Elvis Presley Drummer Ronnie Tutt Drum History Michael Moore Owner

[@jansorensen]

Michael Moore are lucky so have Ronnie`s drum set. That was ultra cool to see and hear the sound of Ronnie Tutts drum set Billy.! I were deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Ronnie Tutt. Sending my deepest sympathy to his family !

[@bullwinkle1231]

Private collectors will always snap items up ...but in time for me wouldnt it be great to have an exhibition at graceland ....the Elvis Presley show and have the drums ..the guitars ...the piano ...and the bass ...even the backing microphones and charlies acoustic .....i know its a pipedream but for the graceland exhibits it would be so cool ......long live the king and all the talented musicians that performed with him ... 👑🎙👍🥁🥁🥁🥁🎼🎶🎹🎤🎸

[@AHS1984]

I Did Notice In The Roy Orbison Black & White Movie Ron Tutt Played A Tama Drum Kit

[@SpaGuy]

Yes He played Tama then DW in later years..

[@theflossi56]

Ronnies hair flying everywhere tcb , I’ll always remember him doing what he did so well RIP. And tell Elvis we love and miss him

[@joanne26]

Hello from England These drum kits are just such "WORKS OF ART" AMAZING and the connection to Ronnie Tutt is just wonderful. He was the 8th "wonder of the world" when it came to drumming

[@michellevolkmann5675]

Hi, cool

[@chuckmadden2251]

Boy Ronnie Tutt was a great drummer. Always loved how he tuned those toms, his fills often sounded like a melody. Appreciate all the details you and Michael shared Billie!

[@breakfastsurreal5650]

Been a drummer and guitarist for almost 30 years, I would faint if I owned that kit.

[@brittanygarrison8030]

I'm drummer too and that was my thought exactly. Gorgeous.

[@n8trsho]

would love to see these at Graceland.

[@theresaplummer4145]

RIP Ronnie TCB⚡🥁

[@ginawinters4929]

Ronnie Tutt was the very best drummer for ELVIS

[@paulansell32]

Yeah , after DJ Fontana who swung the Rockin beat that took Elvis to the whole world.

[@frankvattelana6728]

Billy, yet another Holy Grail found....this Time, from the TCB Band! great Work.....Just got back from Orlando & This was the 1st thing I had to do....See This Video!....R.I.P. Ronnie Tutt, Your Famous Drums are well cared for with Michael Moore! TCB Billy!

[@rong805]

Mike Ochs put out a video where he plays along with the Aloha show on that blue kit. I asked if he was gonna do more shows, but he said he had sold it. Guess this is where it ended up! Cool to know.

[@mochs3869]

Yep - that's who I sold them to and he has a much nicer home for them that I ever did...

[@rong805]

@@mochs3869 But you played like a beast, Wish we could've seen more but I get it. Still watch the video from time to time!

[@stephentarasenko1603]

Awesome awesome video Billy!!! My parents would have seen and heard those drums back in ‘74 in Niagara Falls NY….

[@1kboeli]

All i have to say is Ron Tutt and Awesome!!

[@nancyhanson9074]

Love this, thanks for sharing this about Ronnie Tutts drums 🥁

[@southerngirl9941]

This is fascinating, thank you! Rest in Peace, Mr Ron Tutt, Sir. Terrific people in the beautiful world of music ❤️❤️❤️

[@rubyeanes8370]

Very interesting. Very cool 😎 So glad the drums ended up in good hands.

[@timchen5299]

Wow ! Imagine owning Legend Ronnie Tutt's drums.What a Lucky Man.Thanks for this story Spa Guy and Thank You Mr. Michael for sharing.

[@Themeparknerd1993]

I remember watching Michael at Memories Theatre in Pigeon Forge. He used to pay tribute to Willy Nelson. Very interesting he owns drums from Ronnie Tutt. 🥁

[@michaelmoore7975]

I just want to make it clear I am *not* the Michael Moore in this video. However, I do resemble the facial hair and ponytail. And this Michael Moore has got to be related to Unknown Hinson.

[@rogerjean5403]

Billy i was just wondering since Ronnie's passing can you get in touch with James Burton & other members from group before its 2 late & interview them ty Roger a fan

[@suzyq7748]

Ronnie and Elvis together were THUNDER AND LIGHTNING !

[@bobbauer2287]

Cool thanks

[@AllSpace]

i think your wrong m8, the 22" bass drum is, or was until now

[@christinemorel696]

Rip Ronnie you're in heaven with your friend The GOAT.🙏♥️

[@shirley1811]

Totally Awesome!!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@marthaslaughter5406]

Great Video Rest in peace Ronnie I know you are up there telling Elvis he will always be loved and remembered

[@drummerchappell]

Does anyone know what sort of material the bass drum muffler is made of. It looks like that thick heavy soft foam rubber

[@intelizWild]

@Spa Guy.......Do u know why the drums on 1972 Madison Square Garden recording sounds weak & tinny compared to the 1973 hard thunder sound from Aloha from Hawaii on the 2001 intro?

[@SpaGuy]

I imagine just micing and the size of the room..

[@rixcom7621]

Ludwig made the silver dot heads...

[@AeroDude73]

That chrome vistalite kit is sick! Saw Ronnie once or twice with Neil Diamond at Fenway Park in Boston.

[@chriscobbdrummer6876]

Hey SG! Now you talking my language,I'm a Drummer and loved this video,Has Ronnie ever came to see his old kit,I use to play an old Ludwig in th late 70s and funny I also had a set of Roto Toms, Had no clue that ronnie Died,What a career he had,an absolute BEAST ON THE DRUMS.

[@91MustangLX]

I just learn a lot about drums, very interesting.

[@MisterMasterShafter1]

Wow, this is great! To actually have these Ronnie Tutt drum sets from his Elvis days - Mr. Moore is quite lucky indeed. Another great video, SG!

[@epfanatic8170]

This was awesome Billy! Ronnie was such a treasure and legend. I was blessed to be able to meet him many times. He will be so missed. ❤️🎶😥

[@ludane7911]

Incredible!

[@Stevemc452]

So interesting! I will now focus on the drum kits while watching Elvis videos! Love the Willie Nelson replica Martin guitar at 13:50 😊

[@johndeere8594]

Wonder if he can play it like Willie ?

[@chrisd2170]

@@johndeere8594 he most certainly can. He’s also a Willie Nelson tribute artist and does play like Willie.

[@briandrum1]

Great video!! Some misinformation (standard kick drums are actually 22”), but still very cool!! I couldn’t imagine what Jerry Garcia would have said if Tutt showed up with that kit when played in the Garcia band 😂

[@andrewbintang4591]

lol sabian didn't even exist back then, them zildjian sons didn't split up the company until their dad died which was after elvis died. love tutt's drumkit, but am now wondering what happened to larry londin's drumkit from that era.

[@mochs3869]

I can't remember exactly where I read it, but I remember reading somewhere that Larry's brother still has that kit in his possession and won't part with it for anything.

[@andrewbintang4591]

@@mochs3869 thanks man! i'm just glad to hear that his kit is still there and in good hands. his work with elvis presley, the everly brothers and motown is legendary.

[@rwieber79]

Wow, what a cool guy with an awesome job. And those drums of Ronnie's!!! So much history there. You never disappoint Billy, awesome as usual and good job playing too. Also RIP to the Legendary Ronnie Tutt. Another piece of the Elvis world is gone...

[@tonywiles515]

I was fortunate enough to meet king "tutt" and get his autograph about I believe 22-23 years ago. He was playing a show with ELVIS AND SUPERSTARS in Branson Missouri....stand u guy and played flawlessly and amazing drum freestyle solos. Great video and tribute to a drum superstar. Have u ever seen the plaque Elvis had made for him? Use to sit in front of his bass drums in his show... Beautiful... Thanks for sharing

[@wholderby]

I still remember listening to my Mom's old "secretly recorded" show from Tampa in 1971 where he made his Tutt / Scheff joke :) - I wish I had digitally captured that before the tape just fell apart. Was just a purse sized recorder but the audience screams and slighly muffled music and awesome voice really did capture the moment so much more than professionally recorded shows did.

[@rong805]

Damn what a shame!! I wonder how many other people lost tapes that same way and never digitized them!!😢😢

[@joshbuckner2866]

Wow if those drums could talk the stories they could tell thank u Billy that's awesome

[@thumperpaul]

That is a BADASS kit!

[@3BricksHigher]

Ronnie was the man!

[@karentranter7806]

Hi Billy, What a fantastic video. So interesting xxx 💝

[@francoisfavreau769]

thanks for another awesome video,two other drummers that i like are Alex Van-Halen and John Bonham also used the Vistalite kit

[@DG-sf9ei]

What a great find. No doubt Ludwig ruled the 1970s, they had Bonham/Zeppelin and Tutt/Elvis who dominated the 1970's concert scene.

[@brendawalden6180]

Wow...stunning!! What a tribute, Ronnie Tutt was brilliant...he and Elvis sure had a connection with music being the catalyst.......

[@672macknasby7]

Silver Dots were Ludwig Rocker heads, back when Ludwig produced their own heads. However, they have not made their own heads in a long time. Perhaps, not since moving manufacturing to Monroe.

[@bmartin2921]

Hey Mikey! What a lucky dude.

[@travishartlaub9420]

These would ve an awesome addition to the graceland exhibits!

[@SpaGuy]

They would be an Awesome Addition to The TigerMan Museum..

[@jimflys2]

A few bits of misinformstion here, but still cool. All geek stuff and I am that. Sabian cymbals came out in 1982, so of course he was a Zildjian guy or Paiste guy if he messed with them. Remo never made silver dot heads, but invented the CS Black dots. Ludwig made the Silver Dot heads. Remo never made an oil filled head. Evan's did. The appearance of oil between plys on Remo Pinstripe or Emperor heads is a light bending phenomenon called Newton's rings. No oil in them. The wood drums. Ludwig did not make all maple drums, though they did use an inner face ply of maple in the 70s. They had changed their shells from the 3 ply poplar, mohogany, poplar with reinforcement rings to the "hardwood" shells with multiple plys and face ply of maple in the early 70s. All maple came decades later. Even in 1985, when I met Bill Ludwig I I I he corrected me on the maple myth. The blue sparkle kit was from the 60s because of the Keystone badges. It would have been p,m,p and painted as shown. 24" kicks were common in the 70s, but still the most popular size was the 22 because it was so versatile. A lot less 26s out there, but they are wonderful. Fun stuff. Thanks. I told you I was a geek.

[@brianchisnell1548]

My '69s are mahog/Poplar/ Maple inner. Clear lac. inner. Only themogloss were maple outter. All wrapped kits got the less expensive mahog outter under the wrap. The ludwig book.

[@mochs3869]

"The Blue Sparkle kit was from the 60s because of the keystone badages'....partially true...Ludwig was transitioning to the B/O badges around 1970. The first documented evidence of Ron using this kit was the first show of the first tour in September, 1970 in St Louis right after the Vegas run that made up most of "That's The Way It Is'...when he first got it, it had no concert toms, and I believe 2 different sized kicks looking at pictures...the concert toms were added the next year in 1971. He told me he had just gotten his Ludwig endorsement, but they didn't have all the shells in the sizes and color he wanted available, but they wanted their drums on stage for that tour, so they basically got him what they had until they could get the rest of it made. It wasn't until very recently that I saw a pic from behind the kit that showed that the concert toms were B/O badged with white interiors while the rest of the kit was keystone badged with clear interiors. The kit Michael has in the this video was 90% built by me and they have keystones because I found a shop in England who made and sold replica Chicago Keystone badges with no serial numbers. So I ordered enough for the whole kit and had a local jeweler engrave each one with a custom serial number unique to me.

[@kimberlykreiser3932]

Awesome and very interesting about Ronnie Tutt's drum set...

[@gracieg7601]

Ronnie was the best drummer for Elvis. DJ Fontana told Ronnie to hit the drums every move. Ronnie and DJ said playing drums for Elvis was like playing for a stripper. Lol I got a kick out of hearing that.

[@sheldonjohnson5467]

Very very good video and thank for sharing about Ronnie was a very excellent drummer and he was a legend

[@Rhondagail]

Rip Ronnie tutt

[@ninjabluewings]

They must be worth a FORTUNE!! Ronnie Tutt was a MASTER!! of his craft and although being the touring drummer for Elvis Presley from 1974 - 77 he was also the touring drummer for Neil Diamond when he replaced Dennis St.John from around 1981 - 2018 when Neil retired and strangely I have not seen this mentioned lately 🤔 anyway R.I.P to this MAGICIAN OF THE DRUMS!! and many good wishes to his family & friends at this time 💜💜

[@laurenternestthomaspresley8303]

Great video ! Thank you very much. This Drum Kit is mythical as Ron Tutt was.

[@RobTackettCovers]

Didn't they call those kits the Octaplus? Because of having 8 toms...6 suspended, and 2 floor toms? Regardless, cool video...thanks for posting.

[@mochs3869]

"Technically" no, even though it does have 8 toms...The OctaPlus was a specific kit configuration that had 8 single headed concert toms from 6" to 16", and then I believe it had an 18" double head floor tom and double kicks...but the name was for the 8 concert toms, not just any 8 drums.

[@PNW_Sportbike_Life]

24” kicks are not standard guys. 22” is the most common kick drum size these days. Cool video fellas!

[@michaeljohnson3174]

was referring to the 70's

[@matthewpaluch777]

"My condolences go out to all the family of the great drummer, Ronnie Tutt. The first time seeing Ronnie in concert playing with Elvis Presley was a game changer for me. The next day I picked up some concert tom toms to add to my set after seeing Ronnie play. He was a big influence at the time. I will miss him tremendously." "RIP to a VIP, Ronnie!" ~Carl Palmer

[@lynnelovett8999]

That was fantastic for you to get to play drums that belonged to the late Mr. Ronnie Tutt Mr. Spa Guy. Thank you for sharing this history. RIP Mr. Ronnie Tutt. Condolences to his family and friends. Be sure and tell Mr. Michael Moore thanks for sharing with we the Elvis fans. Have a blessed day Mr. Spa Guy. Your family as well.

[@perjohansson1258]

Does anyone know where that original Aloha-kit can be found?

[@SpaGuy]

It was purchased by the Hard Rock and it has been split up from what I was told..

[@cortezibanez3890]

@Michael Moore hope you come to some sort of an agreement to display this kit @Graceland someday.

[@michaeljohnson3174]

Graceland has no interest in it.. They're in the Elvis Presley business not the Ron Tutt business.

[@cortezibanez3890]

@@michaeljohnson3174 they do display artifacts from other artists so maybe they should look at the TCB band first

[@SpaGuy]

If anywhere it should be in my museum not Graceland..

[@mikebottiaux5850]

Billy, you always amaze me how you track these stories down. I started drumming in 1967 and followed Elvis and his band. Thank goodness this set is still intact! Thank you.

[@SpaGuy]

Sadly the Aloha Kit was split up..

[@dwaynecollins4974]

@@SpaGuy oh no I hate to hear that. That kit had to be the most televised drum set in history!!

[@petercleary1000]

Good stuff.

[@kateschroth3304]

Michael is very lucky to have Ronnie Tutt's drum set. Sending my Condolences to the family. Thank you for sharing Spa Guy!

[@peterceccarelli5846]

With the passing of Ron Tutt, no vlog( imo) is more important than this one Billy . U r a true Elvis/ Tutt fan . If ur a Ron Tutt fan ( along with Elvis) this is a “ must watch video” . U fill in all the blanks Billy . No one else is doing what u r 4-sure lol. Ty 4 ur contribution. Another pierce of the Elvis puzzle lol “ tighten up every chance u get” 👌 ty Billy!

[@alicemilling3706]

Awsome I'm so glad Mike has the drums How cool he also plays in a tribute band Billy I just knew you would get to play those drums awsome job 😀👍

[@ebfebfan61]

Thank you SO much for doing a video in Ronnie's honor. I was so saddened to hear about him passing away. Man, he was my favorite drummer of all time! I loved those multi colored drums (too bad Elvis hated them 🤣). That was a freakin' great video! Thank you to Michael Moore for the interview. And Spa Guy, you got to play RONNIE TUTT'S drums! I love it! I am not a musician or know anything about drums (or any instruments), but I was hanging on every word and loved where you inserted the photos. I never noticed the tape on Ron's drums. Bravo! Part 2, part 2! 🥁

[@mochs3869]

I've never heard anyone say it, and Ron never said it to me, but I have to think the T tape on the bottoms heads was for Tutt! He did have his name stenciled on the back side of the batter head on the kick drums which you can see when you look in them - Michael had some local shop recreate that for him.

[@pearldrummer4077]

Love your videos Spa Guy but as a drummer myself and a huge Tutt fan this is the best ever, Really appreciate it. Truly spectacular and I've followed Michael on facebook and he seems like a really nice guy.

[@tommyboo21]

Fabulous upload. If only these drums could talk!! How I wish that reunion between the legendary Ronnie Tutt and these drums had been made possible. But still so happy seeing them in this great video today after years of wondering about their existence.

[@retiredgroceryclerk]

Hey Spa guy your a pretty good drummer. Loved the video and the story behind Ronnie Tutt’s drum kit. 👍🏼😎🥁

[@djmaffe]

Cool

[@tonytrout4321]

I won't watch this (for obvious reasons I mentioned to you in a PM on FB). I'll just say this: I would LOVE to be able to have Ludwig build me a replica of the "Blue Sparkle" double-bass kit that Tutt can be seen playing in "Elvis On Tour" & "Elvis: Aloha From Hawaii". I'm gonna try to start saving my money for the "blue sparkle double-bass Ludwig kit that's my favorite of the kits that Tutt used during his time with Elvis (I live on a small fixed income and 99% of the small monthly income goes toward my living expenses. A Ludwig blue-sparkle double-kick drum kit with concert toms is something that I've wanted ever since I saw Michael's blue sparkle replica and another friend (Brad Swiger) and his 1970 blue sparkle Ludwig double-kick kit.

[@wiskaufman]

I have some cheese for your whine

[@Motherloadrocks]

ludwig drums sound kick ass

[@davidrixson3171]

Great video! R. I. P. Ronnie Tutt

[@John-vk4gs]

R.I.P Ronnie Tutt

[@PatrickWitherow]

The Blue Sparkle kit is awesome. I've got a Ludwig Blue Sparkle kit from 1968 - all keystone badge. Shells are mahogany/poplar/maple (3ply) and sound big and boomy. Can't go wrong with those 3ply shells from the 60's.

[@cejordan1974]

....and on the drums from Dallas, Texas ...Ronnie Tutt. That's awesome!!

[@gypsylee8908]

Amazing, I'm 52 yo and I loved Elvis and being a drummer since 12 I copied everything Ronnie did as best I could, to me what was amazing Ronnie was left handed but his kit was set up for a righty that's what gave his wonderful fills,

[@brendaphillips2092]

Outstanding SG .what a great tribute to Ronnie . rip RT

[@371francis]

Rest in Peace Ronnie...you were the best and will be missed dearly.

[@mattryan6886]

What a freaking amazing piece of music history and what a monster size drum kit!!!!

[@larrykiefer6109]

This is an incredible find. Thanks!

[@blastproces]

On the drums is Ronnie tutt that boy can sure bang them pots n pans

[@jasonsax7616]

I recently came across a photo of Ronnie 🙏, myself, John Good and Johnny Craviotto 🙏from NAMM 1994 Drum Workshop booth. Having a photo with both Ronnie and Johnny…both incredible humans, and contributor’s to music, drummers and me, a 24 year old drummer whom they took the time to speak and inspire!

[@John-vk4gs]

I would love to see you interview the rest of the surviving TCB band members Spa Guy and talk about their equipment. I know James Burton has retired the pink paisley telecaster

[@intelizWild]

Just curious...know the price he got the drums for by any chance?

[@SpaGuy]

I don't know but know Dj's drums got 100,000..

[@bonniebrown6960]

That's really cool !! 😎 Elvis was blessed with a God given talent, but so was his band. You and Michael Moore are blessed with a God given talent too. Spa Guy I think you have many talents. I'm glad to know someone has the whole set of Ronnie Tutt's drums. I'm so sorry to hear about the passing of Ronnie Tutt. Praying for his family. 🙏 Thank you Spa Guy for sharing another amazing video with us. Love it !! 🥁🌟💜

[@These_go_to_eleven_1959]

As a Rock/Metal guitarist it was Ronnie Tutt to my ears that gave Elvis that more powerful sound he had during those years. My pop was a huge Elvis freak and when i was around 9 or 10 years old my dad played the "Aloha from hawaii" record a lot and i used to ask my pop "who is that drummer? He is really great!" I was more of a Tutt fan than a elvis one! 😂

[@PSModernKitchens]

22” bass drum is standard… 24” are larger.

[@1stdean0]

You are one lucky guy! Thanks for the video!

[@fcontitwo]

✨🎼’Perfect Music History’ 🎶😎🇺🇸#thanks

[@ednaatluxton4918]

Gorgeous sets. RIP Ronnie

[@karensundin3399]

Ronnie Tutt was the best drummer ♥️. He and Elvis are making music in Heaven❤️

[@brianroberts9376]

Oh my Billy, those original kits would look great at the dojo. Very enjoyable video as always. Thank's for continuing to make them 👍👍👍👍👍

[@mobettabud30]

Ronn tutt played with the Jerry Garcia band