What's It Like Drumming For Ozzy Osbourne & Whitesnake? | Tommy Aldridge
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 18 พ.ค. 2024
- Tommy Aldridge is larger than life - and it's not just because of his insane showmanship or epic hair.
His huge stage presence and punishing drumming have supported Whitesnake, Ozzy Osbourne, Gary Moore, Pat Travers, Black Oak Arkansas, and more. Rockstars have handpicked Tommy over the years for his groundbreaking, now-classic drum sound.
He was playing double bass runs before it was cool, and he's proudly worn his heavy metal badge before many of us were born.
In this hour-long lesson, you'll get breakdowns on key Whitesnake and Ozzy fills, find out what it was like working with Randy Rhoads ("You couldn't make it heavy enough for Randy"), and watch the Bonham fan perform some of his favorite tunes.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:21 - "Nowhere To Run" (Performance)
04:22 - Welcome
09:14 - "Over The Mountain" Fill
12:23 - Showmanship
14:28 - Double-Bass Shuffles
18:40 - "Bark At The Moon" Fill
24:14 - "Here I Go Again" (Performance)
29:58 - Playing With Whitesnake
34:42 - Working With Randy Rhoads
38:55 - Tommy's Drum Set-up
54:11 "Enough Of Your Love" (Performance)
58:33 - Outro
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What a legend, such an inspiration! Thumbs up for Tommy! 👍🏼👍🏼
One thing I want to know is, who played on bark at the moon, some people say Carmine Appice did, some say it's Aldridge. I never been able to know without a doubt who it was. Maybe you guys know something about it. Thanks.
Tommy played on it. But Ozzy supposedly thought he did to much double bass drumming and to busy with the fills. So they did some cutting on his drum tracks. Tommy find out and got mad and they fired him. Carmine stepped in and started the tour then he got fired and Tommy came back on the tour . I have heard dont take it as truth :)
@ yeah, thanks. I heard a few stories too, from, Ozzy wasn't happy with Tommy,s playing, to Tommy recorded the album, left, and then they ask Carmine to redo everything. Carmine said in an interview, that he redid, some stuff, but never specified what, like Tommy would have left the band, and the drums were not all finish. But nobody is able to come with a concrete answer, it's frustrating not knowing. LoL. Thanks for your reply.
Absolute beast and an amazing human!
You are a LUCKY guy, man! What a iconic drummer! Watch B.O.A. where he first got started!
This guy is an animal. The energy is unbelievable
Now consider that he is 72 years old and still has this energy. Legend
I was pretty much thinking the same thing. Just imagine how loud it is and standing 3 feet away from Tommy Aldridge killing it on the drums, I bet it sounds incredible!!!
Yess Man.. Its from other plannet, not posser, pure energy, actitud,, technic And a increíble sound. One of the greatest
Exactly! Animal from Sesame Street! What a bad a--!
This guy is still an inspiration:) an absolute joy to watch :)
I barely knew Tommy Aldridge before I watched this video. It only took me a few minutes to understand why people consider him a legend in the metal world. Very classy guy. Much respect to this gentleman.
I saw Tommy steal the show on several occasions 50 years ago. He would roll the double kick drums while standing. Always the showman.
Yeah! Legend for sure!
Tommy’s drumming on Ozzy’s “Speak Of The Devil” live album is stellar. One of my favorites. This guy has been solid for decades.
I agree totally, that is some of my favorite drumming of his! When I started play back in 83/84 I heard him say " the problem with most double bass drummers, is there left foot is week. He said practice with your left foot. " I never forgot that, and to this day when I'm in my basement, I'll play entirely with my week foot. Tommy will always be my favorite.
"Go for what ya know" is one of the best live albums of the 1970's, Speak of the Devil probably the best live album of the 80's, both because of Tommy.
I grew up with that album on cassette and I lost it. I finally found it again on CD and yeah brings back so many emotional memories of all my brothers who are gone now. TOMMY ALDRIDGE is awesome 👍 😎 coolness man
And Tribute. He Is Incredible
he killed it on that album with the double kicks
Freaking crazy, he is 72 years old, leaves my ass in the dust and I am 20 years his junior. Mad respect Mr.Aldridge!
If you're good or great in your prime then as long as you keep fit, have good health and most importantly still have the passion to play, there is no reason you would decline.
@@benking9160 72???? God Bless him....Don't know that many 70 yr old heavy metal drummers! 😀🙏
@@eldonsimms Exactly. He's in phenomenal shape for his age.
@@mr.brenman2132 Even Tommy's calf muscles have calf muscles lmfao. Dude's an animal even at his age.
@@soulessshadow5356 Definitely
At 72 years old he still has the same strength, stamina and hair he had when he was 25 years old.
A truly beloved icon. Inspired millions of drummers. Pat Travers, Ozzy, Black oak Arkansas. Whitesnake
Masterclass always. Thanks from the bottom of our kickdrum. Mr Aldrige
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The passion he plays with leaves me in awe.
Blown away by this guy. I'm 17 and he plays with more energy and strength than I do. That "Here I Go Again" ending was absolutely insane. Inspiring to say the least. Bravo Mr Aldridge
You're a kid with good taste.listen to every word he says in this video.this guy invented double bass drumming 50 yrs ago
@@timhenderson6473 He didn't but I think he's the first in hard rock/metal.
@@timhenderson6473 I think it was Ginger Baker. Maybe Cozy Powell? I’m not sure Aldridge created double bass. Definitely a pioneer in that technique!
He said it's not about the click... It's about music!!! Love that statement!
Same, bro. Same. Your comment should be PINNED.
Absolutely! One crazy thing is the tool "humanizer" to make electronic music more "human"...says it all
Yup
F click tracks!
Spoken like someone afraid of playing to a click. They’re both important, and until a drummer proves they can keep real time, easy on the green light to ignore the click. Bonham and Ringo are two examples of the few “musical drummers” and then there’s everyone else that somehow “are musical” and also “keep time.” Rarely are the two not tied together.
ABSOLUTE LEGEND...............HE PLAYS LIKE HE'S 32 not 72 !!!!!
He plays like he’s 5😂
Nowadays 50's and 60's are not too old tho.. More like brothers instead of uncles. Yes he 73 i knew..
I could listen to him talk about all his past experiences all day long....just amazing!
Damn, dude, he is a hard rock veteran and he still plays amazingly hard, arty and emotional. Absolutely stunning, love his drumming since my early days as a kid. And his beats with Whitesnake sound like it’s a little bit out of this world, too cool for Whitesnake, lol
It's amazing how humble he is. He keeps saying things like "I don't know why I'm here amongst all these great drummers", "All of these guys could be professional drummers", "Really puts the pressure on seeing all these great drummers". Mate, you're one of, if not THE biggest name in Heavy Metal drumming and have been for the last half century.
he knows it...
That's a huge statement
I attended a drum clinic in 1992, maybe 1993. He, Stewart Copeland and a lot of other drummers were there. During an question and answer session, someone asked Tommy, "What advice would you give young drummers just starting out?"
He answered, "Take lessons. Definitely take lessons. I think I could have done a lot more if I had taken lessons."
DONE MORE?!?!?!?!?!
@@azimuth361 I heard him say something similar not long ago....that he wished he would have learned more rudimentary technique from the beginning instead of figuring it out later.
Cozy Powell did have all his spots Tommy had until he died including Robert Plant. Tommy is the extention of Cozy like S.R.V. was to Hendrix. He definitely plays with more complex style and energy!
Can't believe he's as old as he is and is hitting harder than I am
The man is a legend a very down-to-earth man I still believe he has one of the greatest drum solos of all time that's a hard solo especially with the hands he's done it all.. amazing!!!
If you got free heads and cymbals you would too.
@@davino108 He does have some skills. Like one handed crash and cymbal choke.
Just my thoughts!
Believe in yourself and you will be able too.
Tommy is an all-time great, and I love that he keeps Randy's legacy alive
Aldridge had flat out said that Rhoads was the greatest musician he ever or WILL ever work with. When hes says that was RANDYS MUSIC on those 2 records, he means it. Him and Dana Strum are the only 2 people who dont exxagerate or lie when it comes to RR
@@randallrhoads3271 I think Bob is pretty straight forward about Randy.....
@@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle Daisley has said some of the most ridiculous stuff when it comes to RR...not to mention his demanding payment when it even comes to being interviewed about his so called "friend" who got killed so horribly. He implied that when RR first went to England, he basically had to teach him how to play the guitar. In one interview, he actually said that for the solo to Crazy Train, that he "wrote the pattern" that Randy solos over...really Bob??...really??? ..you actually wrote those same 3 chords ??..wow, how stunning, Bob. Everybody knows who came up with those songs..you can hear 4-5 of those songs off Blizzard in Randys 1979 Laughing Gas live solo alone. If it wasn't for RR, Daisley is another one youd never even have heard of. He did nothing special before or after those 2 records. And he stubbornly holds onto material of Randy and the band working up those songs...because he wants money. Sorry, thats just weirdly pathetic,, no wonder he kept getting booted from bands. Another hack trying to make a buck off of the true talent in that band....he can go to h-ell and take his "grail" with him.
How can you not love this guy? His performance on ‘Here I Go Again’ was a masterclass - including the dropped stick recovery! Power and technique combined with the back-story from the man himself. Sheer class from a true rock ‘n’ roll gentleman. Respect!
I saw Tommy play live on that 1987 tour with hear I go again. On that tour for that album, they opened up for Motley Crue.
that "It's a ballad" at the end,made me laugh more than the last 10 comedies I've seen...
Tommy is an incredibly genuine and humble man.
It's not just about the technique, it's about the music. Such a great musician.
Tommy is just so gracious & humble, i could listen to him talk music for hours.
Saw him in ‘72 with Black Oak Arkansas, then in ‘79 with Pat Travers Band. He was/is a hellacious drummer. If you share the stage with him, you’d best bring your A game.
wow, cool story man. I seen him in '87 and '90, Whitesnake.
Very few drummers have the pedigree he has. He’s been a part of some of the biggest music acts in history. What a resumé
Yes, your A+ game!
I've so much respect for Tommy and all of the work he's done. As someone who was inspired by his drumming in the 80s, this is such a treat to see in 2023.
Tommy feels with his whole body. He kind of dances around the kit. He’s all in and it’s take no prisoners. What a giant!
I love the 2004 ‘Still of the Night’ performance at the Hammersmith. Mind blowing and powerful performance with Tommy.
So much energy despite his age. Outstanding drummer
Tommy's drums sound badass!
yamaha drums ftw yaerdme?
@@theabysmalfiend Yamaha drums and Paiste cymbals, doesn't get better than that!
I prefer his older yamaha kits with the big drums,but I'm not a fan of small drums
I think they're carbon fiber but I may be wrong...
@@markdziadulewicz6160 I know he was playing oak snd maple
A truly iconic drummer but an even more iconic human being.
Been following him since the 70's, he's an absolute monster and highly respected in the drumming world, I bet he could tell some stories!
We could all listen to his stories forever.
Came from a pretty poor family growing up, but I did own their Whitesnake album -- a cassette long since worn out and disappeared.
What an honor to have an opportunity to hear some of Tommy's wisdom, insight, and observations!
Tommy is killing it!!! That Iconic song is a BANGER!!!!!
72 years old and still a beast 🤘 watching this guy gives me goosebumps
I went to Tommy's drum clinic in the mid 80s held at Paragon Music in Tampa. He was just as humble friendly, open and took time to answer everyone's questions in depth. Definitely inspiring. I remember watching him play "Wipeout" with just his feet on the base drums, crisp, fast and clean without missing a note left me thinking how much I had to learn. He's amazing.
ya! The man himself! Love the time keeping stick swing above the head counting! at 56 I pretty much lived through his music career. On my top 10 drum hero list..
thanks for this!
Yeah man, such style
Tommy is so awesome !! Style, energy, focus... wow
The drumming keeps him young. What is most impressive is his character. He is one humble grateful person.
He is one hell of a rock drummer and at 72...wow
An absolute powerhouse. His strong, athletic, steady playing in the early 80’s developed much of what has become the default drumming intensity of metal.
Such a humble sweet man to be such a BEAST behind the kit!!❤❤ True pioneer of the double bass!!
One of the best drummers that ever lived!!!! HANDS DOWN
Immense power, energy, precision and showmanship! 👏
That much talent but so humble and happy to share - what a guy
Soooo underrated! Tommy Aldridge is 72 and a freaking beast 🤘🏼
Tommy is a freakin’ legend! Huge thanks to Tommy for sharing all of his wisdom with us!
I just played the drums now for like 5 minutes. And I'm dead tired already. These drummers are legends! The age is just a number in our heads.
Lol you have to pace yourself
He may not have the precision of many modern studio drummers, but he’s the epitome of rock n’ roll and he’ll melt your face off all day
The most under rated drummer in Rock and Metal. An utter powerhouse, unmistakeable tone and flawless approach. His behind the beat style has been blowing me away for 35 years.
What a dumb statement.
Not underrated. Nice WOKE comment jesus christ hes a legend!!!!
@@PaulyV56 What was woke about my comment?
@@PaulyV56 yeah dude what lmfao, i agree hes a well known legend, but woke? what?
Mr Aldridge plays with more energy and power than many guys half his age. Absolute monster a drummer, if this does not impress you, you need to have your pulse checked. Salute!!
Gotta love Tommy Aldridge.
He's never changed. He even looks the same on the back of Pat Travers vinyls I have at home.
One of my all-time drum heroes.
I've watched this man growing up my entire life amazed! im 53 now, and he is still killing it. Thank god for you tube. !!! this guy is a Machine
I was fortunate enough to see Tommy play live with Ozzie, Whitesnake, and Thin Lizzy from big clubs. The big arenas this man is an animal.
What a lovely, genuine man, as well as a monster on the drums.
I loved his playing on the Ozzy After Hours live gig. And the sound mix was good, you could hear his bass drum.
This man is 72 going on 18. Amazing inspirational show.
When 72 you going on 73.
THE legend and icon Tommy Aldridge ... there will only be ONE Tommy!
Legend. So many things to say about him, true master drummer and showman.
I hope I can still hit this hard in my 70s! Legend.
Much love for Tommy, many great memories listening to him throughout his career, and my life as well. Thank you for having him on your program.
One for the ages. Thanks for this!
Saw him in 1980 with Pat Travers - opening for Peter Frampton - and Tommy was definitely the highlight of the evening.
This man, What a legend. Honour to have him seen live!
Saw Tommy with Black Oak Arkansas in 79. Saw him with Randy Rhodes and Brad Gillis in Ozzy's band. The drum solo was always a highlight. So glad he is still playing and teaching. True legend.
I don’t think Tommy was in Black Oak in 79. That should’ve been his Pat Travers era.
I met Tommy in Dallas in the early 2000, signed a drum head talked for awhile , super nice guy !!!!! Very down to earth 😊
My favorite thing about Tommy is how humble he is and how much he pays respects to everyone he has the chance to work with. It trips me out that he doesn’t see himself as one of the greatest drummers and musicians of all time. The greatest people typically aren’t able to recognize their own genius. Maybe it’s because it all just comes so naturally to him that he doesn’t feel like he’s trying. It all just makes so much sense to him that he has a hard time seeing how it doesn’t just come to the next person the same way it does him. I take him as the kind of guy who learns everything about the things he is interested in. He just has the type of mind to compose great music. And to be fair he has played with all of the greats, some of the greatest musicians of all time. I would imagine that in itself is very humbling.
What a class act for someone so influential. Saw Tommy live twice with Ozzy and he was incredible. Cool to see he's also a quality person as well.
Huge discography, very long career, many bands played with, many live performances, an amazing drummer...Tommy Aldridge!!!
This might be the most inspiring thing I've watched lately.
He goes so hard still! Lars could take some notes
Lars still plays hard and with lots of personality. He may not have the same chops as Tommy but he’s plenty entertaining and fun to watch!
I saw Lars play live a few months ago and it was insane to see how energetically he plays, even at his age.
Lars doesn't need any more practice 👑
Lars is the worst drummer in music. High school kids can play anything he can.
@@flataffect Thank you. It's good to see someone write the truth about Lars, instead of parroting the same drivel about his being lousy. While he is not the best drummer, he is outstanding.
Big fan of Whitesnake saw them back in 1989 tommy solo was awsome
Tommy is an OG
Much Respect.
Dude is a Beast behind a Drum Kit
The tightest band I've ever seen was Tommy, Mars, Pat, and Pat. And as a festival engineer I've seen a hell of a lot of bands.
Yup, I saw Pat Travers band open for rush on the hemispheres tour. NEIL and Tommy. A drummers dream!
73 years old and he still kicking asses.. Legendary drummer from whitesnake, ozzy, thin lizzy and many more
I'll never forget Whitesnakes video "Give me all your love tonight" Tommy was playing those red Yamahas and I was just mesmerized by the kit and his playing. I only hoped I would be half as good as him.
Much respect for Tommy! He is metal incarnate! I respect that kind of talent
Saw him Black Oak 50 years ago, Still the king, he defined heavy rock drumming for a generation. The best and most musical, in my lifetime. God Bless him.
Tommy is such a humble beast. Even at his age, the way he hits the drums and his technique is just so unique. He seems like a real down to earth person, not an arrogant rockstar at all. I'd love to meet him one day.
Amazing drummer and really a nice guy (met him in Barcelona). The double bass work he did with Black Oak and Pat Travers sold me on double bass. Thank you Tommy for doing this!
This guy is awesome.. still hitting like a beast 🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
Tommy got blessed with some incredible genes 🙌
He's so humble. He legit said he doesn't post anything online because he doesn't feel worthy. Played with some of the biggest names in the business for 50 years, still humble. A great drummer and an even better human being!
One of my top ten favorites for sure.
I don't play the drums but still find this fascinating lol
He played on the Ozzy Osbourne Randy Roads tribute album absolutely incredible drummer one of my favorites for sure ❤
It's not fair how humble he is. This legend should understand how influential he is to all heavy metal drummers out there.
amazing.... the hand drum solo was fire what a living legend
one of my favorite drummers of all time!
I remember Tommy's drum solo in 1973 on TV... The song "UP" IT BLEW THE ENTIRE PLANET AWAY !!!! WOW
Still of the Night grooves will always be legendary to me. His doubles on the kick are so tight.
❤ Love that this opens with the incredible song No Where to Run from the band Iconic. If you don’t know Iconic is Tommy, Joel Hoelkstra, Michael Sweet, Nathan James (vocals) and Marco Mendoza (bass). Their debut Second Skin was my album of the year for 2022. So freaking good. And ITommy continues to be one of my favorite drummers.
Thanks for that info. I was listening to the vocals and felt maybe Dino Jelusick was there. Thanks for clearing that part up for us all.
Frontiers have been doing great work in keeping that type of rock/metal music alive! So many great bands on that record label it's insane
I always appreciated how drummers like Tommy “hit” the Drums. As a Bass player it gives lots of accent places to bring some power/punch when needed. Where a more balanced/even playing will make my playing stand out too much as I usually play very hard with fingers or pick. Fucking killer drummer, great artist, and good dude.
Criminally overlooked for decades. One of the first ever metal drummers,
amazing to see his technique with cameras behind the kit, big applause
He looks like he still has so much fun playing drums after all these decades. Loved this video. Thanks Drumeo.
The man! The legend! The rock God! Thanks for this Drumeo! What a drummer and human being! 👏👏👏🥁
a living LEGEND...thanx Tommy
Wow! As soon as I saw his hair and cymbals I immediately knew this was Tommy Aldridge! I saw him live with Pat Traverse and then Ozzy and then White Snake. He’s a legend! Y’all are so lucky to have Tommy Aldridge on Drumeo! Amazing drummer in his heyday and still is! Unbelievable…..
I knew I was going to love this session but it was even better than I expected!!!
Amazing, fantastic, inspirational, one of a kind! Thanks Tommy for all your great music over the years!! And thanks Drummeo for sharing this beautiful moment! 🙏
Tommy Aldridge kicking ass! Freakin love this, I saw him with Ozzy when I was 15 and now I'm 55 and he's still killing it.
Amazing that I saw Tommy play in 1974 when I was just 8. I will be 57 in Sept. A wonderful soft spoken man.
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I love Tommy's work but for me his renditions of Black Sabbath on "Speak of the Devil" are my favorite Sabbath songs because of his playing, no disrespect to Bill Ward as he was very innovative in the creation of those songs but Tommy's versions to this day still kick the most serious ass.
The wizard version he did on that album rules.
This is really good, I really like to watch, hear, and learn what professional drummers say about drumming and the advice they give especially Tommy, it helps me just learn to be a better drummer.
My face hurts from smiling the entire time watching the interview... Tommy is a monster.
Gotta love Tommy. Absolute legend!
Always loved watching him play!!! ***So underrated***