing Tommy in the Blizzard of Ozz tour with Randy Rhoads on guitar and these two were phenomenal. They stole the show. I couldn't believe how Tommy managed to twirl his sticks continuously while playing the entire show. Yeah, Ozzy hung in there, too. Tip: For double bass drummers, Tommy's trick was to lead with the left foot. Great advice from a master rock drummer.
Met Tommy once...coolest dude ever!!! AWESOME drummer!!!!
Absolute killer
I like how his kit is simple and straightforward like that of Ginger Baker's in his Cream days - two mounted toms, two kicks, and two floor toms. And the snare of course. And man, those cymbals!
his kit has always been really simple....take a look at any pic of him playing with Black Oak Arkansas or Pat Travers. He's a monster.
+Michael Tew Greetings, and that's not bad! I mean, simple is best, and it's been the same set up ever since! :)!
Seeing Tommy 3 times twice with Ozzy and once with white snake he's a legendary drummer I mean he plays with his hands calm down and my style of dbl bass playing is mostly due to him one my biggest influ playing and will always be in my top 5 drummers live to see their isn't no one like Tommy nor will their ever be anyone that's comes close to Tommy hail tommy
One of my all time favorite drummers
Tommy is one of those drummers that make you go back to the woodshed and learn your craft. Inspirational. ...
Drum kit for sale. Only used once by an elderly man.
lightly used !
You, sir, win the internet today. 😂
With a small poodle on his ahead
Only used once and completely beaten into submission.
I am Poe I shouldn’t be laughing but I can’t help it. Hilarious. Thanks for making me smile
Pasan los años y mantiene esa energía .Un ejemplo de profesionalidad. 🤟😝🍻
RIP Yamaha Live Custom Oak signed Namm 2019
I've watched this so mene times. blown away by how awesom this drum track is.✨⚡👍
素晴らしいドラムが沢山付いていていろいろなサウンドが出て聴けますね、生で聴いて見たいですね！🎶✨⚡
The Legend, the God Father of playing HEAVY...into his 60's and still totally kicking ass !
his the only drummer I know in his late 60s to have a full head of hair rock that cotton ball wish I had tommy hair God blessed him with health and great hair for metal rock out ta
I remember back in the 70s with Black Oak a double bass drum Icon looking good Tommy years have been kind brother
Dam he's still got his trademark mop of hair afta so many years, still a fuckin legend
Only now it looks like it's about to fly off his head.
It’s not his hair pal, it’s a well known fact he wears a rug these days.
definelty one of my favorite drummers from the 80s! tommy still kills it to this day!!!!! makes it looks so easy
Beautiful sound...incredible player!!!!!!
He sure knows how to keep time!
Man! And I thought I was the Cymbal Killer! :-)
Black oak Arkansas....👍
Que Tremendo! tengo el orgullo de haberlo visto en vivo!
Intense! Does anyone know what is playing in the background? I just started drumming in my 50's and Mr. Aldridge is inspiring me to fight for more seat time and find the groove. I'm finally getting my left foot to play along on the dbl bass! Rock on Mr. A!
Is that a hi-hat top that he's putting the beatdown on? Next to the actual hi-hat?? I need one..
does he swing his left arm over his head for any particular reason or is it just something he does to add to his performance?
once you're in a groove and 'momentum', it also helps you to keep the intensity going , the 'visual' aspect' is also nice.
Josh Freese does it too,. and my life inspiration the drummer from the best band in the world Infant Sorrow.. it's just flare And helps fill time between beats..
Thanks guys! I'm gonna check out Infant Sorrow. Really enjoy hearing new bands
He does it to fend off evil spirits
Thrash1t hell yeah🤘🤘🤘