Tommy Aldridge - A DRUMMING MONSTER - So modest and humble - JUST A STRAIGHT CLASS ACT!!!

@tomw9875

3 жыл бұрын

It's obvious he has a personality that makes it easy to be in a band with.

@synergetic4d

3 жыл бұрын

I saw him many times with Black Oak and others.

@Za7a7aZ

3 жыл бұрын

He is as humble as his brother on guitar

@darthslater6077

3 жыл бұрын

@@Za7a7aZ If you are implying Doug Aldrich you would be mistaken no relation at all.name is also different.

@TheMICMusicInspirationChannel

2 жыл бұрын

And his left foot is definitely NOT gay!

Tommy Aldridge turns 70 this year (2020) and is still touring the world playing drum solos every night, making real his own advice: "every time you play the drums you should play like it's your last time". I don't know of any other drummer who plays with that passion and giving it all in every show and at that level of power and musicality. No other drummer can play with such fire in a double bass kit at his age. And no other drummer has done it before. Tommy Aldridge is such an important drummer in music history. A tremendous inspiration!!!!! 🔥🥁🎶

@sofiaruiz9534

4 жыл бұрын

Hell yeah!!!! Totally agree!!!!! 💥🔥🥁

@dandogful

3 жыл бұрын

Such a cool dude too.

@bill64able

3 жыл бұрын

Neil Peart was exactly the same way,giving it all in every show at such a high level of musicality,but he is the only other one besides Tommy that I can think of that was like that

@joseluispascualcameron5893

3 жыл бұрын

Ian pace

@fernandomartincom

3 жыл бұрын

@@bill64able But sadly, Neil didn't play until 70 years old

One of my biggest drum heroes and influences. This interview literally brought a tear to my eye, with it's gratitude and humility. God bless Tommy Aldridge!

Finally a great Tommy piece. He’s a legend and it’s great to see his enthusiasm for music and the craft. Thx Dom.

@HocusPocusFocus69

3 жыл бұрын

Born in Florida, raised in Mississippi and toured the world a million times over.

@markdemell3717

3 жыл бұрын

Dom got an Introvert ,to talk .Tommy is usually the guy in the back ground not saying much.If you can get an Introvert to talk ,you better get ready for a marathon session.

@mikestein1024

3 жыл бұрын

One of my greatest musical heroes and he shreds it to this day

Such a great drummer and human being. Hats off.

Tommy Aldridge = Class, humility, passion, legend. ❤

After listening to this interview, I felt it was my duty to go back and listen - as I do from time to time - to the entire "Live! Go For What You Know" album by Pat Travers Band. As humble as Tommy is here, his playing on that album is indeed complex, heavy yet funky, totally exciting and singularly unique...perhaps the greatest testament to Tommy's playing style and lasting influence. In my opinion, Tommy Aldridge is the greatest heavy rock drummer - post John Bonham.

@jeffhickman10

3 жыл бұрын

Go For What You Know is THE BEST LIVE ALBUM EVER!!!

@stephengarcia1946

2 жыл бұрын

Thats why he played with all the bigs. Class Act. To be that bad ass and that humble at thw same time. We all need to be nicer to one another. After seeing this interview, I like him even more.

@stevencarreiro5080

Жыл бұрын

Nailed it! His fill towards the end of the breakdown/bridge in "Snortin Whiskey" (studio version) was probably my favorite hard rock fill as a young drummer, and still hits just so herta - hard!

@frankrichards3089

Ай бұрын

Incredible album.

@frankrichards3089

Ай бұрын

​@stephengarcia1946 Exactly, just saw Steve Morse for the 1st time a few weeks ago, he has the sanw humility as Tommy. Very impressive.

Tommy Aldridge IS the quintessential “ arena rock “ drummer -

Tommy is the quintessential drum instructor that every beginner wishes they had - myself included. He's the Dolly Parton of rock. Just a humble decent human being. Not that this makes a difference (actually it does) He's not all tatted up which proves, in my mind, he shows good moral judgment and has his head on straight and seems very comfortable with himself. Great interview.

@dirtydave2691

Жыл бұрын

My older brother (also a drummer) and I wore out an instructional Tommy Aldrich video we had when we were young. I'm nearly 58 and this guy is still a huge inspiration.

His work on Ozzy Osbourne - Speak Of The Devil is unbelievable, especially the opening song Symptoms Of The Universe 👌🏽

@donbray9213

3 жыл бұрын

He puts on a clinic on that album

@SunCityGamer

3 жыл бұрын

Fuck yeah! I love that album! 👍

@Knovaspikek

3 жыл бұрын

Yes

@carlomichelmorales4789

3 жыл бұрын

Agree, no one plays those cover songs the way he played on that album . Good memories too.

@carlomichelmorales4789

3 жыл бұрын

Great tandem with Rudy also

Tommy is such a consummate professional and gentlemen...

Poetry in motion? His drumming always looks like he's in a bar fight to me. The man plays on so many albums I love. Legend.

This was a pleasure to watch. Tommy Aldridge seems really humble to be such a titan.

@randykirby2326

3 жыл бұрын

I used to go to the same church as Tommy. Ran the sound system once with him on the drums. Very friendly.

An outstanding drummer but most important, such a good human being ! An inspiration for all the musicians out there ... Thanks Mr. Aldridge !!!

@TheSessionsPanel

3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more!

Saw Tommy at 17 years old play with B OA in 1971 and I've seen him with Nugent, Pat Travers, and Whitesnake down through the years. Missed him with Ozzy but I can honestly say Tommy don't take a backseat to no one. Believe me I seen plenty of rock's finest. Bonham 5 times, Appice, Alex Van Halen, Bill Ward, Don Brewer, Buddy Miles, and many more that I can't remember off the top of my head. He just brings it every time. 110%. Legend in Rock. 🥁🥁🥁

Knew this guy when he was 14 playing at the Hullabaloo in Jackson, MS. Was a phenom then.

@DAaronSmith

3 жыл бұрын

That’s great! Why don’t you expand on that story. I would find it fascinating!

@tomw9875

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah, lets hear a sentence or two about that.

Tommy's drumming on Speak of the Devil's "Fairies wear Boots" - "The Wizard" and pretty much the whole fucking album are one of my top favorites EVER!!!!!!!!!

@justrobocon6538

3 жыл бұрын

Exactly!! Much respect to Tommy, much respect.

@Mike-ie8np

3 жыл бұрын

I love the intro to" over the mountain "

@ironhide8491

3 жыл бұрын

He absolutely slays on “War Pigs”, those drum fills are brutally freaking awesome

This is the first interview anybody has done with Tommy, where he actually got EXCITED to talk music. That's how good Dom is about making interviewees comfortable.

@roadrocket7

Жыл бұрын

My feelings exactly. I've been waiting to hear Tommy talk, and speak about so many things that made him who he is.

@roadrocket7

Жыл бұрын

I also feel Tommy is so excited to talk about everything is due to Dom being a fellow drummer, who's also been around awhile.

@groovehog1

Жыл бұрын

Indeed!!

TA in The Pat Travers Band. with Mars Cowling. Top shelf stuff.

@stevesnvegas9040

3 жыл бұрын

So glad that I got to see that version of Pat Travers play live.

@frehleysboots

3 жыл бұрын

My Introduction to Tommy, saw the Pat Travers Band live on 1980, did his head and hands solo! Everyone should have Live Go for what you know in their collection!!

His work on Vinnie Moore's "Mind's Eye" is absolutely brilliant. The Octopus. My God... I love Tommy.....what a great spirit.....I'm a huge fan of this channel... thank you for your positivity.

@TheSessionsPanel

4 жыл бұрын

Glad you're enjoying it! We appreciate your support & sharing our videos!

the guy is 70 and I saw him still playing wild while making his drum shells wobble... I mean... what else can be said about dedication and pleasure to play?

@tomw9875

3 жыл бұрын

yup. It's no accident he has had the career he's had.

Pay close attention kiddies! This is really one of the great ones.

Tommy has a youthful exuberance when expressing himself!! I love it... 70 years young😎

Tommy Aldridge is the first drummer that I ever knew of. He has been the biggest influence on how I play drums. I first heard him when he played for BOA. I lived in the same town that BOA lived in until I joined the US Army in 1976. He was a very kind person when I met him, I was 15 or 16yo and he made a big impression on me. He is still the "gold standard" for a drummer to me all these years later.

Why would anyone dislike this? Come on man!!! Hes a legend!

@besteverepicmillennial5927

3 жыл бұрын

Ah the "legend" comment has arrived! Yes we know...

My dad was friends with Tommy . They both auditioned for black oak . I got to meet him in the 90s he’s a great man !

My favorite drummer of all time. I love little Tommy. Always humble and a class act.

I saw Tommy with Pat Travers a few times and it was nothing short of a badass group of musicians that jammed. Go For What You Know is like everyone playing a solo that keeps you in the pocket. Those dudes were fun to see live.

Tommy seems like a lovely human. That he survived the Ozzy years is testament to his core beliefs. It could not have been easy with that management & the carnage that nearly every artist experienced. Well done Tommy, you have played on some memorable albums & your contribution to music is massive. Thanks to The Sessions Panel for another fantastic insight.

@TheSessionsPanel

3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate your support of our channel too!

Tommy Aldridge is one of the top 10 Great drummers Thank you for all the Great Music over the years.

Great Man! 70 yrs old. Thank you for the inspiration.

Forget the wonderful music he's brought us over the years, the man himself is even more inspirational! What a fantastic human being and example of how we all should aspire to be! I feel luckier as a person just for having heard this to be honest. He shows that there are some truly good people in an industry, hell, a world, slipping further away from where we need to be. Good health and fortune to you sir, thank you for everything!

@TheSessionsPanel

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing! So glad you enjoyed it, Tommy's a great guy!

Tommy, we thank you for so many years of amazing performances. You’ve done it all….. and it was awesome.

"Be nice to everybody" words to live by.

I lived near where he used to practice and would listen every time id hear him playing. He was my inspiration to play.

Even in his late 60's almost 70 he hits harder than ever , the man defies all the years and rigors of the road and will continue to stay in the game !

I saw Black Oak Arkansas, Golden Earring, and Robin Trower and the thing I remember most through the show was Tommy’s drum solo. Of course I’m a drummer so I’m partial, but always loved you Tommy and always will.

I first saw Tommy onstage with BOA. I wasn’t even a drummer then. Hadn’t touched a pair of sticks. But halfway through that show I thought “that drummer is amazing. Way too good for this band.” Next time was with Pat Travers. I had just started playing. When they rolled Tommy’s badass double bass kit onstage and got it set up my friend said “It takes a lot of confidence to sit behind that kit.” I nodded in stunned agreement. Then Tommy started playing. My god. The power. The speed and precision. The swagger and confidence. The sheer...arrogance? Not him, but what he was playing. It blew me away and I still think about that performance all these decades later. Mr Aldridge, thank you.

Just checked him playing with the reformed Thin Lizzy, just awesome!

I was blessed with the opportunity to attend Tommy's clinic in Palm Desert in the early 90s. It was fascinating! He told us funny stories about recording with Ozzy: Each song would have a fast, slow and medium tempo to fit with whatever different buzz (Pot, speed or alcohol) Ozzy had going on. Hahah! We got to play on his carbon-fiber kit, and he played his solo from the Randy Rhoads Tribute album....it ripped our faces off! We were only a few cats sitting 2 feet away from all of this! Tommy told us how he was hearing the bass drums of the drummer at a certain venue that echoed perfectly and how he thought he could duplicate that sound with 2 bass drums. Amazing!

And they never talked Whitesnake - his longest, most successful gig to this day, but so glad Tommy wanted to highlight Randy Roads the way he did....with collaborations such as Steve Vai, Gary Moore etc... woulda been cool to hear more about his career post 1983. Great interview ✌️

Could listen to Tommy all night long.

Tommy Aldridge has been one of my favorites for decades. I always said if I could form my dream rock band, he'd be hitting the drums! I haven't seen a lot of interviews with him, and I'm happy to say, he seems EXACTLY how I imagined he would be! He'll be 70 in August and I wouldn't be surprised if he's still doing this when he's 90! Bless you, Tommy! 🙌🏻❤️

Amazing Drummer. Always has been and will be. The very first concert I went to as a super young lad was Pat Travers with Tommy on the Drums. I always remember talking about him,how this super skinny guy with a mountain of hair ....he was like the Energizer on stage ,just amped up and full throttle ,just bringing the drums like he was his own orchestra. It was an amazing introduction to the Rock and progressive Jazz music that has inspired me throughout life. Thank you Tommy for not only being a great musician but an even better human being.🍀

He has found the fountain of youth, just as articulate and present as people half his age. Rock on Tommy!

My Hero. Watch him talking about these songs. He is repeating them in his Head.

Tommy was the very first drummer I saw in concert with Pat Travers! They opened for Cheap Trick where Bun E. Carlos was my second drummer. Two totally different bad-asses that were worth the tickets. I still have that ticket. For those who know this tour, who opened up the night? It was three bands. I already named two of them. Good luck.

He's the Mechanic. Constant power, flow, motion. Your eyes are just drawn to him. One of the top 5 best drummers in the world... Ever.

@jaredts3785

3 жыл бұрын

I’ve run in to Mr. Aldridge a few times while living in the same town (great guy!) and have been a big fan of his bands. With that said, you need to listen to a LOT more drummers before labeling him “top 5 in the world...ever.” It’s almost laughable to claim such.

@fatalvision2

3 жыл бұрын

@@jaredts3785 good drumming is an opinion. He can have his.

@jaredts3785

3 жыл бұрын

@@fatalvision2 There are opinions and then there are *informed* opinions (based on research, experience, trying, etc.)

@fatalvision2

3 жыл бұрын

@@jaredts3785 of course there’s informed opinions and then there’s personal taste. I go with personal tastes. As a drummer I could care less about the guys elitist love to name. Like Terry Bozzio. I’ll never see what others see in him.

@Jmdeclue

3 жыл бұрын

@@jaredts3785 When drumming becomes science rather than art you may have a case, until then, none of that is applicable to the subjective. IMO

My first clinic was Tommy in New Berlin Wisconsin. The room was comparable to a 4 car garage. The show already began when I arrived. It was too late to enter the room. He was playing with his hands. I peaked inside the door from stage right. It was around 5’ from his set. Incredible memory. Pre-internet days, didn’t have a clue who Tommy Aldridge was, or what I was about experience

He is so suddle he wont evan egnolidge how well he plays hes an awesome person the world needs more like him

He was my FIRST Drum Video...Double Bass Drumming !!

Tommy is such a legend and just a nice humble man but a beast of a drummer. 👍🤘

"I played on a record, Bark at the Moon, or something like that" "And I played on a live album I think..." Tommy's playing on that live album is his best work IMHO.

@Cincinnatus1869

2 жыл бұрын

His best work is on the stage

One of my ALL-TIME favorite drummers; first heard Tommy on the Pat Travers album Crash & Burn, been hooked ever since! THANKS TOMMY FOR THE INSPIRATION OVER THE YEARS!!!

I knew of Tommy, because I grew up with MTV, and through voraciously reading modern drummer. When I actually got to see him play live, with Whitesnake, I was totally floored! I still have never ever seen someone play with such feeling and power! Plus, the showmanship of this guy was jaw dropping! He is the reason you should never try to mug a drummer, because we might be an Aldridge fan. Also, thanks Dom! Great interview and your clinic in '90 I attended changed my whole outlook on drums.

Tommy! The man! Humble and amazing! Great interview! Super nice person! Gotta love him!

Not just a great drummer but a great human being. He was my intro to double kick playing in Black Oak Arkansas. Thank you Dom Famularo for a great interview

@charltonpeoples1117

2 жыл бұрын

I saw Tommy with Black Oak when they came to my hometown of Laurel, Mississippi. I was 14 years old, was blown away with Tommy's unique hard hitting style with double bass , large drum sizes, multiple crash cymbals,sticks twirling, playing with his hands. He put on a show that I could never forget. I'm now 62 and havent forgotten that performance. Rock on Tommy!!!

I heard Diary of Madman first in the early eighties and when the drums started on Over the Mountain I nearly passed out ! We were heading out of state in my friends Chevy Blazer that had the two front seats and some bean bag chairs in the back and a massive stereo ! Those DRUMS sent me into orbit...and then Randy Rhodes started playing HOLY GOD !!!!!!!!! NOTHING AND I MEAN NOTHING COULD TOUCH THAT ALBUM ! We let that tape play for hours ! PK

@michaelschmidt9708

Жыл бұрын

Tommy does NOT play on DOAMadman but his picture was put on the inner sleeve because Sharon had kicked out Lee and Bob.

I could actually sit and listen to this cat all day. the patients this cat has telling a story is just awesome. I sat though this interview like Randy'was with Gary Moore . just in awe what he saying. I'm a HUGE RANDY FAN. so I could sit and hear him talk about Randy all day . I loved how he talked about the music of Randy's riffs. but I am jealous of this cat hair. Man great hair at 71 . awesome on that to.

Love it when he throw away his sticks and starts playing the bongo drum solo with his hands 🙌

Tommy still has such a passion for playing the drums. He's got to be right up there with the all time best. Can't be many with a career as long as his!!! Could watch this guy play all day.

I saw Tommy play in 1984 in Jackson, MS on the Bark at the Moon tour. Tommy was born in nearby Pearl MS where I played youth baseball. The Jackson crowd erupted with cheers when Tommy was announced. Accept opened. Fantastic!

Amazing and beautiful interview! Thank you very much for inspiration! 🙏

I love the credit Tommy gives to the guys writing the tunes, mostly from a guitar standpoint. So very humble and massively capable at the same time. He revved PT's tunes up to the moon with Mars.

Loved this cat since "Jim Dandy". Bought the 45 in 74"..lol. Loved his playing on "Speak of the devil".. I dig how Tommy incorporated toms and kicks into his fills.. Class act!

Yes I was a huge BOA fan back in the 70s man he came a long way What a career

Tommy is a powerhouse drummer. He is viciously dynamic on the drums. Tommy is genuine and you know his sound.

The Randy rhoads tribute is my all-time favorite album and he is a big part of the reason why.. they were all unique and great ..

Tommy Aldridge. Not only a total double kick innovator, but a full on Class Act. Tommy imparted some seriously valuable information that you aren't going to get in school.

Listening too Tommy Aldridge talking here makes you realize what greatness is made of, I could listen to this man narrate a golf game

Yes!!!!!!! Great player cool guy. My old Buddy Uriah Duffy was playing with them. Thanks Sessions.. Love when he said Bonham was a funk drummer. Awesome.

The Dam Interviewer Can Play Too He makes me laugh cause He always Got Big smile on his Face when he plays

Tommy is a hard hitting dynamic drummer that has made millions of people buy Lps and concert tickets for every band he toured with. The ironic thing is most of the fans had no idea who he is except for musicians.

Followed Tommy all throughout his career. Bravo!!!!

I saw him do a drum solo with Whitesnake ! unreal! one of the best ever!

Most folks who watch this weren't even born when Tommy started out his career. In either 69 or 70, I saw BOA on a triple bill. Tommy definitely shown and we were amazed at his double bass work. He has risen far above the early days of Jim Dandy and Ruby Starr. Now days, I try to see Whitesnake every year for Tommy and Reb.

Fantastic interview. Dom is so respectful and asks all the right questions. To me, Tommy is the godfather of rock drumming. First time I heard him play was on Snorting Whiskey Drinking Cocaine, a tune by Pat Travers, back in 1980. Somewhere in the middle of that song, Tommy comes up with this snare drum / double kick / tomtom variation, and it absolutely blew me away. Never heard anything like it. It gave me huge inspiration for years to come, I basically just rediscovered the instrument. Tommy's my eternal drum hero.

@stevencarreiro5080

Жыл бұрын

That fill inspired my young drumming quite considerably as well! Comes at the end of the breakdown/bridge of "Snortin Whiskey" (studio) ..and still hits just so herta-hard!

OMGosh I didn't even realize that I was so impacted by this Drummer. I'll be 50 years old this year. Came up listening to Whitesnake and Ozzy and all these years giving credit to Cozy Powell and Randy Castillo and ofcourse why not!!!! But this "Cat" was the start of it all!!!

This was excellent. Tommy is a such a great person. Dom you my friend bring out the best in all of us. Well done.

My god what a guy, so wise and humble, the best ones are always so extremely humble because they know it's not a race, it's about bettering yourself and others

Loved Tommy's playing with Pat Travers Band!

He’s played on many of my favorite albums of all time…. Diary of a Madman, White Snake, etc.

Need more guys like this in the music business. Cheers Tommy

I had no idea he was such a nice guy as well as being a rock drumming legend. I would love to buy him a drink and listen to his stories for hours.

Man this guy has so much energy personally and in his playing. I don't know how he does it, but at any age he is absolutely amazing.

I always enjoy learning that the person is like they portray. Tommy has had a world of experience and is incredibly humble and grateful. Saw Tommy as one of my first concerts with Pat Travers in SF. Followed him to Sacramento. Loved the showmanship and incredible coordination with the double kick and the flat lying cymbals. Loved the twirling sticks. My last Tommy show was with Ozzie w Randy before his untimely passing.

@vincentanderson8176

4 жыл бұрын

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@toneyisaiah408

3 жыл бұрын

I have a few albums 1.Raunch 'n' Roll from Black Oak Arkansas 2.Street Party 3. Crash And Burn- Pat Travers

Humble humble man truly brilliant. Tons of wisdom. Legendary.

Unquestionably one of the greatest , and a jolly nice guy to boot. Colossal talent, and a bad ass rocker.

I saw him with Whitesnake live in Yogyakarta Indonesia last March. He's 70 and still rocks.... unbelievable, really amazing!

One within my favorite two drummers. Double bass triplets, combined symbol excursions, also extraordinary endurance, Aldredge, also Travis. Two best closers within metal history. They capture, also close a tract with mastery.

This dude is an all time great but I appreciate his honesty and humility as much as his talent.

Thats one cool cat. He kinda sounds like Lindsey Buckingham

@larryfarr320

3 жыл бұрын

I thought the same thing.

@bonzo713

3 жыл бұрын

Know that you mention it...

@abohsukampret

3 жыл бұрын

With Brian May hair slapped on top.

Saw him two years ago. Played like a 20 year old fitness freak Drum Master. What a hero.

What a musician, and what a class act. So cool, so articulate, and so respectful of everyone, plus incredibly talented. Not showing his age at all, either - he's got the energy, focus, and clarity of someone twenty years younger.

Wonderful human being my all time favorite drummer long live the old guys amazing power drummer got to see him in 2001 or 02 kiss farewell tour playing with uncle ted amazing show

Tommy seems like a very special guy, his success is no accident. Thanks for the video.

Tommy was one of my heroes growing up , the first time i ever heard double bass drums drive the beat was him ,and Cozy Powwell in the 70's, & 80's. They used two bass drums, not just for drum fills,( as most drummers used em' ) they used them to power the groove through the song. Before them, i'd never heard anyone play like that. It was a huge influence on my drumming, and so many others started utilizing that style, it became (and still is) a must know for any hard-rock (metal) drummer. Along with Tommy, & Cozy, others like : Simon Phillips (Judas Priest, MSG) , Bill Ward (Black Sabbath) , Alex Van Halen (Van Halen) , and Les Binks (Judas Priest) , set the standard for this heavy-driving sound. Any hard rock- metal drummer should be familiar with them all (any drummer should, for that matter) they are the godfathers of double-bass drives. Notable others- Mikky Dee , Deen Castronova , Vinnie Paul , Stephan Kaufmann , Scott Travis , Mike Portnoy , Charlie Benante , Gene Hoglan , Ted McKenna , Lee Kerslake , Snowy Shaw , & so many more , would say that Tommy Aldridge (& Cozy Powwell) were an influence in their playing . Thank you ,Tommy, You (still) Rock ! Much Respect, Bob.G

@TheSessionsPanel

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for sharing this, a huge part of The Sessions is the importance of studying musicians that have been before you!

Tommy has been a staple in the music that has meant the most to me and I was fortunate enough to see him several times. His humility is refreshing.

Saw Tommy with Black Oak back in the day at Cincinnati Gardens around 1970,71. He was and still is a monster. Seem to be one of the nicest people you could ever want to meet, so humble. Keep Rockin brother. 😎🙏✌️

Tommy was so badass in the Pat Travers band... I knew he would always be relevant in any of his endeavors. I was always a fan.