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 !

[@marthaslaughter5406]

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

[@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!

[@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

[@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

[@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!

[@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.

[@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...

[@brendawalden6180]

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

[@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. ❤️🎶😥

[@kateschroth3304]

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

[@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.

[@southerngirl9941]

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

[@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.

[@stephentarasenko1603]

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

[@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

[@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 ... 👑🎙👍🥁🥁🥁🥁🎼🎶🎹🎤🎸

[@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!

[@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!!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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!

[@sheldonjohnson5467]

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

[@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!

[@mattryan6886]

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

[@davidrixson3171]

Great video! R. I. P. Ronnie Tutt

[@nancyhanson9074]

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

[@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.

[@rubyeanes8370]

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

[@shirley1811]

Totally Awesome!!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@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

[@francoisfavreau769]

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

[@brendaphillips2092]

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

[@neildarealdeal7129]

Thanks for sharing Spa Guy; this is a unique experience for all to watch, you continue to seek out the best footage/stories related to Elvis and this was no exception... RIIP legendary Ronnie Tutt! realdeal

[@Bob-jg3vq]

Very enjoyable video showing Ronnie Tutt's drums. Michael Moore is so fortunate to have them.

[@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.

[@suzyq7748]

Ronnie and Elvis together were THUNDER AND LIGHTNING !

[@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!!😢😢

[@ludane7911]

Incredible!

[@AeroDude73]

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

[@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.

[@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 !! 🥁🌟💜

[@marthaashley4670]

Thank u Billy. Very interesting hated to hear the pass in of Ronnie he and Elvis along with John and James r together once again in heaven. Takin care of business. Thank u 4 sharin love it.

[@karentranter7806]

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

[@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. 🥁

[@larrykiefer6109]

This is an incredible find. Thanks!

[@retrobilly1719]

What an Awesome Video Billy! Honoring Ronnie & Finding his Iconic Kit! I learned a lot about drums too,Had no idea you are a percussionist too,You played great!

[@1kboeli]

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

[@thumperpaul]

That is a BADASS kit!

[@helenludlow2331]

wow - what a lovely video - never noticed any of the different drums sets but I was really looking at Elvis and not the drums 😉 so interesting finding out all the different ones used throughout his time with Elvis.

[@hollygibson371]

Loved Ronnie tutt ❤...another great story spa guy 😊❤

[@mikeivey7167]

Mr. Spa Guy. What a Fantastic story. Just absolutely wonderful. Thank You for posting this! Incredible!

[@laurenternestthomaspresley8303]

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

[@AprilMadden-Jam]

That is really awesome to see his drums set up. Ronnie Tutt was amazing.

[@thereelmccoy25]

I was honored to visit and see Ronnie's last drum kit with Elvis, RIP Elvis...

[@shaunbeare4183]

Spa guy I was a working drummer and so impressed by Ron.i used pearl masters birch 8 .10 .12 14 16 ..thanks for this video mate...shaun uk

[@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 👍👍👍👍👍

[@jamesburbidge7056]

Amazing Spa Guy...Ronnie was the guy who got me into drums (77 Elvis in concert album)...still playing now all be it on electronic drums...didn't know you are a drummer (and you are)....thanks so much for that footage...us drummers love all that technical stuff 🙂

[@joshbuckner2866]

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

[@delorespetree3243]

I am learning more about drums thanks for doing this for a Ronnie tutt tribute you care about all elvis things

[@Kdogg-i3v]

What a treat! This was an amazing video. I was actually going to search for Ronnie reuniting with his drums right after I finished with this video but, he happened to mention that they were going to try to make something happen. Unfortunately, Ronnie went to be with The Lord. Amazing video!

[@MrRoach-yo3mz]

*Very Cool.... RIP Ronnie Tutt .... Thank You Michael Moore... And like always, Great Video Mr. Stallings*

[@1stdean0]

You are one lucky guy! Thanks for the video!

[@martin77722]

thanks billy for sharing with us in the uk love the drum kit ronnie was number one the back bone of the band take care friend

[@Rita_654]

Great video Spa Guy ❤ Ron made the Elvis concerts stood out with his great drumming. He had such a nice face and a positive attitude, I can understand that Elvis liked him very much.

[@donnahill8403]

Ronnie Tutt could really play those drums. Thanks for interviewing this nice gentleman. Loved hearing it very much. Spa Guy, you really play those drums very well. Didn't know you could play them. Ronnie Tutt will surely be missed but I feel sure he is up in heaven now playing his drums for Jesus. He and Elvis can " Rock & Roll for Jesus. If that's allowed in heaven. They can have a gospel show, or anything because they will be together forever now. Have a blessed day and Thanksgiving Holiday.

[@michellevolkmann5675]

Hi, cool

[@retiredgroceryclerk]

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

[@bunnymorris1998]

WOW!!!! Spa Guy that was awesome! Intro!! So awesome! Thank you

[@91MustangLX]

I just learn a lot about drums, very interesting.

[@n8trsho]

would love to see these at Graceland.

[@mochs3869]

Billy - Thank you SO MUCH for doing this...Michael called me and told me it was in the works as I had no idea it was happening. When Michael first learned of the kit's existence, he and I poured over every picture we could find to verify it's authenticity and I kept telling him, if he actually had the means to buy it, do it and do it now, or it's going to get separated forever and it shouldn't be, so he finally jumped in and went for it, and I'm so glad he did. GREAT footage and it was kind of emotional to see my Blue Sparkle kit once again as I haven't seen it in half a decade. It took me 5 years scouring eBay for the just the right drums to complete that kit, and I'm glad to see it's got a much nicer home to live in than when I had it - the only place I had to set it up was my garage where I shot this video of playing the whole Aloha show: kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqurq5dpfdWMhLs

[@SpaGuy]

That was Great Advice Mike I am glad you encouraged Michael to buy them or you are right they would have been all over the world.. I'll check the video out.. He said you really help a lot with all of this history I love the details!!

[@mochs3869]

@@SpaGuy Me too - the next thing we're hoping to unearth that a few of us have been working on for a while is where the "real" Blue Sparkle kit is...we know Ron donated it to the Hard Rock Cafe, but no one's really seen it since..I don't know anyone there to contact, but maybe someday we'll stumble on it. Finding that kit, to me, would be the holy grail.

[@mochs3869]

@@SpaGuy I also posted this video on the Fans of Ron Tutt FB page and tagged SpaGuy in it to give you more exposure...many have seen it there...

[@SpaGuy]

@@mochs3869 Very Cool Thank You!!

[@mareenewman]

Awww so glad you got to play on Ronnie's drumkit. God bless you and your beautiful family SpaGuy🙏

[@petesdrumchannel7257]

Nice to see the set today. For many it is "too big" for me it is cool. Ron was unique and the set matched his game :-) Thanks for uploading. Greetings from Germany

[@karentranter7806]

Hi Billy, Great video, so interesting. Ronnie Tutt was an awesome 🥁 xxx 💝

[@briankelly8152]

Thanks Spa Guy for another great video so interesting RIP R.T.Greetings from Australia 🙂👍

[@tomasohling2760]

Thank you for you take care of Tonnies history and drumset... Unbelivie...

[@stryker819]

Hey Michael not sure of you’ll see this but i did sound and lighting for you guys ( The Highwaymen) a few months back at the Neon Cowboy in Dallas, i saw this video about the drums and was interested in checking it out since i am a drummer of 30+ years, anyway i didn’t realize it was you until the video started, also you own that kit? Dang man thats so cool!!! Id give an arm and a leg to play on that kit for a song or two. Anyway great video and great music history, keep in touch and if you ever need my services again I’m in Dallas ! Have a good one and take care! Bart Angle

[@READYTEDDYBEAR]

Another fantastic video Spa Guy. 👍 When this Covid19 nightmare is over I'm coming to Memphis and I'm going to visit your museum. 👍

[@heatherlomaxmusic4776]

This is just so cool Billy! Super cool that Michael has Ronnie’s drums 💜

[@jamesprise4252]

WHOA!!! how did you find this guy?!?! Nice tribute to Mr. Tutt!! Love the conversation and the attention to the kit details themselves. Thanks for hanging with this guy, and maybe, show us your kit one day, Billy 🥁

[@mochs3869]

I told Billy about him and the kit about a year ago...Nothing happened as I'm sure Billy has a HUGE backlog of stories to chase down and film, but in last week's video which posted right after Ronnie died, I asked in a comment if he planned to do a tribute to him...BIlly didn't say anything, but obviously he high-tailed it to Michael's house and they shot this video.

[@jeanpeterson6152]

Wow !! Absolutely amazing to have been privileged to play on Ronnie Tutts drumset !! That is considered a privilege in my opinion! ♥️ Thank you for sharing !!!

[@jenniferanne4143]

I got the same kinda set waaaay back when I was a teenager. Mine was black Vistalite, 2 bass, 1 floor, 4 concert toms, black beauty snare, speedking pedals & silver dot Ludwig rockers heads. Best drum set I ever had, it was so loud & massive ! Thanks for the video T.C.B.⚡

[@SpaGuy]

Sounds like a great set you had!

[@jenniferanne4143]

@SpaGuy yeah, it really was. I worked all summer one year when I was about 13 or 14 to save up for Zildjian new beats, but my mom helped me buy the Vistalite double bass kit. I soooo wish I still had it, lol.

[@jenniferanne4143]

I have a nice Pearl brand set these days, but hardly ever have time to play it, but still enjoy it as a hobby. I still love making music.

[@jonathandale-cy5hw]

Thanks so much for uploading this video! I’m 58,and remember Ronnie’s heydays (mostly)! I’ve been playing drums since 1974,and I only disagree with the Standard Bass drum size in the 70’s as a 24inch. I think it was the 22 inch,more so than the 24. The 24 and 26,were favored by some of the Rockers & “all rounders” like Ronnie,but the 22 was a little more common. Ronnie was an AMAZING drummer,excellent with dynamics,and an incredible feel. He kept his eyes on Elvis at all times so he could get the “accents “ and “cues” from him. Thanks again!

[@davidbowles7047]

My first concert was Elvis and the last time he came to the Roanoke Civic Center. My eyes were fixed on Ronnie Tutt as much as Elvis. Thank you for all you do in your research and finds.

[@loutassone6360]

Great interview Billy and Michael on Ronnie Tutt's drums. My favorite ones are the blue one's though.My favorite color is blue.Anyway loved the interview, hope to see you Michael soon.

[@kimberlykreiser3932]

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

[@ednaatluxton4918]

Gorgeous sets. RIP Ronnie

[@christinemorel696]

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

[@cejordan1974]

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

[@ГалинаФедорова-д6д]

Billy, you are multitelanted! Very interesting. RIP Ronnie Tutt, greatest drummer and real Elvis friend.

[@Lamb716]

Wow! Just Wowwww 👏🥁🤩TCB⚡️

[@janreynolds3794]

This was awesome!

[@bmartin2921]

Hey Mikey! What a lucky dude.

[@lu-anneharris5961]

Being on FBOOK on few Elvis sites of photos photos photos of Elvis and videos Ronnie Tutt on stage with Elvis playing the drums see I only gotten to know the menfis marifa on media . All of Elvis guys now pass away it's hard at times to get it around your head that they passaway . Thank you Billy from Sydney Australia 26/11/22 Saturday💝

[@conietan]

@lu-anneharris5961 Memphis Mafia who are still alive are Jerry Schilling and Billy Smith (Elvis' first cousin). While band members still alive are James Burton, Jerry Scheff and Glenn Hardin. FYI. Thanks.

[@LuanneHarris-rk9ei]

I watch this guy on KZbin he plays the drums gez he good to"And this guy play the drums for Ronni Tutt as a tribute to Ronni Tutt I thought was the tribute for Elvis but can see Elvis singing as this guy beats out the drums in time with the rythme as Ronni Tutt playing makes you get goose bumps and fall into the sounds . I listen to KZbin every weekend for the tribute for Ronni ❤️ . From Sydney Australia ❤

[@langyd4518]

Jerry and Billy are the last of the guys still alive and Pricilla 9/11/24 🌺🌺🌸

[@lu-anneharris5961]

@conietan I'm on Billy and jo smith's channel and their son Danny all about defending elvis been lots of pop up tabloids spreading out stuff not even true so cruel ,tabloids putting picks up of rusty toilet, saying ekvis on drugs in which they couldn't say medications they had to make elvis look bad , and priscilla took the Presley's last name back after the divorce for her to make money for presley name and now priscilla doing more autographs than elvis very un fair cruel to elvis

[@donaldmoore4412]

this is great! thank you so much for the upload!

[@breakfastsurreal5650]

Can we all take a second to appreciate how much work Spa Guy has done for the memory of Elvis? Thank you Spa Guy, you're fantastic.

[@371francis]

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

[@TheWincent]

As i am drummer and huge fan of Ronnie Tutt ,if you ever have to part with them please take me into consideration, Superthanx for posting this. In honor of Ronnie Tutt R.I.P.