Exclusive! Tommy Lee on All Access Hits!

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EXCLUSIVE! Tommy Lee's complete All Access Hits with Host David Frangioni webinar. Watch him play some of your favorite grooves, tell the stories of his space-age live-performance kits, and more!
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[@alphalonzo]

Drama aside, I really like Tommy's drumming. This is the Tommy i've always wanted to hear. The technical snobs can bash all they want, but I think T-Bone is a solid rock n' roll groover. Fun to watch, has written some cool yet simple parts, and has plenty of swing and power in his drum sound. Really like his style, especially in Feelgood and the 1994 Crue album.

[@teeoh9192]

The two albums you mentioned, are absolutely him at his best! But, production-wise, the '94 album is THE SHIT!

[@nickmandleberg]

@@teeoh9192 absolutely - Bob Rock at the peak of his production

[@monroefive-o40]

I think the live wire album really shows what a solid drummer Tommy really is. I’ve always loved his playing.

[@ausamiller96]

I fucking love Tommy’s style, and approach to drumming. Great feel, solid power, and very creative!

[@RickordProductions]

I'm a guitar player but when I'm watching and listening to drummers, I have to see that Tommy Lee is my favorite drummer of all time!

[@akadkins69]

Right on

[@kylekruszewski1078]

Those stick twirls at the Moscow Music Peace Festival are what made me want to start playing drums!

[@stewielad]

I still can't work out how he bounces the stick off the snare so it flys up in Shout at the Devil. Keith Moon used to do it too

[@kylekruszewski1078]

I had read somewhere that he used to bounce sticks off a floor tom in the backyard for hours to get a handle on that!

[@stewielad]

@@kylekruszewski1078 I've tried it and keep smashing myself in the face with the sticks haha

[@brianlaflamboy7482]

Cool to see him just talk drums, I've always been a fan of his work with the crue, he always got a killer drum mix in the studio on all his records. Solid rock drummer and great performer!!

[@drumr72]

Thanks for giving him some credit there. I have been in tons of cover bands that were lucky enough to be very diverse with the set list. Crue tunes were not the easiest believe it or not. Wild Side has some cool syncopation things going on that are not exactly simple.

[@grayknight836]

Tommy was my John Bonham growing up. I was fortunate to meet 🤝 my *Drumming Hero* 🥁🦸🏻‍♂️ and tell him that. I will never forget him hanging in the air on Dr. Feelgood Tour 🏟️ above me, unreal! 🤘🏻🎋

[@mtp04987]

My favorite drummer, rock star, dude of all time. I love Tommy Lee. Motorcycles, tattoos, the whole package.

[@adriancavalier306]

Great interview 🤘 This is the Tommy Lee i dig. Talking DRUMS 🤘. NO DRAMA Hollywood BS. Tommy talking about his idols/drumming equipment his druming style and so on . And breakdown how he created The Frankenstein Monster Drum Cages🤘....

[@speedboatguy]

Yeah he wasn't kidding. At the miami arena on the Feel Good tour, i was in the cheap seats and he was soloing right in my face. MIND BLOWN. Thanks for the memories Tommy!

[@williamtracek9309]

One of my all time favorite drummers and groups all drama aside! I remember sleeping out overnight in the Richfield Coliseum parking lot to get inline for tickets for the Crue .before the internet! Glad to see he is still rocking! Great candid interview..👍👍

[@mauricerodriguez5685]

Truth be told...Tommy Lee has influenced so many drummers around the world!! I remember being 12yr old I’d been playing drums for about 2 yrs and watching the Wild Side video at a friends place for the first time and thinking to myself “holy shit” who is this guy?!! He’s one the greatest heavy rock drummers of the modern era without doubt and his showmanship will never equaled!! My highlight will always be his drum solo in the spinning cage on the Dr Feelgood tour... Absolutely insane 😳🤭🤟🏻

[@yourdrummer2034]

Tommy was a HUGE influence on my playing. His grooves defined how drums should be played. Love Ya, Tommy!🤘

[@jasonpost1771]

Tommy kills it on drums! He’s a legend! 🤘🏻

[@clausm2203]

Tommy lee one of my all time favorite drummers i love this behind the scenes stuff

[@costamesa22]

Great interview. Tommy is a great drummer and entertainer. 👍😎

[@joshuamullins9847]

I’ve never had a lesson except falling asleep besides my dads drums.. I just picked it up and could pretty much play.. but as far as tommy I must have heard a lot because I play so many of his feels.. my favorite rock drummer ever!! Thank you tommy

[@nathanwalsh3028]

As a kid who was born in 1972 I've always loved Tommy's playing. It's a combination of old school 70's disco funk with double bass from Tommy Aldridge combined with phat beats from Bonham...then add a big pinch of hip-hop!! Beautiful ingredients!!!

[@Motleymick]

One of my all time favorite drummers. Fun to watch him jamming out on the DW kit. I understand his interest for new things like the techno/ Rap drums and such but the Hooligans Holiday and smoke the sky stuff he did 25 years ago was some of his best work ever. It would be cool if he did a drumming tour from drum store to drum store. Did meet & greets and talked about drums instead of the whole Money grab tour after the Final tour bullshit. Mic drop. MM out!

[@jadedimer2004]

Really cool to listen to Tommy talk about his craft and the technical stuff and not just answering questions on the legend that is Motley Crue.

[@joefilipelli3867]

Tommy is easily one of the very best pure rock n roll drummers ever.. not the most technically proficient but he's unmatched in groove, feel and visually enticing... and yes, the aluminum sticks are great but they do break, they just give you a little more of a life span than wood...

[@BRS-Peterbilt-379]

Easily the best Tommy Lee interview I've ever seen.

[@zachary_attackery]

It's nice to hear him just talk about playing drums for once. Tommy is my biggest drumming influence along with Bonham, Aldrige, and Joey Kramer

[@commercialssuckbutts7464]

Tommy Lee is a TARD. Hearing him try to talk about drums is worse that hearing him play.

[@ianrouse]

@@commercialssuckbutts7464 fuck are you here for then?

[@QQIQ24170]

Great interview skills and Tommy is a super cool and very very talented guy. More of this please

[@joshhodges5688]

He is one of the reasons I play.

[@TheDrumlineguy]

In the early days Tommy had an amazing balance between power and finesse (up to GGG). He was silky smooth and fun to watch. Check out those old concert videos. He's since become a more of a heavy hitter.

[@MetalBaller83]

I hate Tommy as a person, but he’s one of my favorite drummers of all time. His sense of rhythm is second to none. He is arguably one of the greatest rock drummers in history, and I love hearing him talk about his equipment and his actual artistry without all the drama that seems to follow him everywhere. This was definitely a cool video. Furthermore, he speaks like a true songwriter. His intent is for the purpose of the song; not showing off. That's a good, and very mature approach.

[@joefilipelli3867]

Absolutely, he's a walking tool bag and the older he gets the douchier he becomes lol

[@cruevarius1894]

Tommy Lee is the best :D

[@adamfanalways]

Tommy Lee awesome drummer and appreciate the drum kits he put together for the fan’s, great entertainment! Thank you!🤟🥰

[@thomasrodabaugh2992]

Love the Pearl Fiberglass Concert Tom kit in the back corner of the room at the beginning of the video. I bought one of those kits back in 1981. Sounded better than I imagined they would and did lots of gigging/recording with them. Nice memories.

[@ModernDrummerOfficial]

Very cool!

[@omarvillarreal3850]

Tommy Lee is still one of my all time favorite drummers! I'm supportive of his solo stuff & I respect it even though it's not really my cup of tea. I'm a drummer & I've learned so much from him & he remains an influence! I just can't do the stick twirling although I wish I could do it! Kick ass drummer with awesome showmanship!! Love his solo track from the QUATERNARY E.P. "Planet Boom"!! CRUEHEAD 4 LIFE!!🤘🤘

[@Juddalan88]

Amazing Content ! Great Interview. Met Tommy once in Miami on his solo tour, nice guy! Keep it coming! Judd. Thx!

[@drumr72]

Dude, I got to talk to him at a NAMM show in 1993 or something, all to myself for almost 15 minutes. No one bugged us. Talked tattoos, his then wife's birthday as I had the same and twirling stuff. He said he used to bounce the sticks off the snare in his backyard and some would go over the fence into the neighbors yard! He would get them back in bushels, basically! He was super nice, asked ME questions about my band and so forth. Talked about how we both had a thing for blonde chicks too. Great memories.

[@Howareyouzig]

Amazing interview! Love when he played

[@MsChick-hn1qo]

He is the coolest drummer EVER!!!!!

[@ericterry7117]

I've had my ahead studios for 12 years and they still take a beating like new

[@Cjzdrums]

Amazing stuff, always loved Tommy’s drumming! Such an inspiration!! The sound waves from the drums on the Stadium Tour were nothing short of insane. The whole floor in Philly shook and rumbled from a low end part from his drums. I’ve never experienced that before. The whole friggin’ place shook. Amazing

[@garthgundy]

The Crunge and Custard Pie influence on the Dr. Feelgood groove really stands out here, love Tommy’s pocket!

[@technicalitems731]

Ground breaking drummer. He took a little bit of Alex Van Halen, Aldridge, Bonham, Appice, and Rudd and made it main stream for angry teens that wanted to get laid. It was the 80s. That music is feel good music. He designed his drum parts to make you drive a little faster, grit your teeth, and shake your fist in the air. Testosterone rock with sexual energy.

[@i.ronnick9683]

@Hank Hill Everyone has their own interpretation of music. That's what music is. Making it as relatable as possible. I enjoyed Tommy Lee's drumming in Home Sweet Home. His drumming and Mick Mars guitar work compliment each other very well.

[@erniebender7886]

Tommy should do another band with Jon Coabi

[@demiangomez1]

I AGREE !!!!

[@barrybebenek8691]

This guy is one that made me pick up staticky as a kid. Listening to him put together answers to questions, he’s clearly very exhausted or high as a kite, but whatever…still awesome! 🤘🏼

[@sp3ci4lkpo]

Love Tommy geeking out on drums stuff. Couple fills in the outro were tight but that double kick stuff at the end...guess he hasn't played in a while.

[@tracymartins9866]

amazing!!!! so happy he's back with DW!!!

[@goesjem]

....but not with Paiste these days.

[@JonahRocksOfficial]

AWESOME !

[@alejocrusty]

I love Tommy! Greetings from Argentina!

[@jordanstuffco4132]

Not only is he one of the best technical rock drummers, but he is likely the most creative. He’s just a super cool and enigmatic performer! He is one of a kind. Generational percussionist.

[@GPz84]

One of the best technical rock drummers... That's some funny shit right there!

[@DieselTrucker2018]

Awesome interview!

[@Deadleg]

Killer drummer, super chilled dude. Hopefully still a long career ahead.

[@antoineanderson2415]

I'm a huge fan of a Tommy Lee he is tha best drummer ever....

[@demetrimeko]

Good interview

[@ryant3600]

I miss the Tommy that played Red Hot.. the newer techno stuff he does now isn't my cup of tea.. but he's a cool guy.. met him a couple times over the years...

[@goesjem]

I preferred his Paiste sound. He used Signatures on the 1994 album and they sounded just amazing!

[@mfdl8034]

A little touch of "Sinner and Saints" there in the jam in the end of the clip.

[@kengyang1908]

Tbone,,the meat n potatoes of good heavy rock drumming n a fun great showman

[@Chicagoathletics]

Tommy Lee is such a badass

[@JolieF]

🥁 Most *excellent* video with #TommyLee

[@jonmair5837]

Tommy Lee is a fukin stud.luv this guy.

[@maximomartinez6843]

love u bro

[@matthewsmith404]

I play a lot of local gigs, and I've always liked the Standard zildjian A's. I never liked how heavy cymbals sound. 14 new beat beats and a 22 medium ride cut through with no problem in any kind of setting.

[@scottnorris8071]

Actually in someways he’s actually an underrated drummer

[@clevelandrum]

where is the interviewer at? AVH kit in background, Peter Criss early kit too? MD HQ I suppose.

[@Armysniper360]

Great shirt for a interview lol

[@matthewpaluch777]

😎👍🥁🇺🇸T-BONE!

[@mick_c_horror_and_pop_culture]

Awesome

[@hudsonrichey1260]

MR LEE THE LEGEND

[@docholliday6338]

Got to meet him years ago. Cool guy. But I don't think he has showered in like 6 months. Signed autographs and took some pics with us.

[@corndog1868]

Awesome interview!!! Search here for (Sucker For a Pretty Face) by Rock Candy, it's a great 80s rock album featuring singer song writer Jose Anes. Also search here for (Sinful Demo Album 1985) featuring Nuno Bettencourt before Extreme and Jose Anes before Rock Candy. Enjoy!!!!

[@DrumTracksKM]

Thanks 🙏

[@kenbrohere]

If you could have hung out with one guy in the 80's, hands down it would be Tommy Lee.

[@shawnstarks1743]

I’m not a drummer, don’t know nothing about it. I’ve seen Motley live in every decade of their existence. I will say this about Tommy. That lanky wiry sumbitch plays for the back of the arena. Hits Hard!

[@rafaelmarquez9194]

What happens to your kits after the tours.

[@QuarterForce]

Which Ahead Sticks is he using more? Studio or Concert?

[@carpenoctem775]

Tommy’s great. I like musicians with character and personality. Can’t stand monotone idiots who take themselves too seriously.

[@grayknight836]

MD, such an important interview, Tommy rarely gets asked quality drumming 🥁 questions and actual has the chance to answer 🗣 them. It’s too bad the auto 🎚 🎧 was total garbage 🗑! 🤘🏻

[@jacksoneverage7163]

Tommy’s a killer drummer. Love the Crüe music but some of his newer stuff isn’t worth my time. I guess after 40 years of Motley he’s looking for something else.

[@AECJ1]

🎄🙏

[@charlestrippyfan92]

❤️❤️❤️

[@getchapull23]

COOL= Tommy Lee

[@briancrawford2485]

Please show beginners how to utilize the double kick technique and how you started out , and for the stadium tour please hire Corey Taylor

[@ryandeanlindgren9054]

cool

[@thehighhopes5336]

His new music is horrible.

[@tonyrobles2696]

❤️❤️💥👏

[@metalzonemt-2]

Just about every professional drummer always says Phil Rudd as one of their influencers. If you ask people who have never played drums themselves, they say a 5-year-old can play that stuff. True, but not like him. It's not what you play, it's how you play it. Professionals know how hard it is to sound like Phil.

[@billnipp2309]

Big Motley fan but I cant take listening to him for 2 minutes. He speaks like he did when he was 20...

[@cindyinnew]

He’s from California. Nuff said

[@jimmymac63]

What is that upside down bell on his center cymbal there?

[@ristretto24]

Zildjian zil bell

[@nnicolasnunezz9]

40:00

[@bobbystroem8669]

Dang Tommy.. AmAZinG Coke and 💕. Your one KiLLeR UniQuE DruMMeR. F------ American Legend

[@darwinblue6160]

👍👍👍👍👍

[@brandengoss2289]

When did he go from pearl to dw drums

[@TempoDrift1480]

He was only with Pearl for a short time. Matter of fact he was the first DW endorse they ever had.

[@kenbrohere]

Phil Rudd has been mentioned by two drummers recently as influences.

[@danielharris6224]

Would have been sick to catch him actually playing drums but fuck it I guess

[@garywatts8811]

I want to see Mötley Crüe play a song in space call Elon and make it happen

[@livefree223]

Work with Josh Homme.

[@GiotheGhreat]

Why Tommy looks so young? He looked really old (as he is supposed to look now days) last year. He looks like he removed 40 years off him

[@DieselTrucker2018]

I'm sorry but I like Pearl Drums so much better than DW! I mean, his current kit looks nice but the sound of pearls knocks you over much stronger than any DW drum.

[@TempoDrift1480]

Eeh... I don't know about that...

[@DWBubinga]

Both Pearl and DW make some fantastic drums. So much comes down personal preference. DW offers endless customization and the best hardware in the business. Although I’m biased. Play whatever inspires you and you enjoy! 👍

[@williamschlegel1115]

WILLIAM SCHLEGEL111

[@POSS99]

he speaks japanese?

[@j0hnnykn0xv1lle]

tommy was always amazing to me when I met him. good heart but politically he's gone off the rails!

[@raidernation9790]

The interviewer is kinda weird he has like 0 emotion when tommy was talking bout the sticks and laughed the interviewer just had a straight face lol awkward

[@darrinbush5953]

Good drummer, but no Neil peart

[@TempoDrift1480]

Well... Look at his band. It's not like Mick and Nikki play music like Rush.

[@cindyinnew]

Who the hell is? Christ sakes he’s not trying to be. Stupid ass comparison

[@meadowz06]

Ground breaking drummer? Oh lord. Philly Joe Jones, Elvin Jones , Gene Krupa, Sonny Payne, and the greatest ever, Buddy Rich, broke ground. Watch Steve Smith, Dave Weckyl, etc, and tell me Tommy Lee is a great drummer.

[@patrickgarrett1734]

Tommy is a phenomenal drummer/ percussionist. From Crue, MOM,solo,Smashing Pumpkins, even with Blue Man group. Yeah, I will say it & stand by it. Tommy Lee is a rhythmic monster!!

[@goesjem]

Subjective......

[@kevinkimmel44]

None of those guys you mentioned could play with the Crüe! Yes they are technically better but Tommy does some unique stuff for his band that only he can do. He has power, showmanship, and yes, he can play. I get what your saying but he was groundbreaking for a lot of younger drummers.

[@JonnyBlade]

The BS stops at 04:50