The Iconic Drumming Behind “Crazy Train” | Ozzy Osbourne Song Breakdown

Former Ozzy Osbourne drummer Tommy Aldridge shows you how he played "Crazy Train" live. And it's not what you'd expect!
"If anyone led me up the primrose path, it was Randy Rhoads.”
Tommy is known for many things - playing with Whitesnake, Motörhead, and Yngwie Malmsteen to name a few - but he arguably made some of his biggest impressions backing Ozzy Osbourne in the '80s, joining Ozzy's band for the 1981 Blizzard Of Ozz tour and tracking drums on 1983's Bark At The Moon and several live recordings.
A heavy-hitting rock guru through and through, you can imagine how Tommy translated Ozzy's songs to the stage.
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Chapters
00:00 - Lesson Overview & Song Background
00:40 - Exercise #1 - Intro
01:27 - Exercise #2 - Verse
03:24 - Exercise #3 - Guitar Solo
04:16 - "Crazy Train" Performance
09:37 - Song Analysis
10:13 - Outro
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  • @DrumeoOfficial
    @DrumeoOfficial Жыл бұрын

    What an inspiring performance! 😱Tommy Aldridge shows you how he played Ozzy Osbourne’s “Crazy Train” live! Thanks for watching!

  • @hevemetal1173

    @hevemetal1173

    Жыл бұрын

    One of the best no doubt👍

  • @thefarmingnurse

    @thefarmingnurse

    Жыл бұрын

    Didn’t even recognize Ozzy

  • @FelipeCamargoAreias

    @FelipeCamargoAreias

    Жыл бұрын

    Amazing

  • @Garage_Hammer13

    @Garage_Hammer13

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Drumeo for bringing Tommy’s skill to a lot of new people. He’s one of my all time favourite drummers and doesn’t get the recognition he truly deserves. An absolute beast with chops for years. ❤

  • @MrYuvrajssingh

    @MrYuvrajssingh

    Жыл бұрын

    Great Playing Mr Aldridge ! Thanks @drumeo

  • @m6hill983
    @m6hill983 Жыл бұрын

    He always beats the drums like they owe him money.. Loving the fact that he is rocking out with this amount of energy and power in his 70s 🔥🔥🔥.. Legend..

  • @paulojrg

    @paulojrg

    Жыл бұрын

    Not only owing money but also as if it had been caught with her wife in bed.

  • @gsmith207

    @gsmith207

    Жыл бұрын

    Haaa! Was thinking the same! Poor drums gettin beat like that! Great comment, I’m still chuckling watching it again. He he

  • @snakeson_aplane

    @snakeson_aplane

    Жыл бұрын

    that was nuts, almost surreal to watch

  • @randysingleton813

    @randysingleton813

    Жыл бұрын

    @@thespyfromteamfortress2903 is MB 72, not yet, 12 more years! Lets wait and see..

  • @SPINNINGMYWHEELS777

    @SPINNINGMYWHEELS777

    Жыл бұрын

    and the important part he interprets to how he plays.. drummers have to understand it's Ok not to play things exactly like the recording..as long as you have the vibe in tact.

  • @BrandonToews
    @BrandonToews Жыл бұрын

    I’ll never forget walking into the studio when Tommy was warming up for this video. I don’t think I’ve heard anyone play with power like he does, and his attention to detail is insane. Something I think a lot of drummers overlook. He also had the highest respect for Randy Rhoads and wanted to make sure his legacy was honored in the videos we worked on together. Cheers Tommy, you’re a legend!🤘🏻

  • @CreativeWarrior-

    @CreativeWarrior-

    Жыл бұрын

    I was fortunate enough to attend a TA clinic in Palm Desert years ago when Tommy had his carbon-fiber kit. It's true: the power we felt coming from him was insane, as we were all only 3 feet away from him playing his solo from the Tribute album! He told us funny stories about having to record 3 different tempos per song for Ozzy. Ozzy would be drawn to whatever tempo fit the type of drugs he was on: if he was on speed, he liked the faster tempo, weed, slower, alcohol, medium. Heheheheh!!

  • @CreativeWarrior-

    @CreativeWarrior-

    Жыл бұрын

    @@7tardis7 I think the answer is from Tommy: Randy liked what Tommy offered. It worked for them. There are lots of differing versions of all kinds of things that we may or may not prefer. If you prefer Kerslake's version, that's cool. Have a great New Year, 7tardis7!

  • @mEgAnOOb29

    @mEgAnOOb29

    Жыл бұрын

    Hey Brandon do you guys ever hire for video production crew for the studio?

  • @dickduquesne
    @dickduquesne Жыл бұрын

    He's such a beast of a rock drummer. Still pounding those drums like they owe him money. A true legend

  • @RVWeekendsRC1

    @RVWeekendsRC1

    11 ай бұрын

    Lol.

  • @chrismorgan7494
    @chrismorgan7494 Жыл бұрын

    Tommy's more than just a drummer, he's an athlete. He plays with so much authority.

  • @stanpopovsky

    @stanpopovsky

    10 ай бұрын

    He is more just a drummer, he is artist, and make hi’s art with passion

  • @VintageGearMan

    @VintageGearMan

    6 ай бұрын

    @@stanpopovsky Play em like you stole em! Yup!

  • @MycketKar
    @MycketKar Жыл бұрын

    The guy is 72 years old and can still play hard and accurate

  • @paramorefan39

    @paramorefan39

    Жыл бұрын

    Age is just a number for some and that's clear here, puts most modern day drummers to shame here

  • @slapperham1

    @slapperham1

    Жыл бұрын

    I'm pretty sure he cycles something ridiculous like 600 miles a week. He's uber fit and in great shape. If I look half as good as Tommy does now by the time I hit 52 then I'll be a happy man!

  • @bigmaxy07

    @bigmaxy07

    Жыл бұрын

    Tommy has been 72 years old for the past 25 years

  • @brickcitycomics2135

    @brickcitycomics2135

    Жыл бұрын

    That's insane. From all the camera shots from above and behind, if you were not looking at his face he looks like every 20-something year old drummer going crazy.

  • @aboutthemetal8783

    @aboutthemetal8783

    Жыл бұрын

    If you never stop doing physical things ,as you get older you can still play as you did when you were 20 , look at Nicko mcbrain , for that matter look at Charlie benantte from anthrax and Dave lombardo ( original slayer drummer ) they are both in the 55 and over area and they are still playing fast thrash metal ,Dave's double bass is as good as it's ever been . Check a drummer out named Steve ashiem , he's in his 50s and is still playing some of the fastest most technical death metal drumming their is .

  • @Christopher-md7tf
    @Christopher-md7tf Жыл бұрын

    This man is 72 years of age and still goes at it HARD! Mad respect 👍

  • @mcbrain79

    @mcbrain79

    Жыл бұрын

    Take my words✌️🇫🇮👌🤘🎼🎵

  • @avedisdrummer989

    @avedisdrummer989

    Жыл бұрын

    I was just about to look up his age because I couldn't believe what I was seeing haha Amazing! What a legend.

  • @randywissler9923

    @randywissler9923

    Жыл бұрын

    Funny thing is he's looked 72 since the 80's. 😂 Much love and respect Tomcat!!!!

  • @tedcuff9155

    @tedcuff9155

    Жыл бұрын

    Jerry Mercer from April Wine is 83 and still pounds the hell out of them too. These guys are legends. 😀

  • @randywissler9923

    @randywissler9923

    Жыл бұрын

    @@loumason6120 no hate towards Tommy, but let's keep it real, he's always looked way older than he was. Even when he was in Black Oak Arkansas!!

  • @Johnsormani
    @Johnsormani Жыл бұрын

    Most drummers aren’t able to keep up this energy for just one song, he still does it all night and does world tours. Utter respect

  • @MasterChief37

    @MasterChief37

    10 ай бұрын

    Nicko McBrain and Chris Slade are also old dudes who are still going strong

  • @apawstate
    @apawstate10 ай бұрын

    I love how he's so respectful of the studio drummer's version while explaining how his live version differs.

  • @jimmygraham9691
    @jimmygraham9691 Жыл бұрын

    Tommy is a true legend. The man is 72 yrs old and he still has it. Great double bass. Iconic

  • @billyhughes9776
    @billyhughes9776 Жыл бұрын

    Tommy is such a beast of a player, even at his mature age. Still incredible -- Respect!

  • @billyhughes9776

    @billyhughes9776

    Жыл бұрын

    @The Dude Lol -- thanks for sharing,...Dude.

  • @redrick8900

    @redrick8900

    Жыл бұрын

    And he still doesn't know what a triplet is.

  • @the_minimalistic_adventure

    @the_minimalistic_adventure

    Жыл бұрын

    @The Dude I’d watch tommy Aldridge’s porn.

  • @on3f3llswoop

    @on3f3llswoop

    Жыл бұрын

    @@redrick8900 how can you say that? he literally uses them in this freakin' video guy...smh

  • @beholden2874

    @beholden2874

    Жыл бұрын

    @@redrick8900Lindsay Buckingham the guitarist of Fleetwood Mac never learned to read music but still is considered an excellent guitarist

  • @fanigallagher
    @fanigallagher Жыл бұрын

    He still got it. The power, the speed, the timing, the groove. Damn 🔥🔥😍😍

  • @familiaquinonez

    @familiaquinonez

    Жыл бұрын

    the passion. truly amazing

  • @Tantrix
    @Tantrix11 ай бұрын

    That cymbal choke at 5:13 is just insane, I had to watch it 3 times to even see what he did there. Tommy, you are a legend.

  • @remander3873
    @remander3873 Жыл бұрын

    That's some violent drumming! And, damn, those calf muscles!

  • @ejeckk

    @ejeckk

    Жыл бұрын

    IKR?!

  • @heatherr0420

    @heatherr0420

    Жыл бұрын

    As someone who is a bit of a thrash/death metal drummer herself, mad respect to this guy

  • @markcoledrumteacher
    @markcoledrumteacher Жыл бұрын

    I always prefer Tommy's live versions of the Ozzy songs. The man is a living legend!

  • @Spiratti

    @Spiratti

    Жыл бұрын

    I grew up with the Speak of the Devil live album and Tommy’s performance on that is unbelievable. Especially on Symptoms of the Universe. Wild but fully controlled.

  • @metaldl

    @metaldl

    Жыл бұрын

    Ikr? Randy Rhoads' Tribute album hits twice as harder because not only it's Randy's sole public professional live material, but also because there is Tommy's insane drumming all throughout! Legendary stuff!

  • @YtuserSumone-rl6sw

    @YtuserSumone-rl6sw

    6 ай бұрын

    NONE OF IT would have existed without Bob Daisley who even insisted they'd fly in Randy R. and also got Lee Kerslake in The Blizzard of Ozz band (later hijacked into being the Ozzy Osbourne backing band). Lee wrote the drum parts and wrote a whole lot more for the Diary of a madman, including singing melodies. Lee was trained to play the piano too and sang like a frontman, so he had a complete set of skills. Respect where respect is due and kudos in due order to right targets please.

  • @samueljanderson
    @samueljanderson Жыл бұрын

    In 1978, Tommy got me into drumming. He's what got me into drumming. I haven't stopped. Thank you, Tommy.

  • @kevinkiso4579

    @kevinkiso4579

    11 ай бұрын

    That was right before the Pat Travers Band Lp Go For What You Know, Live. Pat Travers, Pat Thrall, Mars Cowling, and Tommy Aldridge. That album kicks all mighty ass. I saw Tommy with Ozzy on the Blizzard of Ozz Tour here in Seattle. Randy Rhoads was mind-bending.

  • @atravelerofbothtimespace4172

    @atravelerofbothtimespace4172

    2 ай бұрын

    It's a triumph. to have a musical hero.as a kid and grow up to be able to do what you're heros do

  • @corysandell8696
    @corysandell8696 Жыл бұрын

    the smoothness of those cymbal chokes is insane! flawless. ive never seen anything like it. this dude was light years ahead of his time. he turned a classic up 10 more notches

  • @jerrysmithers1429

    @jerrysmithers1429

    11 ай бұрын

    agree but honestly love it but that is the most cymbals in crazy train i have ever heard

  • @1Deep43VA

    @1Deep43VA

    9 ай бұрын

    I’ve never seen that technique. It’s called a cymbal choke? It was very subtle and just added a uniqueness I’ve never heard before

  • @Frank-ed7hj

    @Frank-ed7hj

    6 ай бұрын

    glad you said that. til what a cymbal choke is, and watching him do it is very impressive. :D

  • @mattlemasters557

    @mattlemasters557

    3 ай бұрын

    Watch Michael Jackson’s drummer, Jonathan Moffett, he has cymbals behind him and he does two at once lol I’ve never seen anything like it until I saw Tommy doing it here, epic.

  • @CRYPTID-COMMON-SENSE

    @CRYPTID-COMMON-SENSE

    2 ай бұрын

    I also learned that cymbal technique when I was a kid and he other than Tommy Lee were the only two I had ever seen do it. And I immediately thought GENIUS! Now that's still the only way I choke a cymbal. Never two handed again 1 hand is enough for a choke!

  • @alexdelarge1433
    @alexdelarge1433 Жыл бұрын

    “Tommy, can you save that for your solo record?” Amazing. What an incredible drummer!

  • @doublestrokeroll

    @doublestrokeroll

    Жыл бұрын

    It's true though. As he said, in many cases studio versions have different goals. This kind of playing would have been too busy for the studio version where they purposely want the focus to be on Randy's guitar and Ozzy's vocals.

  • @SirenBandUS
    @SirenBandUS Жыл бұрын

    What an absolute living legend Tommy Aldridge is. The first time I saw him perform live was with Ozzy, Randy and Rudy here in Tampa when I was 16 years old in 1981. As a young drummer, he absolutely blew my mind. Now that I'm an old drummer, he astounds me even more. My playing style is absolutely reflective of his although I am nowhere near his level of creativity and power. What really strikes me, too, is his humility in this video. He makes it a point, several times, to note that what he does isn't necessarily "better" than what Lee did, it's just different. What an amazing performer and person he is. Thanks for sharing this, Drumeo!

  • @royharstad5237

    @royharstad5237

    Жыл бұрын

    I have the outmost respect for ANYONE who’s seen Randy Rhoads live!!!

  • @brianwood7237

    @brianwood7237

    Жыл бұрын

    SIREN🤟

  • @thebannanaslugs2300

    @thebannanaslugs2300

    Жыл бұрын

    What was his stage presence like

  • @LuizPauloCE

    @LuizPauloCE

    Жыл бұрын

    kzread.info/dash/bejne/pI2Jw6qTZ7nLdZc.html

  • @johnhutchison9782

    @johnhutchison9782

    Жыл бұрын

    Does Siren still play shows in the area? I'm in New Port Richey and would like to see you guys live. Peace, John

  • @pauljohnson5566
    @pauljohnson5566 Жыл бұрын

    One of my favorite drummers of all time, so underrated except amongst drummers who get it. Love his snare sound.

  • @rodneykennedy8315
    @rodneykennedy8315 Жыл бұрын

    When Tommy goes to that big castle in the sky, my only hope is that he and Randy can pick up where they left off. What an amazing life, career and talent. You inspire us all!

  • @Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle

    @Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle

    Жыл бұрын

    of course they will, Randy sees how Tommy is true to his legacy

  • @dradehnorref4101

    @dradehnorref4101

    Жыл бұрын

    Lee Kerslake is there already ;) Respect 😁

  • @matthewwinne
    @matthewwinne Жыл бұрын

    This dude is humble as hell. Giving Randy credit for encouraging him to make the song even more awesome. Very cool!

  • @freepressright

    @freepressright

    10 ай бұрын

    Agreed, but as much or more credit should also be plastered out there for Lee Kerslake's legacy.

  • @1greencuda
    @1greencuda Жыл бұрын

    I love how tommy seamlessly incorporates the kick drums into the fills to create power and flow to the toms . Great drummer !!

  • @carloslopez1582

    @carloslopez1582

    Жыл бұрын

    Check out a video song called ( Up. by Black Oak Arkansas. He plays an amazing solo w/his barehands. Awesome 👍

  • @rickedandridge9432

    @rickedandridge9432

    Жыл бұрын

    Heard that , loved it you good brother!!

  • @ericiidx
    @ericiidx Жыл бұрын

    This is so awesome. I'm in my late 30s and finally decided to get into drumming, with absolutely no experience. I was worried that maybe it wasn't worth the cost at my age, and that I wouldn't get very many years out of playing fast & fun. Look at Tommy Aldridge go! If I can be jamming like this 35 years from now, I'll be so grateful. By default, I think Tommy Aldridge just became my idol.

  • @mlaugh3

    @mlaugh3

    11 ай бұрын

    At that age you should not have a problem. Just start with the basics and go from there. What kind of set did you get??

  • @DrProgNerd
    @DrProgNerd Жыл бұрын

    Tommy's drumming on 'The Wizard' off of Speak of the Devil will forever be one of my favorite drum performances. It's ferocious ....and grooves at the same time. Great drummer.

  • @jfoust7945

    @jfoust7945

    11 ай бұрын

    Fuck yeah!!!!

  • @NeoclassicalRadagast

    @NeoclassicalRadagast

    6 ай бұрын

    Yeah his drumming on that album is really great.

  • @marcpatzelt2430
    @marcpatzelt2430 Жыл бұрын

    I haven't seen someone play with this much power before

  • @Hhhlll7778

    @Hhhlll7778

    Жыл бұрын

    He is young

  • @krusher74

    @krusher74

    Жыл бұрын

    the says it comes from him wanting to put on a show, it more that than functional.

  • @lorenzo_contini_7

    @lorenzo_contini_7

    Жыл бұрын

    check Tico Torres

  • @Drizzt_Do_Entreri

    @Drizzt_Do_Entreri

    Жыл бұрын

    Respect your comment but check out Vinnie Paul

  • @jamessbca

    @jamessbca

    Жыл бұрын

    The first time I saw him live, he was playing at an outdoor location. There were several big name drummers there, for a charity event. As I pulled up, was getting out of my vehicle, I was going, "whoahhhh... this must be what everyone always talks about with this guy... that must be Tommy Aldridge". I was blown away just opening my truck door. There is something over-the-top about the way he plays that comes across live in a very powerful way.

  • @MattG8869
    @MattG8869 Жыл бұрын

    I was at US festival in '83 and watched one of my biggest influences kill that performance. I've literally waited half a lifetime to see this video. Watching him play it just like he did while my 14 Year old eyes glazed over in awe all those years ago. What an exceptional treat for me, now in my 50's. This video, with its resolution and many camera angles explains a lot to me that I've wondered about. Thank you Tommy and Drumeo. Let me add that years later I met Tommy at the NAMM show, in line for food, and he was the most gracious, kind and humble Rockstar I've ever met. What a lovely human being. Thank you for all the inspiration Tommy. -Matt

  • @latentsea

    @latentsea

    Жыл бұрын

    So you gotta tell us what he was eating man, I need some of that!

  • @MattG8869

    @MattG8869

    Жыл бұрын

    Lol... Some sort of superfood, I suspect.

  • @CrimsonCrux_
    @CrimsonCrux_9 ай бұрын

    One of the most solid drummers ever with such a heavy unique style. Monster hitter!

  • @davidcarroll8401
    @davidcarroll8401 Жыл бұрын

    Mr. Aldridge you are a true class act and a treasure to the music world thank you

  • @stonerdemon
    @stonerdemon Жыл бұрын

    You can see in Tommy's eyes that he's in a trance, back in time, playing with Randy and Ozzy and having a blast. Such an amazing performance.

  • @jasonrichardson1208
    @jasonrichardson1208 Жыл бұрын

    I've always loved how Tommy utilized his double bass technique and incorporated it into fills. Legend!! 🤘

  • @Tele-gram_Raygloomcreepypasta

    @Tele-gram_Raygloomcreepypasta

    Жыл бұрын

    ☝️☝️ Reach out we have something to talk about🎁🎁..

  • @edwardthegreat3954

    @edwardthegreat3954

    Жыл бұрын

    I learn leg motion thans also to him. You go "slower" but you have a lot of power, at the wnd,the bass drum must be voluminous.

  • @beerubbed7345
    @beerubbed7345 Жыл бұрын

    This guy is one of the best of this generation and doesn't get enough credit for what he's done

  • @darrenkellett
    @darrenkellett Жыл бұрын

    Absolutely awesome drummer, one of the best ever. We were so privileged to see him play with Whitesnake last year, where everyone around us were in awe of his drum solo with and without sticks. Tommy Aldridge, you are amazing!!!!❤️

  • @JustLilGecko
    @JustLilGecko Жыл бұрын

    Truly laying into those drums like they owe him money. Absolute legend .

  • @BlaspheBeast
    @BlaspheBeast Жыл бұрын

    This is the guy that I learned all of my initial double bass chops from. Tommy Aldridge Double Bass Workout. Massively warms my heart to see him playing with more power than ever. What a Beast....

  • @loumason6120

    @loumason6120

    Жыл бұрын

    i still have that vhs

  • @BlaspheBeast

    @BlaspheBeast

    Жыл бұрын

    @@loumason6120 Mine was a VHS too.

  • @loumason6120

    @loumason6120

    Жыл бұрын

    @@BlaspheBeast i had the honor of seeing Ozzy in 1982 with Tommy,Rudy and Gillis i was like 15

  • @TheBadThad

    @TheBadThad

    Жыл бұрын

    I had that VHS too! He taught me 5 note patterns in there decades ago!

  • @Insight99999

    @Insight99999

    Жыл бұрын

    How do you find his double bass playing now that all other techniques exist? I mean it was mainly based on force and his knees position was making it somehow more difficult compared to now! What a pioneer!

  • @thedangler1371
    @thedangler1371 Жыл бұрын

    I love true inspirations like Tommy. Blows my mind how this guy is still doing it. He came up with the cymbal choke in between bass and snare hit that Tommy lee used. Super hard to do

  • @garettoverstreet

    @garettoverstreet

    11 ай бұрын

    Yeah Lee stole it 100%.

  • @jelisa1984

    @jelisa1984

    9 ай бұрын

    what song?

  • @Me04120

    @Me04120

    6 ай бұрын

    ​@@jelisa1984 I'm assuming he means Shout at the Devil, particularly in the intro and then periodically throughout the verses.

  • @joqu6971
    @joqu6971 Жыл бұрын

    I saw him with Ozzy on the Bark at the Moon tour, dude was just awesome live. I really love this interview, dude is super cool. Beast mode drummer.

  • @DrJ-hx7wv

    @DrJ-hx7wv

    11 ай бұрын

    So Carmine played only on the album? I thought he played on tour but Tommy only in the studio?

  • @kentuckyhelicycle2614
    @kentuckyhelicycle2614 Жыл бұрын

    I saw this great drumming in the 1970s with Pat Travers AND in that same concert I saw Rush after the release of their Permanent Waves album. Two great drummers, one great show!!!

  • @wildmike951

    @wildmike951

    Жыл бұрын

    I saw Tommy with Ozzy on the Bark at the Moon tour..(my 1st concert ever)....saw RUSH 1 month later....awesome memories

  • @jpcolindesign517

    @jpcolindesign517

    Жыл бұрын

    Same here! That was a GREAT SHOW. Tommy is one of the few drummers that could share a stage respectfully with Neil Peart. What an amazing drummer.

  • @TheBadThad

    @TheBadThad

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too! That's how I personally discovered Pat - amazing back in the day! SNORTIN WHISKEY AND DRINKING COCAINE!

  • @analogkid4557

    @analogkid4557

    Жыл бұрын

    Wow! That must have been awesome!

  • @Tanildes

    @Tanildes

    Жыл бұрын

    @@jpcolindesign517 C'mon..."few drummers"? Neil was most OVERRATED drummer in history.When he faced the "REAL" giants at Buddy Rich tribute.... Hmmmmmmm

  • @TheRimeOfTheAncientMariner
    @TheRimeOfTheAncientMariner Жыл бұрын

    So good!! Love his "busier" version. That's how drums should freaking be! Glad I got to see him play live. Awesome drummer!

  • @g.michaelwhite4161
    @g.michaelwhite4161 Жыл бұрын

    How could Ozzy asked for anything more in a drummer? Tommy is a beast and one of my favorites.

  • @sergiosanzone958
    @sergiosanzone958 Жыл бұрын

    72 years old and still playing like this...😍❤🤘

  • @Footy_Fan
    @Footy_Fan Жыл бұрын

    One of the absolute GOATs, and he played in one of the greatest rock and roll lineups of all-time....including with my all-time favorite guitarist, Mr. Randy Rhoads. Ozzy, Randy, Rudy, and Tommy....that just isn't even fair.

  • @soulessshadow5356

    @soulessshadow5356

    Жыл бұрын

    There's only one lineup I can think of that's as heavily star studded and that's Velvet Revolver featuring Slash, Duff, and Matt from GnR, Scott Weiland of Stone Temple Pilots, and Dave Kushner of Wasted Youth. At least off the top of my head, but I'm sure there's plenty I can't think of lol. HELLYEAH comes to mind, but I think VR still had a more star studded lineup aside from Vinnie Paul and Chad Grey of Pantera and Mudvayne respectively.

  • @theoriginal4279

    @theoriginal4279

    11 ай бұрын

    Definitely my favorite Ozzy lineup.

  • @rcknrllfreak

    @rcknrllfreak

    11 ай бұрын

    Agree 100% Footy \../

  • @matteorebeschi6824
    @matteorebeschi6824 Жыл бұрын

    I saw him live with Whitesnake a couple of years ago... his energy is incredible!

  • @tolsen8212
    @tolsen8212 Жыл бұрын

    One of the best performances I've ever seen...The old guys have still got it!

  • @HeisenbergXx
    @HeisenbergXx Жыл бұрын

    The first time I found out about Tommy Aldridge was when a friend played me his solo on the Black Oak Arkansas live album. Later I had the great fortune to see him with Randy Rhoads, Brad Gillis and Jake E Lee, I don't remember ever seeing another drummer live better than him. I saw a lot of bands live in the late 70s and 80s, no one was close to the energy he had and still does to this day. The guy doesn't age!

  • @AlmostReady504

    @AlmostReady504

    Жыл бұрын

    What a kick ass record from back in my day. Loved "when electricity came to Arkansas off that album"

  • @RichardRoads
    @RichardRoads Жыл бұрын

    Tommy has me believing I can start my drumming career at 40 and be in my prime at 70 🤘

  • @hanginon1293

    @hanginon1293

    Жыл бұрын

    You certainly can. Practice, Practice, Practice. Some of these guys do it more than 8hrs a day. Amazing dedication

  • @arjunbalachandran1982

    @arjunbalachandran1982

    Жыл бұрын

    👍

  • @extrememike
    @extrememike Жыл бұрын

    Wow. Living legend. Incredible to watch Tommy pull this entire song with such much passion and physical exertion at his age. I bet young drummer can do 50% of that. 🔥👏🏻

  • @lyndonscott3528
    @lyndonscott3528 Жыл бұрын

    Fantastic video from Tommy, great that he mentioned Lee kerslake as well both amazing Rock drummers who both did tremendous versions of this legendary song, one of my all time favourites 🤘😃

  • @Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle

    @Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle

    Жыл бұрын

    Tommy did refuse to re-record the drum tracks on Diary of a Madman

  • @HalJikaKick
    @HalJikaKick Жыл бұрын

    Very pleased he mentioned Kerslake. ❤

  • @jeremysmith-hx1xp

    @jeremysmith-hx1xp

    Жыл бұрын

    Me too, Tommy is a class act.

  • @kellyburns4725
    @kellyburns4725 Жыл бұрын

    The White Lion! Tommy does a solo on the Black Oak Arkansas Live album 74 maybe. It is mind blowing! Absolutely magnificent. I bow down to Tommy. Legendary ❤

  • @annekedebruyn7797
    @annekedebruyn7797 Жыл бұрын

    Smiles and talks like the friendliest chap ever. Drums like a bornkiller.

  • @odaydrums
    @odaydrums Жыл бұрын

    What a great drummer and human being

  • @TheGsxr1000guy
    @TheGsxr1000guy Жыл бұрын

    Wow. He has to be the most talented drummer I have ever seen. I guess I saw him in 1983 in Louisville, Kentucky. You rock my friend.

  • @CarlosQera
    @CarlosQera Жыл бұрын

    Mr. Aldrige is a legend itself and never stop to be thankful to the late Randy Rhoads...love it when the video is ending "Thank you Randy Rhoads"

  • @RA2Music
    @RA2Music Жыл бұрын

    Tommy proves, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that you need never retire from playing the drums. Stay healthy and active and you’ll play right up till the end. Incredible performance sir, truly inspiring.

  • @gsmith207
    @gsmith207 Жыл бұрын

    Legend right here man. I’m 55 and after 40 years of playing drums I’m still 1/10th of his left foot! And yes Tommy we all “borrowed” that cymbal choke from ya! Epic! 🤘btw kids he’s 72 years young!

  • @deathmetaldave

    @deathmetaldave

    Жыл бұрын

    Same borrowed it to

  • @joshhellstorm184

    @joshhellstorm184

    Жыл бұрын

    Yup dudes a legend

  • @Micas099

    @Micas099

    Жыл бұрын

    72 years old? He's playing like time hasn't affected him at all.

  • @John-mg7fb
    @John-mg7fb10 ай бұрын

    One of my favorite drummers. He's very humble. Hear him say "if I would have been blessed enough to have been in on that session." For a man of his abilities and accomplishments to say that, shows his character.

  • @martyjoseph9507
    @martyjoseph9507 Жыл бұрын

    My first concert, with Randy and Ozzy... Being a drummer myself and 13, I was in awe at everything, even that strange smelling smoke floating about. Edit: The hair he had, so big and orange, I couldn't get over that either.

  • @jorgemmoya598
    @jorgemmoya598 Жыл бұрын

    Good Lord! Tommy has some amazing stamina.... I'm exhausted of just watching this performance..... my respects

  • @MatheusAndrade92

    @MatheusAndrade92

    Жыл бұрын

    72 years… it’s impressive

  • @outbrakeu
    @outbrakeu Жыл бұрын

    I'm not a drummer, but I love these videos. I'm especially impressed by Tommy's humility, still giving props to Lee Kerslake. "Not saying it's better, this is just how I did it." Been enjoying Tommy's playing for over 40 years now.

  • @sairamr6886

    @sairamr6886

    Жыл бұрын

    I play guitar but i watch drumeo and alot of drum covers because of my immense respect to drummers

  • @DrRockso.
    @DrRockso. Жыл бұрын

    Tommy's commentary shows how humble and down to earth is. His strength and passion for drumming at his age is something to strive for. Tommy sounds just as good as it he did 40 plus years ago. Amazing.

  • @DAmend3
    @DAmend311 ай бұрын

    You can see and feel the joy in his playing. I grew up with Tommy driving the rhythm of my teen years and beyond. Thank you for the joy and energy, sir.

  • @Skeletal33
    @Skeletal33 Жыл бұрын

    He hits so hard, and plays so perfectly in time.

  • @STIXAHOY

    @STIXAHOY

    Жыл бұрын

    Some of those fills were almost white knuckle scary...... I thought he was going to lose it........ but he came right back in on time.........amazing

  • @Jack-52
    @Jack-52 Жыл бұрын

    going absolutely insane during that post chorus/pre solo section god damn

  • @vellycanelly7429
    @vellycanelly742911 ай бұрын

    The way he swings his hand for the crashes during choruses is very satisfying to watch. Love this guy!

  • @ChadSextoid1
    @ChadSextoid1 Жыл бұрын

    This guy is a specimen. Incredibly fit and still sharp as ever. Very impressive!

  • @anotherxangryxaries
    @anotherxangryxaries Жыл бұрын

    Here’s a testament to the power of metal, 70+ years old and still an absolute inspiration. Kids take note of Tommy Aldridge and learn from the past to see the future.

  • @fernandoteixeira6495
    @fernandoteixeira6495 Жыл бұрын

    Monster of drumer, amazing artist !!!!!

  • @mattvatl
    @mattvatl Жыл бұрын

    Tommy Aldridge has always been one of my favorite drummers. "Tribute" was my all time favorite record in high school. So cool to see Tommy up close and personal playing this fantastic Ozzy classic.

  • @stevestarz7126
    @stevestarz7126 Жыл бұрын

    The man, the modest, the OG "animal ".....I'm so glad we have your playing recorded with several great bands....Thank You Tommy

  • @itsjoeredula7
    @itsjoeredula7 Жыл бұрын

    My goodness! That snare sound is a killer!

  • @l30S3UX

    @l30S3UX

    Жыл бұрын

    Because hes beating it like a truck

  • @thesummit615
    @thesummit615 Жыл бұрын

    You don’t see this much strength, speed and dexterity for a drummer of his age. Man is immortal!

  • @mstawart3144
    @mstawart3144 Жыл бұрын

    What a gift to be able to watch Tommy and have it all focused on him.

  • @magdump4456
    @magdump4456 Жыл бұрын

    This man is STILL one of the drum gods! Even after all this time he hasn't lost a thing. Incredible perspective and video

  • @Cobra-ky9bt
    @Cobra-ky9bt Жыл бұрын

    This is important. We've lost so many legends with nothing but our best guess to help us figure out what they did. I'm so glad this metal god allowed himself to be recorded and explained how he did it.

  • @LENKRAD
    @LENKRAD Жыл бұрын

    As soon as he hits the drums, you can see he's absolutely into it. Amazing.

  • @garyweighill6835
    @garyweighill6835 Жыл бұрын

    Saw him with White Snake at Cannafest in Grand Forks B.C. Canada in 2018... he was 68yrs old then... a yr younger than me ha. But, wow! I've never seen such energy behind a kit. I'm a drummer and I can very much appreciate what he does. High praise and respect for this awesome drummer.

  • @david-ruby
    @david-ruby Жыл бұрын

    I am inspired as a guitar player by Tommy on drums. He always ended up with my favorite guitar players. I wonder why? Love ya Tommy!!!

  • @scottmcdonald2046
    @scottmcdonald2046 Жыл бұрын

    One of my all time favorite drummers, just a mean hard stroke with his sticks and still very much under control, but giving the appearance of being out of control. Great stuff. Love Aldridge.

  • @steveec9704
    @steveec9704 Жыл бұрын

    Holy Crap Tommy's such a badass! all the legends this guy jammed with is just incredible what a life!

  • @pcrudge
    @pcrudge Жыл бұрын

    A truly inspirational human, thank you for sharing your talent

  • @pomgrenade9865
    @pomgrenade9865 Жыл бұрын

    Such an inspiring man , love the energy and charisma

  • @slingerland3g
    @slingerland3g Жыл бұрын

    Over 70 years old and still jamming at this level and power, wow!! As others have stated, mad respect indeed!

  • @JosesAmazingWorlds
    @JosesAmazingWorlds Жыл бұрын

    Saw him Whitesnake 20 years ago in London. Great show, fantastic drummer and band. They released the gig as a DVD. It was brilliant

  • @hastiebar

    @hastiebar

    Жыл бұрын

    Worked with the film crew that day . Hammersmith Apollo Visions Mobile .Got to hang out all day rehearsals gig after show . Great to see Tommy play up close.

  • @skywarp2180

    @skywarp2180

    Жыл бұрын

    I saw him with Whitesnake here in Sao Paulo, in a gig with Judas Priest. 2005, first show with Rob Halford when he replaced Ripper Owens. Scott Travis is another drummer beast.

  • @robertdudley3398

    @robertdudley3398

    Жыл бұрын

    David Coverdale always has surrounded himself around GREATNESS, smart, great musicians like Tommy A is great WHITESNAKE fan.

  • @jacksondrake-lost
    @jacksondrake-lost Жыл бұрын

    One of the best drummers in the rock world by far. Amazing consistency serious legacy.

  • @QuiethouseRecording
    @QuiethouseRecording Жыл бұрын

    I've watched this 5 times a day for the last week. Its incredible. I love it.

  • @chancemason9381
    @chancemason93813 ай бұрын

    I will never get tired of watching this man play and interpret music. An absolute master class musician and I love how much he pays respect to those that came before him and how much he loves Randy. I imagine watching these guys perform in their prime had to have been absolutely mind blowing.

  • @devilsden2283
    @devilsden2283 Жыл бұрын

    Tommy is the most humble, classiest dude who ever picked up sticks....legend...

  • @grtxyz4358
    @grtxyz4358 Жыл бұрын

    Damn, that cymbal choking technique sounds awesome, he's playing notes/tones with it. Never noticed him doing it so apparant, need to check if he does it more often like this.

  • @chrisb75
    @chrisb75 Жыл бұрын

    What a treasure of a video. Great explanation of techniques too... such a treat.

  • @clarkewoodfin
    @clarkewoodfin Жыл бұрын

    his conditioning after all these years is amazing ! What a great performance !

  • @IvanOliv
    @IvanOliv Жыл бұрын

    Thank you Tommy! The smile on your cheeks while talking about Randy says all...

  • @ricardomendez681
    @ricardomendez681 Жыл бұрын

    Great performance from this legendary rock drummer. The older he gets, the harder he plays. In the clips from the 80's it looks like he didn't play this hard. I mean, he has always been a heavy hitter but, at 72, he's taken it to another level. Awesome!

  • @Daniel-1-1-1
    @Daniel-1-1-1 Жыл бұрын

    Such a respectful drummer…love how he talks and respects the music and fellow band mates.

  • @TheJohnnyBravoExponentialExper
    @TheJohnnyBravoExponentialExper Жыл бұрын

    WOW Tommy, Blown Away that You can Still Pull Off "Crazy Train," I Bow to Your Awesomeness!!!

  • @Aaron_Stuff_
    @Aaron_Stuff_ Жыл бұрын

    This dude is 72 years old and still one of the most tasteful absolute powerhouse drummers out there. A lifetime of inspiration right there!

  • @ericprater1970
    @ericprater1970 Жыл бұрын

    I am a 53-year-old guitar player started on drums I can only hope to live to be 73 I couldn't imagine or better yet I pray that I can only do half of what this man just done to them drums one of the greatest drummers alive hands down rip Randy rhoads

  • @johnarvanitis9328
    @johnarvanitis932818 күн бұрын

    I've seen this legend live in 2006 with Whitesnake and my jaw dropped on the floor. I have no idea how he keeps being that intense, ferocious and accurate behind the kit in his 70s! He is a freak of nature..

  • @Hell_Mind
    @Hell_Mind Жыл бұрын

    Brutal performance!!!!! thanks Mr. Aldridge🤟🤟

  • @Drizzt_Do_Entreri
    @Drizzt_Do_Entreri Жыл бұрын

    I'm a bodybuilding fan and I must say the dude has got some lower leg muscle, front and rear (calves). Total respect for someone in his 70's. Wow.

  • @Insight99999

    @Insight99999

    Жыл бұрын

    And this is the reason he was one of the first that could play fast double bass without any particular technique but only muscle force! Incredible

  • @Buck_Fiden658

    @Buck_Fiden658

    Жыл бұрын

    Right! I noticed the same thing. Knowing I'll never be THAT good but also never have the kick speed like he has. Those look like runners legs of a much younger man!

  • @Nissardpertugiu

    @Nissardpertugiu

    Жыл бұрын

    He s a confirmed Cyclist

  • @wyldeyouth

    @wyldeyouth

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Nissardpertugiu confirmed? lolol like being a cyclist is something hard to achieve. Sorry but thats sounded so fucking funny

  • @nickmartin812

    @nickmartin812

    Жыл бұрын

    Body building is for vain muppetts.