Tommy is a class act. Props to the interviewer as well, really liked how he complimented Tommy, very cool.

Tommy's secret for getting gigs: 1) world class drummer 2) not addicted to anything 3) easy to get along with 4) doesn't demand an outrageous salary.

Wow, just wow...Tommy is just such a humble man, and just a blessing to hear him speak. God bless ya Tommy! Such and incredible talent.

@peterlibby466

4 жыл бұрын

Vinyl Rebel It really is refreshing to hear such a focused and even keeled ROCKSTAR drummer. My friend of decades is his drum tech and speaks very highly of him as a musician and human. I’ve been a fan of Tommy’s over 30 years.

@bigpeterc626

3 жыл бұрын

Seems like a really cool dude.

@lindahandley5267

3 жыл бұрын

There's nothing boring about him! I love that guy so much. No ego ever!

After all this time listening to him play I realised I'd never heard him speak. What a lovely dude. Knows who he is and is comfortable with himself and with life minus the ego. That's a pretty cool place to be! Much respect

The guy is still ripping drums. One of the best.

I met Tommy years ago at Guitar Center in MN and I must say what wonderful experience.

If Randy "had lived"( I wish) we'd be interviewing Randy about Tommy!! The chemistry and connection was unparalleled!!

Love how he says he's blessed.

Long live Tommy Aldridge!! Fantastic human 👏 extremely talented Drummer, Goddamn!!

When Tommy is talking about the "After Hours" video..... arguably one of the greatest moments in Rock and Roll history just the up close footage of Randy you can actually see his face,,,, his smile and Tommy and Rudy just sound phenomenal, we're so luckily they played live and didn't sync.

@ronyantz7349

2 жыл бұрын

Yes recorded in Rochester NY. I was a teenager big into Randy and watched the after hours tv show which aired after 12midnight on a Saturday .

Such an influential, legendary, bad-ass drummer - and humble to boot. "He says he's been blessed and lucky. Thank for being a great example for all of us to learn from, and enjoy. Cheers!

Us rock fans here in the UK love tommy. Seen him play with different bands over the last 40 years. A hugely talented top class musician. But very modest about his gift. God bless you tommy lad.!!!!!!!!!!!!! Rock On.

Tommy seems such a nice guy One of the best drummers ever!

"I fooled you too eh?" What an amazingly humble guy.

@t.j.teejay3295

Жыл бұрын

From what I understand, that was Lee Kerslake on the tribute drum solo. Tommy stated that years ago because, Tommy said he didn't palm the bongos. He may of been confused? I remember reading this in a few music magazines. Tommy always gave Lee a ton of credit back then..that's how I remember it..do your own research.

truely one of the greats.. nice to hear him speak. humble and articulate.

Honest and humble man. Pleasant to listen to his English, good articulated and rich language. great contrast with many other rockers.

This guy has played with more bands than I can remember.

Tommy is so cool and humble. A real human not sticking his nose in the air.. what a power house!😇🤗😇

Killer Killer drummer, my first albums of him were with Black Oak Arkansas in the early 70s.. and he never stopped kicking ass..

Great drummer! My dad saw him with Black Oak Arkansas back in the day and said he was one of the best drummers he ever saw and did a killer drum solo--and my dad was not a fan of drum solos but Aldridge was only one he said was good at it.

@t.j.teejay3295

Жыл бұрын

Believe it or not my Dad saw him as well and said that same thing ( Drummer was fuc!ing awesome ( Motley crues) Tommy Lee stated this as well just prior to joining Motley and just prior to Tommy joining Ozzy. Sammy Hagars rock show on t.v. ( you can look it up). Anyhow, Tommy has always been my favorite "blue collar "Drummer ever! Just performs and does his fucking job! Definitely needs tons more credit 😌 🙌 🤗 ☺️

@user-kf8el5db5t

Жыл бұрын

Я несоглашусь никогда с теми кто говорит что Томми Олдридж недооценённый барабанщик.Я пересмотрел много концертов с Томми Олдриджем начиная с Black Oak Arcansas,куда бы не занесла судьба Томми,все группы где он участвовал приобретали второе дыхание!Я всегда предстпвляю Томми Олдриджа погонщиком колесницы с его фирменным взмахом нал головой.Гони Томми гони эту чёртову колесницу,хоть ты уже и не молод.Я был на твоём концерте в Москве в 2019г со своей дочерью,мы никогда незабудем твоё соло!Ты самый лучший,так и должен играть не жалея себя хард рок drummer.

"Back then, Ozzy was actually insane." Back then = any time before March 7, 2018

@t.j.teejay3295

Жыл бұрын

"Well", let's say heavily addicted, to alcohol and drugs!. "Insane"? Only if you're trying to sell a record!!

Even as a young drummer on the New orleans music scene he was self depreciating always the ncest guy in the room and the absolute greatest American drummer and with his longevity in the genre the greatest Rock drummer to me .

All time favorite drummer, super cool guy.

The legend speaks!!

What a great guy. So humble. Not egotistical, which is refreshing.♡

A Legend!

Very nice interview,good and decent inteviewer and,of course,mr Tommy Aldridge!!Really humble,down to earth when he's not behind the drums.But,when he IS behind his drums then he is a beast,a dragon!One of most influential heavy rock drumers!!

Talked to him one day on the jetbridge of all places, He's a very nice guy.... I couldn't believe it was him, saw the BIG Hair and said, Tommy Aldridge? said it like 3 times... He said, Yes!!

Excellent musican & Men. . . So much love & positive energy. . . LEGEND!

I'm a big fan Tommy, I first saw ya play with d'Thumbs in Chicago!

Absolutely love this guy! Tommy rocks!

Great little interview

He is the MAN !

I love Tommy Aldridge, great guy, great entertainer.

What a truly great guy. Absolute legend.

Everyone loves Tommy. Even David Coverdale. He must be a nice guy.

Tommy Aldridge is such a class act!

That's crazy he said that was a disappointing night cause that album literally changed my life, which inspired me to be a musician. Wow.

Love this guy! Bleessed to see him play! Whitesnake! 2018!!!!

Tommy, nice guy and great drummer!!

Nice interview Eric! Tommy seems like a proper decent bloke - and what a drummer -STILL!!

I first heard Tommy back in the early 70's, Black Oak Arkansas, a live version of "Hot And nasty". My introduction to double bass. I've been playing double bass ever since, the last kit I got in 1977, Tama Imperialstar Saturn 12 + 1. It's a big kit, 13 drums, 16 cymbals. The trick is you don't need to hit every drum or every cymbal in every song.

I'd love to meet him. Seems like a nice, humble person.

Interviewer: "How is married life" Tommy: "It beats roofin'"

@MrN75nokia

2 жыл бұрын

Ha ha right

@t.j.teejay3295

Жыл бұрын

Most sincere, honest answer ever! He is the king!!

Tommy....God bless ya man ...former drummer Nobody Else

“God has blessed me with some decent carcass” - the secret recipe that is Tommy Aldridge

What a cool guy !tommy you’re amazing!

Tommy A is such a class act

TOMMY ALDRIDGE. ✌😎🙌

Tommy!

@booshting3520

5 жыл бұрын

What ?

I wish you really still played with Ozzy having him behind that kid was just a force to be reckoned with he's like a octopus

Tommy is a class act all the way. Legend double kicker!

seen tommy on the raunch-n-roll tour with black oak arkansas in 1973 he did his drum solo with his hands and punch in the tom at the end

legend!

I saw Tommy walking out of my local Guitar Center here in Vegas and I drove right by him...you can't miss that huge wad of hair! I still regret not talking to him!

Mississippi boy....drumming legend, he's played in a few great bands!!

@rayjr62

6 жыл бұрын

he's a beast. a monster. beastly beast.

@newborn986

5 жыл бұрын

A lot of bands. Started with Black Oak Arkansas.

@jamesmccracken9323

5 жыл бұрын

He jammed out with John Sykes live too .

Tommy in bands with 2 of the greatest guitar legends ever to play... Shawn Lane & Randy Rhoads!! I know there were other awesome guitarists he played with, but Shawn and Randy were from another planet!! .. It'd be awesome to pick his brain, and hear some stories.....

@drumboy1956

4 жыл бұрын

I don't think Shawn and Tommy were in BOA at the same time. I could be wrong.

@jccharles2157

2 жыл бұрын

He played with Gary Moore too.

@wattage2007

Жыл бұрын

@@jccharles2157 And Vinnie Moore.

@216Numbskull

7 ай бұрын

​@@drumboy1956 You're correct they weren't. Tommy was an original member in BOA & left the band in 1976 & Shawn didn't join the band until '78. So as they say, close but no cigar! ✌️😉

@216Numbskull

7 ай бұрын

Even though Tommy did not get the chance to play with the late great Shawn Lane in a band. Besides Randy, Tommy did jam with a few other kick-azz guitarists no bout a doubt it. "Gary Moore, John Sykes, Tony MacAlpine, Ted Nugent, Doug Aldrich, Vinnie Moore, Yngwie Malmsteen, Steve Vai, & Jake E. Lee." I'd say that's a pretty good bunch of shredders to have on your resume, right? 🤔 🤘😉🤘☮️

wow what a genuinely nice guy

Such a cool dude.

...great dude ...great drummer "

The man.

You can tell Tommy thought a lot of Randy, he's always saying such uplifting things about him.

not boring food buddy. live food makes live people 😊

King of the double bass

@philipthomas6808

5 жыл бұрын

Ditto

"Back then.. Ozzy was actually insane" 😂

Probably top five in the favorite drummer category for me.

Tommy wants to be honest but not piss off the Osborne clan. Good answer man!! He's smarter than he knows!!

Nice guy

How's married life?...well it beats roofin.., take it from a guy who's been roofing for 30 years, it sure does

@marksc1929

5 жыл бұрын

...I've roofed once ....that was enough..

@DizGuys

5 жыл бұрын

Excuse my ignorance but, what's roofin?

@magentaedonnelly

4 жыл бұрын

My first day on a roof my friends called me a scared bird , And yes roofing sucks

@t.j.teejay3295

Жыл бұрын

@@DizGuys umm...replacing shingle( protects your roof). Not easy work. I did this in late 80s as a teen. He's no where near wrong!!

Tommy is a beautiful cat!!!

true bad ass!

? I thought he was interviewing Calibos from Clash of the Titans Well, at first. hehe

Just a regular dude. Humble af.

Slight hesitation when asked how married life is. He answered correctly but also knows the truth

@t.j.teejay3295

Жыл бұрын

He's human ♥️ We know he remembers the wild after concert life..lol. Good way to recover.

Tommy Aldridge looks like a combo of Carrot Top, Crispin Glover, and Cloris Leachman. But he's a better drummer than all three of them.

@KoolKatDave

4 жыл бұрын

LMAO! You win the internet with that comment! Spot on and hilarious!

@loripatterson7882

4 жыл бұрын

I saw a glimpse of Glen Close too. :)

@t.j.teejay3295

Жыл бұрын

Lol...interesting! I do agree though!!

I never would have suspected that Tommy was american. I thought he was british

@christschinwon

6 жыл бұрын

Becuase Aldridge is a small town near Birmingham, England! I thought he was too for years!

@joerobinson2538

6 жыл бұрын

Metalhead123 for some reason I thought he was British also-wow- learn something new every day!

@t.j.teejay3295

Жыл бұрын

No, he's a southern boy!

風貌が変わらないのが スゴイ スポーツ選手ぽい

The man is a drumming machine! I think God replaced his hart with a metronome!

Im happy you found Christ Jesus Tommy. Not that he was lost. LOL!!!

oh yeah I forgot he rejoined White snake. their last 2 cds were lame. I wish that jhon sykes & Vivian cambel rejoined& Sarzo & they did another Rocking album.

@donlewis5410

6 жыл бұрын

MetalHeart8787 an no Steve Vai!!!!

@raymondlugo9960

5 жыл бұрын

The 1987 album had Sykes but not Tommy or Vivian. those two were in the video and tour. I like the songs with Aldrich.

I.seen.tommy.abridige.instate.of.utah.andit.way.with.ozzy.that.ant.tommy.gunbadass.sorry.that.was.in.1981.

@huberttenakhongva5847

2 жыл бұрын

Andtthatwhaniseerandy.ro.with.and.theho.baadthatwas.aweseome

Descent carcass...lol😅