What's It Like Drumming For Ozzy Osbourne & Whitesnake? | Tommy Aldridge

Tommy Aldridge is larger than life - and it's not just because of his insane showmanship or epic hair.
His huge stage presence and punishing drumming have supported Whitesnake, Ozzy Osbourne, Gary Moore, Pat Travers, Black Oak Arkansas, and more. Rockstars have handpicked Tommy over the years for his groundbreaking, now-classic drum sound.
He was playing double bass runs before it was cool, and he's proudly worn his heavy metal badge before many of us were born.
In this hour-long lesson, you'll get breakdowns on key Whitesnake and Ozzy fills, find out what it was like working with Randy Rhoads ("You couldn't make it heavy enough for Randy"), and watch the Bonham fan perform some of his favorite tunes.
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Chapters:
00:00 - Intro
00:21 - "Nowhere To Run" (Performance)
04:22 - Welcome
09:14 - "Over The Mountain" Fill
12:23 - Showmanship
14:28 - Double-Bass Shuffles
18:40 - "Bark At The Moon" Fill
24:14 - "Here I Go Again" (Performance)
29:58 - Playing With Whitesnake
34:42 - Working With Randy Rhoads
38:55 - Tommy's Drum Set-up
54:11 "Enough Of Your Love" (Performance)
58:33 - Outro
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[@DrumeoOfficial]

What a legend, such an inspiration! Thumbs up for Tommy! 👍🏼👍🏼

[@pascaldeslongchampsmoncton1490]

One thing I want to know is, who played on bark at the moon, some people say Carmine Appice did, some say it's Aldridge. I never been able to know without a doubt who it was. Maybe you guys know something about it. Thanks.

Tommy played on it. But Ozzy supposedly thought he did to much double bass drumming and to busy with the fills. So they did some cutting on his drum tracks. Tommy find out and got mad and they fired him. Carmine stepped in and started the tour then he got fired and Tommy came back on the tour . I have heard dont take it as truth :)

[@pascaldeslongchampsmoncton1490]

@ yeah, thanks. I heard a few stories too, from, Ozzy wasn't happy with Tommy,s playing, to Tommy recorded the album, left, and then they ask Carmine to redo everything. Carmine said in an interview, that he redid, some stuff, but never specified what, like Tommy would have left the band, and the drums were not all finish. But nobody is able to come with a concrete answer, it's frustrating not knowing. LoL. Thanks for your reply.

[@vukjovanovicofficial]

Absolute beast and an amazing human!

[@jeddclampit342]

You are a LUCKY guy, man! What a iconic drummer! Watch B.O.A. where he first got started!

[@lesterksi4521]

This guy is an animal. The energy is unbelievable

[@dylanconrad6930]

Now consider that he is 72 years old and still has this energy. Legend

[@isaiahneilguitaristofficia549]

I was pretty much thinking the same thing. Just imagine how loud it is and standing 3 feet away from Tommy Aldridge killing it on the drums, I bet it sounds incredible!!!

[@jorgedeltiempo]

Yess Man.. Its from other plannet, not posser, pure energy, actitud,, technic And a increíble sound. One of the greatest

[@jeddclampit342]

Exactly! Animal from Sesame Street! What a bad a--!

[@niblet112]

This guy is still an inspiration:) an absolute joy to watch :)

[@TheLordGoat]

Criminally overlooked for decades. One of the first ever metal drummers,

[@SHENDOH]

Not by me bro

[@abriggs1979]

@@SHENDOHsmall dick energy

[@matthazelby506]

Rubbish. He's been the go to drummer for loads of bands throughout the decades.

[@bleedingcrystal4722]

The passion he plays with leaves me in awe.

[@rudyzulkarnaen1633]

At 72 years old he still has the same strength, stamina and hair he had when he was 25 years old.

[@eddieregeser9323]

A truly beloved icon. Inspired millions of drummers. Pat Travers, Ozzy, Black oak Arkansas. Whitesnake Masterclass always. Thanks from the bottom of our kickdrum. Mr Aldrige

[@stevenandrean2661]

❤❤❤

[@SHENDOH]

Pat Travers live!!!!!

[@seanjameson3544]

Tommy is an incredibly genuine and humble man.

[@chancemason9381]

My favorite thing about Tommy is how humble he is and how much he pays respects to everyone he has the chance to work with. It trips me out that he doesn’t see himself as one of the greatest drummers and musicians of all time. The greatest people typically aren’t able to recognize their own genius. Maybe it’s because it all just comes so naturally to him that he doesn’t feel like he’s trying. It all just makes so much sense to him that he has a hard time seeing how it doesn’t just come to the next person the same way it does him. I take him as the kind of guy who learns everything about the things he is interested in. He just has the type of mind to compose great music. And to be fair he has played with all of the greats, some of the greatest musicians of all time. I would imagine that in itself is very humbling.

[@masan7452]

Humble and talented -the best combo for to get respected!👍✌️

[@Lekter]

I barely knew Tommy Aldridge before I watched this video. It only took me a few minutes to understand why people consider him a legend in the metal world. Very classy guy. Much respect to this gentleman.

[@josephtravers777]

I saw Tommy steal the show on several occasions 50 years ago. He would roll the double kick drums while standing. Always the showman.

[@RadiomanAthletics216]

Yeah! Legend for sure!

[@Malama_Ki]

Get the Randy Rhoads Tribute album and listen to the subtle but tasteful fills he incorporates with double bass. The man is a lick wizard, chops for days. For a serious double bass workout check out Vinnie Moore’s Minds Eye.

[@rodturner6759]

Freaking crazy, he is 72 years old, leaves my ass in the dust and I am 20 years his junior. Mad respect Mr.Aldridge!

[@benking9160]

If you're good or great in your prime then as long as you keep fit, have good health and most importantly still have the passion to play, there is no reason you would decline.

[@eldonsimms]

@@benking9160 72???? God Bless him....Don't know that many 70 yr old heavy metal drummers! 😀🙏

[@mr.brenman2132]

​@@eldonsimms Exactly. He's in phenomenal shape for his age.

[@soulessshadow5356]

@@mr.brenman2132 Even Tommy's calf muscles have calf muscles lmfao. Dude's an animal even at his age.

[@mr.brenman2132]

@@soulessshadow5356 Definitely

[@scottyahney8565]

ABSOLUTE LEGEND...............HE PLAYS LIKE HE'S 32 not 72 !!!!!

[@Martin-fs5cv]

He plays like he’s 5😂

[@mohddalibinzali1165]

Nowadays 50's and 60's are not too old tho.. More like brothers instead of uncles. Yes he 73 i knew..

[@cammasterson1074]

Tommy’s drumming on Ozzy’s “Speak Of The Devil” live album is stellar. One of my favorites. This guy has been solid for decades.

[@jamesadams7131]

I agree totally, that is some of my favorite drumming of his! When I started play back in 83/84 I heard him say " the problem with most double bass drummers, is there left foot is week. He said practice with your left foot. " I never forgot that, and to this day when I'm in my basement, I'll play entirely with my week foot. Tommy will always be my favorite.

[@Matt-xv2cp]

"Go for what ya know" is one of the best live albums of the 1970's, Speak of the Devil probably the best live album of the 80's, both because of Tommy.

[@wenmcbrainvansandt3030]

I grew up with that album on cassette and I lost it. I finally found it again on CD and yeah brings back so many emotional memories of all my brothers who are gone now. TOMMY ALDRIDGE is awesome 👍 😎 coolness man

[@stevezisk3415]

And Tribute. He Is Incredible

[@johnmcgarry1858]

he killed it on that album with the double kicks

[@MANGRINDER_band_]

Blown away by this guy. I'm 17 and he plays with more energy and strength than I do. That "Here I Go Again" ending was absolutely insane. Inspiring to say the least. Bravo Mr Aldridge

[@timhenderson6473]

You're a kid with good taste.listen to every word he says in this video.this guy invented double bass drumming 50 yrs ago

[@PsyphaX09]

​@@timhenderson6473 He didn't but I think he's the first in hard rock/metal.

[@speculator3gthe238]

@@timhenderson6473 I think it was Ginger Baker. Maybe Cozy Powell? I’m not sure Aldridge created double bass. Definitely a pioneer in that technique!

[@TeodorBerggren]

@@speculator3gthe238 its asley dunbar playing on whitsnake 87

[@TeodorBerggren]

Its not playd by Tommy, its playd by asley dunbar

[@MideosVideos]

He said it's not about the click... It's about music!!! Love that statement!

[@drylakedrummer]

Same, bro. Same. Your comment should be PINNED.

[@thomasschuldt4557]

Absolutely! One crazy thing is the tool "humanizer" to make electronic music more "human"...says it all

[@SpiderDan2099]

Yup

[@hinjurock70]

F click tracks!

[@Ricksblitz4]

Spoken like someone afraid of playing to a click. They’re both important, and until a drummer proves they can keep real time, easy on the green light to ignore the click. Bonham and Ringo are two examples of the few “musical drummers” and then there’s everyone else that somehow “are musical” and also “keep time.” Rarely are the two not tied together.

[@Mayhemzz]

It's amazing how humble he is. He keeps saying things like "I don't know why I'm here amongst all these great drummers", "All of these guys could be professional drummers", "Really puts the pressure on seeing all these great drummers". Mate, you're one of, if not THE biggest name in Heavy Metal drumming and have been for the last half century.

[@Frip36]

he knows it...

[@scottdavey3804]

That's a huge statement

[@azimuth361]

I attended a drum clinic in 1992, maybe 1993. He, Stewart Copeland and a lot of other drummers were there. During an question and answer session, someone asked Tommy, "What advice would you give young drummers just starting out?" He answered, "Take lessons. Definitely take lessons. I think I could have done a lot more if I had taken lessons." DONE MORE?!?!?!?!?!

[@sir60man70]

@@azimuth361 I heard him say something similar not long ago....that he wished he would have learned more rudimentary technique from the beginning instead of figuring it out later.

[@DaveClark-ib6sp]

Cozy Powell did have all his spots Tommy had until he died including Robert Plant. Tommy is the extention of Cozy like S.R.V. was to Hendrix. He definitely plays with more complex style and energy!

[@oversfam]

When I grow up....I want to be a drummer just like this guy! I'm 77 right now!

[@joegagnon2268]

So tommy is gotta e 90ish

[@Kotik_Kompotik.]

Damn, dude, he is a hard rock veteran and he still plays amazingly hard, arty and emotional. Absolutely stunning, love his drumming since my early days as a kid. And his beats with Whitesnake sound like it’s a little bit out of this world, too cool for Whitesnake, lol

[@mrandsp]

How can you not love this guy? His performance on ‘Here I Go Again’ was a masterclass - including the dropped stick recovery! Power and technique combined with the back-story from the man himself. Sheer class from a true rock ‘n’ roll gentleman. Respect!

[@frankferriolo9212]

I saw Tommy play live on that 1987 tour with hear I go again. On that tour for that album, they opened up for Motley Crue.

[@claudiuioanpardos611]

that "It's a ballad" at the end,made me laugh more than the last 10 comedies I've seen...

[@chilegamegeek]

It's not just about the technique, it's about the music. Such a great musician.

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

Tommy is an all-time great, and I love that he keeps Randy's legacy alive

[@randallrhoads3271]

Aldridge had flat out said that Rhoads was the greatest musician he ever or WILL ever work with. When hes says that was RANDYS MUSIC on those 2 records, he means it. Him and Dana Strum are the only 2 people who dont exxagerate or lie when it comes to RR

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

@@randallrhoads3271 I think Bob is pretty straight forward about Randy.....

[@randallrhoads3271]

@@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle Daisley has said some of the most ridiculous stuff when it comes to RR...not to mention his demanding payment when it even comes to being interviewed about his so called "friend" who got killed so horribly. He implied that when RR first went to England, he basically had to teach him how to play the guitar. In one interview, he actually said that for the solo to Crazy Train, that he "wrote the pattern" that Randy solos over...really Bob??...really??? ..you actually wrote those same 3 chords ??..wow, how stunning, Bob. Everybody knows who came up with those songs..you can hear 4-5 of those songs off Blizzard in Randys 1979 Laughing Gas live solo alone. If it wasn't for RR, Daisley is another one youd never even have heard of. He did nothing special before or after those 2 records. And he stubbornly holds onto material of Randy and the band working up those songs...because he wants money. Sorry, thats just weirdly pathetic,, no wonder he kept getting booted from bands. Another hack trying to make a buck off of the true talent in that band....he can go to h-ell and take his "grail" with him.

[@russellayers3408]

@@randallrhoads3271 Ozzy contemplated not touring again after Randy died. Said it was like losing a brother. He was loved and adored by MANY.

[@goforit7595]

I could listen to him talk about all his past experiences all day long....just amazing!

[@jamesrichardsutton]

I've so much respect for Tommy and all of the work he's done. As someone who was inspired by his drumming in the 80s, this is such a treat to see in 2023.

[@andymelendez9757]

Tommy feels with his whole body. He kind of dances around the kit. He’s all in and it’s take no prisoners. What a giant! I love the 2004 ‘Still of the Night’ performance at the Hammersmith. Mind blowing and powerful performance with Tommy.

[@scottrowland8295]

The man Always. I saw him in 1984 at Hampton Coliseum with Ozzy. The drum solo with his hands no sticks.!!!!!!!! Double bass MONSTER..

[@drew_on_drums]

Can't believe he's as old as he is and is hitting harder than I am

[@davino108]

The man is a legend a very down-to-earth man I still believe he has one of the greatest drum solos of all time that's a hard solo especially with the hands he's done it all.. amazing!!!

[@frankburdodrums8984]

If you got free heads and cymbals you would too.

[@frankburdodrums8984]

​@@davino108 He does have some skills. Like one handed crash and cymbal choke.

[@DrummerCAS]

Just my thoughts!

[@shawnstarks1743]

Believe in yourself and you will be able too.

[@supersonyk4343]

Tommy is so awesome !! Style, energy, focus... wow

[@thedrummerboycr]

All respect to Tommy Aldridge. The image of this man, the set, the sound, can be taken as if it were a pic that represents what it is like to be a classic Rock drummer. A legend forever.

[@toddlavigne6441]

The drumming keeps him young. What is most impressive is his character. He is one humble grateful person. He is one hell of a rock drummer and at 72...wow

[@Chasing72]

Saw him in ‘72 with Black Oak Arkansas, then in ‘79 with Pat Travers Band. He was/is a hellacious drummer. If you share the stage with him, you’d best bring your A game.

[@gordon9177]

wow, cool story man. I seen him in '87 and '90, Whitesnake.

[@Meatball2022]

Very few drummers have the pedigree he has. He’s been a part of some of the biggest music acts in history. What a resumé

[@michaelburnside4947]

Yes, your A+ game!

[@PhinAI]

Came from a pretty poor family growing up, but I did own their Whitesnake album -- a cassette long since worn out and disappeared. What an honor to have an opportunity to hear some of Tommy's wisdom, insight, and observations!

[@coalhair99]

Tommy is just so gracious & humble, i could listen to him talk music for hours.

[@kraigbender292]

I've watched this man growing up my entire life amazed! im 53 now, and he is still killing it. Thank god for you tube. !!! this guy is a Machine

[@BodVar_Sul]

72 years old and still a beast 🤘 watching this guy gives me goosebumps

[@troller334]

So much energy despite his age. Outstanding drummer

[@juliusbishop3629]

Saw Tommy with Black Oak Arkansas in 79. Saw him with Randy Rhodes and Brad Gillis in Ozzy's band. The drum solo was always a highlight. So glad he is still playing and teaching. True legend.

[@bomkfort9428]

I don’t think Tommy was in Black Oak in 79. That should’ve been his Pat Travers era.

[@RobertMorris-es2mf]

Yep

[@user-vc9kw2my7b]

Saw him Black Oak 50 years ago, Still the king, he defined heavy rock drumming for a generation. The best and most musical, in my lifetime. God Bless him.

[@tomiddison5552]

Gotta love Tommy Aldridge. He's never changed. He even looks the same on the back of Pat Travers vinyls I have at home. One of my all-time drum heroes.

[@joshuapitz4906]

One of the best drummers that ever lived!!!! HANDS DOWN

[@kevbonett]

Immense power, energy, precision and showmanship! 👏

[@mineblock9024]

That much talent but so humble and happy to share - what a guy

[@Stephen_Lafferty]

Tommy grooves really well, and has some excellent fills that are the definition of rock drumming for me! Thank you for this excellent video, Tommy and the Drumeo team!

[@gsmith207]

ya! The man himself! Love the time keeping stick swing above the head counting! at 56 I pretty much lived through his music career. On my top 10 drum hero list.. thanks for this!

[@loganbrown9845]

Yeah man, such style

[@kentsmith3166]

Such a humble sweet man to be such a BEAST behind the kit!!❤❤ True pioneer of the double bass!!

[@giannigunn5247]

I was fortunate enough to see Tommy play live with Ozzie, Whitesnake, and Thin Lizzy from big clubs. The big arenas this man is an animal.

[@user-ms5ng4gf5u]

amazing to see his technique with cameras behind the kit, big applause

[@darktoadone5068]

Been following him since the 70's, he's an absolute monster and highly respected in the drumming world, I bet he could tell some stories!

[@PsyphaX09]

We could all listen to his stories forever.

[@Malama_Ki]

I pray he writes a tell all!

[@paulbergner9713]

Tommy is such a humble beast. Even at his age, the way he hits the drums and his technique is just so unique. He seems like a real down to earth person, not an arrogant rockstar at all. I'd love to meet him one day.

[@TheArtofGuitar]

Still of the Night grooves will always be legendary to me. His doubles on the kick are so tight.

[@Metal_Vault]

One for the ages. Thanks for this!

[@Havaseet2]

I went to Tommy's drum clinic in the mid 80s held at Paragon Music in Tampa. He was just as humble friendly, open and took time to answer everyone's questions in depth. Definitely inspiring. I remember watching him play "Wipeout" with just his feet on the base drums, crisp, fast and clean without missing a note left me thinking how much I had to learn. He's amazing.

[@austin.valentine]

He may not have the precision of many modern studio drummers, but he’s the epitome of rock n’ roll and he’ll melt your face off all day

[@joeyb.8613]

A truly iconic drummer but an even more iconic human being.

[@scottmcdonald2046]

What a class act for someone so influential. Saw Tommy live twice with Ozzy and he was incredible. Cool to see he's also a quality person as well.

[@weskrueger4108]

Much love for Tommy, many great memories listening to him throughout his career, and my life as well. Thank you for having him on your program.

[@arturbaryshev]

I just played the drums now for like 5 minutes. And I'm dead tired already. These drummers are legends! The age is just a number in our heads.

[@davino108]

Lol you have to pace yourself

[@abrielrobertsson4160]

It's not fair how humble he is. This legend should understand how influential he is to all heavy metal drummers out there.

[@kimchi2780]

Tommy is killing it!!! That Iconic song is a BANGER!!!!!

[@BrandonToews]

Tommy is a freakin’ legend! Huge thanks to Tommy for sharing all of his wisdom with us!

[@tonyprice5344]

I love a legend who doesn't take themselves too seriously.

[@xxxxenoxxx]

The most under rated drummer in Rock and Metal. An utter powerhouse, unmistakeable tone and flawless approach. His behind the beat style has been blowing me away for 35 years.

[@jumpinjojo]

What a dumb statement.

[@PaulyV56]

Not underrated. Nice WOKE comment jesus christ hes a legend!!!!

[@xxxxenoxxx]

@@PaulyV56 What was woke about my comment?

[@CookilyOfficial]

@@PaulyV56 yeah dude what lmfao, i agree hes a well known legend, but woke? what?

[@BrooklynMusicForum]

Start by explaining how he's underrated!

[@dibber43]

Huge discography, very long career, many bands played with, many live performances, an amazing drummer...Tommy Aldridge!!!

[@ScottTheNews]

Seriously one of the best drummers ever! I love watching him and hearing him.Brilliant

[@alanarnold6660]

Amazing drummer and really a nice guy (met him in Barcelona). The double bass work he did with Black Oak and Pat Travers sold me on double bass. Thank you Tommy for doing this!

[@metaforcesaber]

I loved his playing on the Ozzy After Hours live gig. And the sound mix was good, you could hear his bass drum.

[@steveec9704]

Tommy's drums sound badass!

[@theabysmalfiend]

yamaha drums ftw yaerdme?

[@Feercholain]

@@theabysmalfiend Yamaha drums and Paiste cymbals, doesn't get better than that!

[@craigoliver3709]

I prefer his older yamaha kits with the big drums,but I'm not a fan of small drums

[@markdziadulewicz6160]

I think they're carbon fiber but I may be wrong...

[@craigoliver3709]

@@markdziadulewicz6160 I know he was playing oak snd maple

[@SigMan66]

Legend. So many things to say about him, true master drummer and showman.

[@Spiratti]

I could watch/listen to Tommy talk about this stuff for hours. He’s so honest and humble about it all. A proper legend.

[@jurijnhermans1889]

This man, What a legend. Honour to have him seen live!

[@MCRUE78]

Soooo underrated! Tommy Aldridge is 72 and a freaking beast 🤘🏼

[@Jeff605-rw8fi]

I was born in 74 and Tommy and Nicko McBrain really just grabbed me Musically. I was a Guitar guy naturally but these guys opened my eyes

[@XXjg_]

An absolute powerhouse. His strong, athletic, steady playing in the early 80’s developed much of what has become the default drumming intensity of metal.

[@barrygroenewald7402]

Mr Aldridge plays with more energy and power than many guys half his age. Absolute monster a drummer, if this does not impress you, you need to have your pulse checked. Salute!!

[@breadnaut3087]

I hope I can still hit this hard in my 70s! Legend.

[@russellszabadosaka5-pindin849]

Tommy Aldridge kicking ass! Freakin love this, I saw him with Ozzy when I was 15 and now I'm 55 and he's still killing it.

[@MrMurUK]

Never thought I'd choke up watching a Drumeo video. Incredible tribute to Randy Rhoads.

[@SethDrums]

one of my favorite drummers of all time!

[@jasminduncanson2520]

Much respect for Tommy! He is metal incarnate! I respect that kind of talent

[@praisehisawesomename]

Incredible!!!!! I admire Tommy so much. He was a childhood drumming hero of mine and I am almost 51 years old. Saw him on tour with Whitesnake 87/88 and am absolutely blown away. He is a national treasure and he is my kind of drummer…hard-hitting!

[@hogan0407]

The man just gets better with age! Incredible! My all time favorite.

[@ThePhilTorretto]

❤ Love that this opens with the incredible song No Where to Run from the band Iconic. If you don’t know Iconic is Tommy, Joel Hoelkstra, Michael Sweet, Nathan James (vocals) and Marco Mendoza (bass). Their debut Second Skin was my album of the year for 2022. So freaking good. And ITommy continues to be one of my favorite drummers.

[@thedronedownunder3919]

Thanks for that info. I was listening to the vocals and felt maybe Dino Jelusick was there. Thanks for clearing that part up for us all.

[@thetej1098]

Frontiers have been doing great work in keeping that type of rock/metal music alive! So many great bands on that record label it's insane

[@gjgp89]

The fact that he's so humble and, let's face it, A LEGEND (even before) joining WhiteSnake says SO much about him! Not only that, he still's got it. LOVED THIS! Thank you Drumeo and Tommy. Cheers from Venezuela! PD1: The Toms sound, though :O PD2: Thank you for turning me on to Iconic: Nathan James - Vocals Michael Sweet - Guitars, Vocals Joel Hoekstra - Guitars Marco Mendoza - Bass Tommy Aldridge - Drums

[@gmuny86]

Tommy will never be forgotten about. What a legend!

[@ibenimages]

This guy never cease to amaze me. I still remember watching him already playing with Randy Rhoads and Ozzy back in 70s. And those years I haven't even born!. Now I'm in 50s, and he is in frikkin 70s but still bang the drums heavy and controlled. Wow. Behind this remarkable longevity, there must be a strong culture of discipline, in term of practice, diet, life style and all. And that makes me even more impressed with him. Long live Tommy!!

[@Twongo]

The tightest band I've ever seen was Tommy, Mars, Pat, and Pat. And as a festival engineer I've seen a hell of a lot of bands.

[@robertleven4449]

Yup, I saw Pat Travers band open for rush on the hemispheres tour. NEIL and Tommy. A drummers dream!

[@ianfreddy3804]

This man is 72 going on 18. Amazing inspirational show.

[@Saibotz1]

When 72 you going on 73.

[@jamesbell9011]

Hats off to TOMMY!!! I don't see him ever stopping his concert shows!!! Or the fact of the matter ever slowing down!!! PAST PRESENT and FUTURE!!! ROCK ON BROTHER!!!

[@robmitchell3864]

Amen to the first 15 seconds!! A gentle earthy self-deprecating REAL person behind powerhouse stuff!! Thank you Tommy for continuing to inspire!! Every time I hear you play, you always make me want to slap around! When you speak or play I can't stop smiling.

[@connoranderson6595]

This is really good, I really like to watch, hear, and learn what professional drummers say about drumming and the advice they give especially Tommy, it helps me just learn to be a better drummer.

[@drumbum.ireland]

The man! The legend! The rock God! Thanks for this Drumeo! What a drummer and human being! 👏👏👏🥁

[@Mike-ly9qi]

That guy has been playing drums longer than I've been alive. A true legend.

[@augustdrums1247]

I'll never forget Whitesnakes video "Give me all your love tonight" Tommy was playing those red Yamahas and I was just mesmerized by the kit and his playing. I only hoped I would be half as good as him.

[@mack7170]

This might be the most inspiring thing I've watched lately. He goes so hard still! Lars could take some notes

[@flataffect]

Lars still plays hard and with lots of personality. He may not have the same chops as Tommy but he’s plenty entertaining and fun to watch!

[@lucasss02]

I saw Lars play live a few months ago and it was insane to see how energetically he plays, even at his age.

[@vincegedeon6583]

Lars doesn't need any more practice 👑

[@abefroman764]

Lars is the worst drummer in music. High school kids can play anything he can.

[@boomer3150]

@@flataffect Thank you. It's good to see someone write the truth about Lars, instead of parroting the same drivel about his being lousy. While he is not the best drummer, he is outstanding.

[@MyBassRiffs]

Tommy is an OG Much Respect. Dude is a Beast behind a Drum Kit

[@JorryGT]

I'm just speechless... honestly. The amount of respect, admiration, amazement and pure joy watching him play is not something words can describe. This man's heart and soul are only matched by his hair and his obvious love for music. I'm just blown away. Thank you so much for this video!

[@AlexReisKungFuDrummers]

Amazing, fantastic, inspirational, one of a kind! Thanks Tommy for all your great music over the years!! And thanks Drummeo for sharing this beautiful moment! 🙏

[@jay_nitty-paraditty]

He looks like he still has so much fun playing drums after all these decades. Loved this video. Thanks Drumeo.

[@steevodrums4749]

Honestly ..this interview with Tommy and the host today was the best and most heart warming session that I've seen on Drumeo...I'm heading to my drum shed tomorrow..first thing in the morning and I'm going to have fun ...Very inspirational session ...thanks

[@andrewbecker3700]

His resilience is incredible. Still pounding away like a teenager. One of the greats.

[@cfusilier2]

Amazing. So glad you guys recruited an elder statesman of a drummer, and shared him with all of us. Totally nice guy it seems, too.

[@PsyphaX09]

That elder statesman is a living legend in the drumming word.

[@FierceToddler]

Always loved watching him play!!! ***So underrated***

[@chrishenson4450]

Saw him in 1980 with Pat Travers - opening for Peter Frampton - and Tommy was definitely the highlight of the evening.