I wondered about commenting here as I only met Ted a few times. We saw a Damned gig together and he commented they were as ‘tight as an MFI wardrobe’ 😂😂 he still loved the anarchy of it but he was better than all that, a true perfectionist. I had a meal with him thanks to my friendship with his girlfriend and he told me SAHB stories that’ll never be printed. A gracious man, full of wit and humour. Down to earth and a great human being. Financially shafted all his life (Micheal you cunt, pay your band) but never bitter. Takes a lot to rise above that b.s. but not Ted, he was always on to the next thing. A true artist and sorely missed.
@starlightsign86667 ай бұрын
Was lucky to attend the jazz summer school that used to be held at Pimlico school here in London uk 40 years ago now! It was just an amazing time with Ted, Brian Spring and Brian Abrahams for us drummers, all very different cats I think you’ll agree. Interestingly both years Pete Lockett was there as a kit drummer, I didn’t see anything special in him back then really…lol..then he started to learn the tablas and..well…the rest is history! Ted was just so friendly as were all the tutors… he’d bring his full kit and we’d be in class just chatting, maybe 10 of us, while he played according to the general questions and flow of the classes.. heaven!
@maryreilly50926 ай бұрын
How very fortunate and I'm sure, deserving for you! What a wonderful experience that must have been!!
@SpireUtd5 ай бұрын
WoW the questions I'd have asked ... on the road with SAHB
@lifelong54257 ай бұрын
Glaswegians and music....It's just not about the bagpipes.......SAHB : Chris, Zal, Ted and Hugh....AND ALEX, the man in front of it all....Just one amazing part of a lasting memory. The music scene of one city, that will never be anything but a growth process....From the 60's onwards as modern music really kicked in, all of these players, plus hundreds more put Scotland and Glasgow very much in the forefront of music to this day...
@SpireUtd5 ай бұрын
All Sensational All Fondly Remembered. Vambo Still Rules
@Avetorro9 ай бұрын
Damn, I never knew we’d lost him. One of my favourite drummers. Saw him in Belfast with Rory in the early 80s. Took Rory’s music into a new dimension and after that was a hard act to follow. RIP Ted.
@nickjh19686 ай бұрын
Exactly. The recordings of Rory with Ted drumming are next level. He complimented Rory perfectly.
@Avetorro6 ай бұрын
@@nickjh1968 you ever seen Sense of Freedom, the movie soundtrack they did around that time?
@kirstenzaraahfirmin9454 Жыл бұрын
I was given the gig drumsticks by Ted at the kersal in southend in the 70s. What a highlight for me. I still have them and my happy memories going to every SAAB concert I could. Great days
@maryreilly50926 ай бұрын
How very, very COOL!
@onusgumboot55655 ай бұрын
Cool story. But SAAB is a car. SAHB was a band.
@maryreilly50925 ай бұрын
@@onusgumboot5565 Probably that darn auto correct overrriding what Kirsten wrote!
@onusgumboot55655 ай бұрын
@@maryreilly5092 I can't get auto correct to work on you tube. It just stopped doing anything. Now I have to look up words if I'm not sure of the spelling. I know it doesn't matter to most people, but I'm old. Things like grammar were important once. I just can't break the habit. Sloppy spelling leads to sloppy thinking. There's enough of that these days.
@maryreilly50925 ай бұрын
@@onusgumboot5565 Don't sweat it, please! These are all just comments in social media! My phone constantly puts in the wrong words and changes what I know is correct. As for folks who criticize others on comments they need to get a hobby, LOL. Stay Strong. God Made You. God Loves You.
@stevenbroughton3974 Жыл бұрын
Miss your presence in this world! Great drummer & a greater person! Rest in Peace Ted. x
@bernie_smith Жыл бұрын
Lovely tribute, thank you. Was very fortunate to see Ted in concert on a number of occasions with both SAHB and Rory!
@jane---489 Жыл бұрын
*_My grandpa was / is a huge fan of The Sensational Alex Harvey Band, I've listened and seen many of their videos here on YT._* *_because of my grandpas recommend and I feel that Ted McKenna was one of the most unrecognised, unsung, gifted drummers ever ..._*
@maryreilly50926 ай бұрын
I fully agree with you and May God Bless your Grandpa's soul for introducing you to them.
@SpireUtd5 ай бұрын
Alex meets Tear Gas, SAHB was the marriage & what a beautiful fearsome 5 headed baby they were !
@rubytuesday1345 Жыл бұрын
Saw him with Schenker a couple of times and he was flawless. What a tragic loss.
@maddog86212 жыл бұрын
Ted was, and still is, a hero. This is a lovely tribute
@lynmusicofficial40973 жыл бұрын
Tedhad the foresight to see my potential while we were in a band called Shattered Hearts to put me up for the Womack and Womack gig. I toured with him on that tour for a,good while. He was a perfectionist. May his soul rest in peace.......
@julianhutson-saxby81033 жыл бұрын
OMG This man was the father I never had. May God rest you're beautiful soul my lovely friend.The wrong way to go for a legend. I will always love and respect the love of music because of you Ted!
@andyrobinson4503 жыл бұрын
A fantastic drummer who made every band he played with better for it :-) Happy Birthday Ted!
@loganpaul33743 жыл бұрын
Brilliant with Rory Gallagher, first time I saw him in" the stadium" dublin. Rip
@bizbizley3 жыл бұрын
Truly the best drummer I’ve ever heard
@robertshort81713 жыл бұрын
Superb showman and never met him but seen him on numerous occasions mainly with band of friends always 4t he was a top bloke and this tribute proves my theory. R. I. P. TED MCKENNA 🥁🥁🥁🥁❤️
@templeoffence3 жыл бұрын
Thank you for your talent Ted McKenna
@terrydonegan16223 жыл бұрын
I saw Ted with Msg in St David's Hall. Not sure the year. He filled Cozy Powells boots xxx Rip
@daviemcf3 жыл бұрын
Ted you were one the great drummers with John Wilson....rip.
@operasinger21264 жыл бұрын
Wish I could have told Ted how much I loved his drumming on Assault Attack.
@pappakilo39654 жыл бұрын
Thank you Mr McK for helping to keep my act together since 1975. SAHB Live, though not popular with the band as they were ripped off, has seldom been far from my turntable, CD player or audio device. Faultless and always uplifting.
@alanvaughan29374 жыл бұрын
Huge Fan of Alex Harvey (most of my friends go WHO"S That ) and you were one of the reasons I liked the band so much its all starts from the bottom up.also remember seeing you on some old Rory Clips,again amazing drummer amazing band ....didn't know much about you but from all I just read you left your mark and it was all good ..RIP from a fellow Scotsman.... just stay away from Alex he's still crazy ya know
@perelapouc4 жыл бұрын
grand batteur bisous de Versailles
@stefanoresca58784 жыл бұрын
Love this guy
@jackparadis86045 жыл бұрын
rip Ted...Every band you played with...you improved, your drumming was amazing and it stood out...you will be sorrily missed!
@ramonvillar5765 жыл бұрын
R. I. P Good travel,and the music always with you Beautiful video,thanks
@wayneconn10795 жыл бұрын
So great to meet you Ted and Gerry . You were so kind and humble and of course one hell of a drummer . Rory On my Friend till we meet again . God Bless R.I.P
@thomasbruchschmidt49225 жыл бұрын
Fantastic tribute to a great drummer. I especially love his drumming skills on "Photo Finish".
@kes14645 жыл бұрын
Another underated quiet man of music that has passed away. The soundtrack of my life and those that made it are thinner on the ground. Not replaced by (for the most part) individuals who know the hard road to the top without social media! God bless youn Ted say hi to Alex for me when you meet up xx
@vaneipontes32795 жыл бұрын
Ted Mckenna "R.I.P" Miss you😭
@adrianrijkeboer21855 жыл бұрын
RIP Ted 🌹
@gordonmcinnes50555 жыл бұрын
Shared a joke with Ted once in Solids, the punch-line was 'Quavers.' It wasn't that great a joke but the company was. R.I.P. Join the greats.
@rokker1015 жыл бұрын
only just found out about Ted! .. an awesome drummer and very technical … RIP Ted another one of my drumming heroes leaves us X
@michaelstephen8195 жыл бұрын
Tragic loss of life - yet another medical "profession" cock-up. Bled to death during an elective op.
@mickmckenna55545 жыл бұрын
Missing you greatly Ted. R.I.P.
@joanthomas63375 жыл бұрын
The best drummer - ever, bar none. RIP Ted xxxx
@Yahoomediaclub5 жыл бұрын
Awesome....
@Canadianbob5 жыл бұрын
King among drummers Prince among men Rip Ted we will all miss you friend!
@MurrayDrums5 жыл бұрын
Gone way too soon, still can't believe it! RIP Ted!
@grahambrown50135 жыл бұрын
Unbelievable that this lovely man and superb drummer has left us. Over the decades I saw him behind the kit in many bands, and more recently playing with Gerry McAvoy and Marcel Sherpenzeel in the "Band of Friends" here in my home town. After the show he came out to talk to anyone who wanted to talk to him and showed what a great guy he was. RIP Ted, a truly sad loss to the world of music.
@trisiaellis31595 жыл бұрын
R.I.P Ted, forever in our hearts ❣
@daviemcf5 жыл бұрын
RIP Ted.....one of the best.
@sonjadietz52975 жыл бұрын
RIP Ted !
@jamescassidy39955 жыл бұрын
Beautiful - thanks for this. Just a wonderful drummer. Played his heart out 🖤✨
@offbeatscotland5 жыл бұрын
I had the great privelege of playing on four albums with Ted and was astounded by how modest and down to earth he was. The first band I ever saw was Tear Gas and then Beggars Opera so to actually play with him was a highlight. Its hard to believe he's gone.
@maddog86212 жыл бұрын
You played with Ted!? Amazing!!!!
@mickdebergerac11435 жыл бұрын
Many thanks, what a lovely guy and I have seen him so many times and loved his talent, such a tragedy
@antrygis15 жыл бұрын
I loved his drumming from SAHB, Schenker, erc. but damn...how many guys live that long with that full of a head of hair? R.I.P.
@RHR-221b3 жыл бұрын
Agreed, r, from baldy Rab. Bald and - now - couldn't care/hair less. Heart-felt Love to Ted, Hugh and Alex (and their Beloved Families). These men made/make my life so much better. Stay free. Rab 🍻😎💚