The Iconic Drumming Behind “Crazy Train” | Ozzy Osbourne Song Breakdown

Former Ozzy Osbourne drummer Tommy Aldridge shows you how he played "Crazy Train" live. And it's not what you'd expect!
"If anyone led me up the primrose path, it was Randy Rhoads.”
Tommy is known for many things - playing with Whitesnake, Motörhead, and Yngwie Malmsteen to name a few - but he arguably made some of his biggest impressions backing Ozzy Osbourne in the '80s, joining Ozzy's band for the 1981 Blizzard Of Ozz tour and tracking drums on 1983's Bark At The Moon and several live recordings.
A heavy-hitting rock guru through and through, you can imagine how Tommy translated Ozzy's songs to the stage.
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Chapters
00:00 - Lesson Overview & Song Background
00:40 - Exercise #1 - Intro
01:27 - Exercise #2 - Verse
03:24 - Exercise #3 - Guitar Solo
04:16 - "Crazy Train" Performance
09:37 - Song Analysis
10:13 - Outro
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[@DrumeoOfficial]

What an inspiring performance! 😱Tommy Aldridge shows you how he played Ozzy Osbourne’s “Crazy Train” live! Thanks for watching!

[@hevemetal1173]

One of the best no doubt👍

[@thefarmingnurse]

Didn’t even recognize Ozzy

[@FelipeCamargoAreias]

Amazing

[@matt013100]

Thank you Drumeo for bringing Tommy’s skill to a lot of new people. He’s one of my all time favourite drummers and doesn’t get the recognition he truly deserves. An absolute beast with chops for years. ❤

[@MrYuvrajssingh]

Great Playing Mr Aldridge ! Thanks @drumeo

[@m6hill983]

He always beats the drums like they owe him money.. Loving the fact that he is rocking out with this amount of energy and power in his 70s 🔥🔥🔥.. Legend..

[@paulojrg]

Not only owing money but also as if it had been caught with her wife in bed.

[@gsmith207]

Haaa! Was thinking the same! Poor drums gettin beat like that! Great comment, I’m still chuckling watching it again. He he

[@snakeson_aplane]

that was nuts, almost surreal to watch

[@randysingleton813]

@@thespyfromteamfortress2903 is MB 72, not yet, 12 more years! Lets wait and see..

[@SPINNINGMYWHEELS777]

and the important part he interprets to how he plays.. drummers have to understand it's Ok not to play things exactly like the recording..as long as you have the vibe in tact.

[@MycketKar]

The guy is 72 years old and can still play hard and accurate

[@paramorefan39]

Age is just a number for some and that's clear here, puts most modern day drummers to shame here

[@slapperham1]

I'm pretty sure he cycles something ridiculous like 600 miles a week. He's uber fit and in great shape. If I look half as good as Tommy does now by the time I hit 52 then I'll be a happy man!

[@bigmaxy07]

Tommy has been 72 years old for the past 25 years

[@brickcitycomics2135]

That's insane. From all the camera shots from above and behind, if you were not looking at his face he looks like every 20-something year old drummer going crazy.

[@aboutthemetal8783]

If you never stop doing physical things ,as you get older you can still play as you did when you were 20 , look at Nicko mcbrain , for that matter look at Charlie benantte from anthrax and Dave lombardo ( original slayer drummer ) they are both in the 55 and over area and they are still playing fast thrash metal ,Dave's double bass is as good as it's ever been . Check a drummer out named Steve ashiem , he's in his 50s and is still playing some of the fastest most technical death metal drumming their is .

[@jimmygraham9691]

Tommy is a true legend. The man is 72 yrs old and he still has it. Great double bass. Iconic

[@dickduquesne]

He's such a beast of a rock drummer. Still pounding those drums like they owe him money. A true legend

[@RVWeekendsRC1]

Lol.

[@BrandonToews]

I’ll never forget walking into the studio when Tommy was warming up for this video. I don’t think I’ve heard anyone play with power like he does, and his attention to detail is insane. Something I think a lot of drummers overlook. He also had the highest respect for Randy Rhoads and wanted to make sure his legacy was honored in the videos we worked on together. Cheers Tommy, you’re a legend!🤘🏻

[@CreativeWarrior-]

I was fortunate enough to attend a TA clinic in Palm Desert years ago when Tommy had his carbon-fiber kit. It's true: the power we felt coming from him was insane, as we were all only 3 feet away from him playing his solo from the Tribute album! He told us funny stories about having to record 3 different tempos per song for Ozzy. Ozzy would be drawn to whatever tempo fit the type of drugs he was on: if he was on speed, he liked the faster tempo, weed, slower, alcohol, medium. Heheheheh!!

[@CreativeWarrior-]

@@7tardis7 I think the answer is from Tommy: Randy liked what Tommy offered. It worked for them. There are lots of differing versions of all kinds of things that we may or may not prefer. If you prefer Kerslake's version, that's cool. Have a great New Year, 7tardis7!

[@mEgAnOOb29]

Hey Brandon do you guys ever hire for video production crew for the studio?

[@Christopher-md7tf]

This man is 72 years of age and still goes at it HARD! Mad respect 👍

[@mcbrain79]

Take my words✌️🇫🇮👌🤘🎼🎵

[@avedisdrummer989]

I was just about to look up his age because I couldn't believe what I was seeing haha Amazing! What a legend.

[@randywissler9923]

Funny thing is he's looked 72 since the 80's. 😂 Much love and respect Tomcat!!!!

[@tedcuff9155]

Jerry Mercer from April Wine is 83 and still pounds the hell out of them too. These guys are legends. 😀

[@randywissler9923]

@@loumason6120 no hate towards Tommy, but let's keep it real, he's always looked way older than he was. Even when he was in Black Oak Arkansas!!

[@chrismorgan7494]

Tommy's more than just a drummer, he's an athlete. He plays with so much authority.

[@stanpopovsky]

He is more just a drummer, he is artist, and make hi’s art with passion

[@VintageGearMan]

@@stanpopovsky Play em like you stole em! Yup!

[@Johnsormani]

Most drummers aren’t able to keep up this energy for just one song, he still does it all night and does world tours. Utter respect

[@MasterChief37]

Nicko McBrain and Chris Slade are also old dudes who are still going strong

[@markcoledrumteacher]

I always prefer Tommy's live versions of the Ozzy songs. The man is a living legend!

[@Spiratti]

I grew up with the Speak of the Devil live album and Tommy’s performance on that is unbelievable. Especially on Symptoms of the Universe. Wild but fully controlled.

[@metaldl]

Ikr? Randy Rhoads' Tribute album hits twice as harder because not only it's Randy's sole public professional live material, but also because there is Tommy's insane drumming all throughout! Legendary stuff!

[@YtuserSumone-rl6sw]

NONE OF IT would have existed without Bob Daisley who even insisted they'd fly in Randy R. and also got Lee Kerslake in The Blizzard of Ozz band (later hijacked into being the Ozzy Osbourne backing band). Lee wrote the drum parts and wrote a whole lot more for the Diary of a madman, including singing melodies. Lee was trained to play the piano too and sang like a frontman, so he had a complete set of skills. Respect where respect is due and kudos in due order to right targets please.

[@billyhughes9776]

Tommy is such a beast of a player, even at his mature age. Still incredible -- Respect!

[@billyhughes9776]

@The Dude Lol -- thanks for sharing,...Dude.

[@redrick8900]

And he still doesn't know what a triplet is.

[@the_minimalistic_adventure]

@The Dude I’d watch tommy Aldridge’s porn.

[@on3f3llswoop]

@@redrick8900 how can you say that? he literally uses them in this freakin' video guy...smh

[@beholden2874]

@@redrick8900Lindsay Buckingham the guitarist of Fleetwood Mac never learned to read music but still is considered an excellent guitarist

[@apawstate]

I love how he's so respectful of the studio drummer's version while explaining how his live version differs.

[@fanigallagher]

He still got it. The power, the speed, the timing, the groove. Damn 🔥🔥😍😍

[@familiaquinonez]

the passion. truly amazing

[@matthewwinne]

This dude is humble as hell. Giving Randy credit for encouraging him to make the song even more awesome. Very cool!

[@freepressright]

Agreed, but as much or more credit should also be plastered out there for Lee Kerslake's legacy.

[@MattG8869]

I was at US festival in '83 and watched one of my biggest influences kill that performance. I've literally waited half a lifetime to see this video. Watching him play it just like he did while my 14 Year old eyes glazed over in awe all those years ago. What an exceptional treat for me, now in my 50's. This video, with its resolution and many camera angles explains a lot to me that I've wondered about. Thank you Tommy and Drumeo. Let me add that years later I met Tommy at the NAMM show, in line for food, and he was the most gracious, kind and humble Rockstar I've ever met. What a lovely human being. Thank you for all the inspiration Tommy. -Matt

[@latentsea]

So you gotta tell us what he was eating man, I need some of that!

[@MattG8869]

Lol... Some sort of superfood, I suspect.

[@samueljanderson]

In 1978, Tommy got me into drumming. He's what got me into drumming. I haven't stopped. Thank you, Tommy.

[@kevinkiso4579]

That was right before the Pat Travers Band Lp Go For What You Know, Live. Pat Travers, Pat Thrall, Mars Cowling, and Tommy Aldridge. That album kicks all mighty ass. I saw Tommy with Ozzy on the Blizzard of Ozz Tour here in Seattle. Randy Rhoads was mind-bending.

[@atravelerofbothtimespace4172]

It's a triumph. to have a musical hero.as a kid and grow up to be able to do what you're heros do

[@corysandell8696]

the smoothness of those cymbal chokes is insane! flawless. ive never seen anything like it. this dude was light years ahead of his time. he turned a classic up 10 more notches

[@jerrysmithers1429]

agree but honestly love it but that is the most cymbals in crazy train i have ever heard

[@1Deep43VA]

I’ve never seen that technique. It’s called a cymbal choke? It was very subtle and just added a uniqueness I’ve never heard before

[@Frank-ed7hj]

glad you said that. til what a cymbal choke is, and watching him do it is very impressive. :D

[@mattlemasters557]

Watch Michael Jackson’s drummer, Jonathan Moffett, he has cymbals behind him and he does two at once lol I’ve never seen anything like it until I saw Tommy doing it here, epic.

[@CRYPTID-COMMON-SENSE]

I also learned that cymbal technique when I was a kid and he other than Tommy Lee were the only two I had ever seen do it. And I immediately thought GENIUS! Now that's still the only way I choke a cymbal. Never two handed again 1 hand is enough for a choke!

[@stonerdemon]

You can see in Tommy's eyes that he's in a trance, back in time, playing with Randy and Ozzy and having a blast. Such an amazing performance.

[@RichardRoads]

Tommy has me believing I can start my drumming career at 40 and be in my prime at 70 🤘

[@hanginon1293]

You certainly can. Practice, Practice, Practice. Some of these guys do it more than 8hrs a day. Amazing dedication

[@arjunbalachandran1982]

👍

[@Tantrix]

That cymbal choke at 5:13 is just insane, I had to watch it 3 times to even see what he did there. Tommy, you are a legend.

[@alexdelarge1433]

“Tommy, can you save that for your solo record?” Amazing. What an incredible drummer!

[@doublestrokeroll]

It's true though. As he said, in many cases studio versions have different goals. This kind of playing would have been too busy for the studio version where they purposely want the focus to be on Randy's guitar and Ozzy's vocals.

[@remander3873]

That's some violent drumming! And, damn, those calf muscles!

[@ejeckk]

IKR?!

[@heatherr0420]

As someone who is a bit of a thrash/death metal drummer herself, mad respect to this guy

[@pauljohnson5566]

One of my favorite drummers of all time, so underrated except amongst drummers who get it. Love his snare sound.

[@rodneykennedy8315]

When Tommy goes to that big castle in the sky, my only hope is that he and Randy can pick up where they left off. What an amazing life, career and talent. You inspire us all!

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

of course they will, Randy sees how Tommy is true to his legacy

[@dradehnorref4101]

Lee Kerslake is there already ;) Respect 😁

[@toddwalkerdrumstudio]

.......Tommy A. I S and (CONTINUES TO BE) ALWAYS great!!!!!!

[@sergiosanzone958]

72 years old and still playing like this...😍❤🤘

[@ericiidx]

This is so awesome. I'm in my late 30s and finally decided to get into drumming, with absolutely no experience. I was worried that maybe it wasn't worth the cost at my age, and that I wouldn't get very many years out of playing fast & fun. Look at Tommy Aldridge go! If I can be jamming like this 35 years from now, I'll be so grateful. By default, I think Tommy Aldridge just became my idol.

[@mlaugh3]

At that age you should not have a problem. Just start with the basics and go from there. What kind of set did you get??

[@davidcarroll8401]

Mr. Aldridge you are a true class act and a treasure to the music world thank you

[@BlaspheBeast]

This is the guy that I learned all of my initial double bass chops from. Tommy Aldridge Double Bass Workout. Massively warms my heart to see him playing with more power than ever. What a Beast....

[@loumason6120]

i still have that vhs

[@BlaspheBeast]

@@loumason6120 Mine was a VHS too.

[@loumason6120]

@@BlaspheBeast i had the honor of seeing Ozzy in 1982 with Tommy,Rudy and Gillis i was like 15

[@TheBadThad]

I had that VHS too! He taught me 5 note patterns in there decades ago!

[@Insight99999]

How do you find his double bass playing now that all other techniques exist? I mean it was mainly based on force and his knees position was making it somehow more difficult compared to now! What a pioneer!

[@SirenBandUS]

What an absolute living legend Tommy Aldridge is. The first time I saw him perform live was with Ozzy, Randy and Rudy here in Tampa when I was 16 years old in 1981. As a young drummer, he absolutely blew my mind. Now that I'm an old drummer, he astounds me even more. My playing style is absolutely reflective of his although I am nowhere near his level of creativity and power. What really strikes me, too, is his humility in this video. He makes it a point, several times, to note that what he does isn't necessarily "better" than what Lee did, it's just different. What an amazing performer and person he is. Thanks for sharing this, Drumeo!

[@royharstad5237]

I have the outmost respect for ANYONE who’s seen Randy Rhoads live!!!

[@brianwood7237]

SIREN🤟

[@thebannanaslugs2300]

What was his stage presence like

[@LuizPauloCE]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/qIq4knuQbLuYe5Y

[@johnhutchison9782]

Does Siren still play shows in the area? I'm in New Port Richey and would like to see you guys live. Peace, John

[@DrProgNerd]

Tommy's drumming on 'The Wizard' off of Speak of the Devil will forever be one of my favorite drum performances. It's ferocious ....and grooves at the same time. Great drummer.

[@jfoust7945]

Fuck yeah!!!!

[@NeoclassicalRadagast]

Yeah his drumming on that album is really great.

[@CrimsonCrux_]

One of the most solid drummers ever with such a heavy unique style. Monster hitter!

[@HalJikaKick]

Very pleased he mentioned Kerslake. ❤

[@jeremysmith-hx1xp]

Me too, Tommy is a class act.

[@JustLilGecko]

Truly laying into those drums like they owe him money. Absolute legend .

[@joqu6971]

I saw him with Ozzy on the Bark at the Moon tour, dude was just awesome live. I really love this interview, dude is super cool. Beast mode drummer.

[@DrJ-hx7wv]

So Carmine played only on the album? I thought he played on tour but Tommy only in the studio?

[@g.michaelwhite4161]

How could Ozzy asked for anything more in a drummer? Tommy is a beast and one of my favorites.

[@marcpatzelt2430]

I haven't seen someone play with this much power before

[@Hhhlll7778]

He is young

[@krusher74]

the says it comes from him wanting to put on a show, it more that than functional.

[@lorenzo_contini_7]

check Tico Torres

[@Drizzt_Do_Entreri]

Respect your comment but check out Vinnie Paul

[@jamessbca]

The first time I saw him live, he was playing at an outdoor location. There were several big name drummers there, for a charity event. As I pulled up, was getting out of my vehicle, I was going, "whoahhhh... this must be what everyone always talks about with this guy... that must be Tommy Aldridge". I was blown away just opening my truck door. There is something over-the-top about the way he plays that comes across live in a very powerful way.

[@1greencuda]

I love how tommy seamlessly incorporates the kick drums into the fills to create power and flow to the toms . Great drummer !!

[@carloslopez1582]

Check out a video song called ( Up. by Black Oak Arkansas. He plays an amazing solo w/his barehands. Awesome 👍

[@rickedandridge9432]

Heard that , loved it you good brother!!

[@kellyburns4725]

The White Lion! Tommy does a solo on the Black Oak Arkansas Live album 74 maybe. It is mind blowing! Absolutely magnificent. I bow down to Tommy. Legendary ❤

[@thedangler1371]

I love true inspirations like Tommy. Blows my mind how this guy is still doing it. He came up with the cymbal choke in between bass and snare hit that Tommy lee used. Super hard to do

[@garettoverstreet]

Yeah Lee stole it 100%.

[@jelisa1984]

what song?

[@Me04120]

​@@jelisa1984 I'm assuming he means Shout at the Devil, particularly in the intro and then periodically throughout the verses.

[@geraldhartley]

SO glad he gave proper credit to the mighty Lee Kerslake for creating and playing the original studio version on The Blizzard of Ozz. 00:23

[@outbrakeu]

I'm not a drummer, but I love these videos. I'm especially impressed by Tommy's humility, still giving props to Lee Kerslake. "Not saying it's better, this is just how I did it." Been enjoying Tommy's playing for over 40 years now.

[@sairamr6886]

I play guitar but i watch drumeo and alot of drum covers because of my immense respect to drummers

[@beerubbed7345]

This guy is one of the best of this generation and doesn't get enough credit for what he's done

[@matteorebeschi6824]

I saw him live with Whitesnake a couple of years ago... his energy is incredible!

[@TWTexasA1]

Are you kidding …Tommy was a seasoned killer drummer long before he met Randy Rhoads, I’ve been a fan since the Black Oak Arkansas days then became a huge fan when he played for my favorite musician Pat Travers..I’ve seen Tommy play live many times..he’s one of the best 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

[@tolsen8212]

One of the best performances I've ever seen...The old guys have still got it!

[@TheRimeOfTheAncientMariner]

So good!! Love his "busier" version. That's how drums should freaking be! Glad I got to see him play live. Awesome drummer!

[@gsmith207]

Legend right here man. I’m 55 and after 40 years of playing drums I’m still 1/10th of his left foot! And yes Tommy we all “borrowed” that cymbal choke from ya! Epic! 🤘btw kids he’s 72 years young!

[@deathmetaldave]

Same borrowed it to

[@joshhellstorm184]

Yup dudes a legend

[@Micas099]

72 years old? He's playing like time hasn't affected him at all.

[@suamulhermeama]

This man is 72 years of age... 72 YEARS OLD and still kick ass!

[@TheGsxr1000guy]

Wow. He has to be the most talented drummer I have ever seen. I guess I saw him in 1983 in Louisville, Kentucky. You rock my friend.

[@tkalward4196]

One of the nicest rock stars working. Met Tommy decades ago in Lansing Michigan. What a humble, down to earth person.

[@carlosarmandoreyesramos6793]

Mr. Aldrige is a legend itself and never stop to be thankful to the late Randy Rhoads...love it when the video is ending "Thank you Randy Rhoads"

[@HeisenbergXx]

The first time I found out about Tommy Aldridge was when a friend played me his solo on the Black Oak Arkansas live album. Later I had the great fortune to see him with Randy Rhoads, Brad Gillis and Jake E Lee, I don't remember ever seeing another drummer live better than him. I saw a lot of bands live in the late 70s and 80s, no one was close to the energy he had and still does to this day. The guy doesn't age!

[@AlmostReady504]

What a kick ass record from back in my day. Loved "when electricity came to Arkansas off that album"

[@annekedebruyn7797]

Smiles and talks like the friendliest chap ever. Drums like a bornkiller.

[@user-hu1um2xk5h]

WoW. This is my generation and the music I grew up. Definitely not ashamed to say it. This one session alone out performs every single song from every single band over the past 20 years combined and does it very easily.

[@Life_of_Matthew]

Man he is CRUSHING those drums!

[@thesummit615]

You don’t see this much strength, speed and dexterity for a drummer of his age. Man is immortal!

[@jasonrichardson1208]

I've always loved how Tommy utilized his double bass technique and incorporated it into fills. Legend!! 🤘

[@Tele-gram_Raygloomcreepypasta]

☝️☝️ Reach out we have something to talk about🎁🎁..

[@edwardthegreat3954]

I learn leg motion thans also to him. You go "slower" but you have a lot of power, at the wnd,the bass drum must be voluminous.

[@vellycanelly7429]

The way he swings his hand for the crashes during choruses is very satisfying to watch. Love this guy!

[@John-mg7fb]

One of my favorite drummers. He's very humble. Hear him say "if I would have been blessed enough to have been in on that session." For a man of his abilities and accomplishments to say that, shows his character.

[@RA2Music]

Tommy proves, beyond a shadow of a doubt, that you need never retire from playing the drums. Stay healthy and active and you’ll play right up till the end. Incredible performance sir, truly inspiring.

[@Skeletal33]

He hits so hard, and plays so perfectly in time.

[@STIXAHOY]

Some of those fills were almost white knuckle scary...... I thought he was going to lose it........ but he came right back in on time.........amazing

[@Hell_Mind]

Brutal performance!!!!! thanks Mr. Aldridge🤟🤟

[@martyjoseph9507]

My first concert, with Randy and Ozzy... Being a drummer myself and 13, I was in awe at everything, even that strange smelling smoke floating about. Edit: The hair he had, so big and orange, I couldn't get over that either.

[@Jack-52]

going absolutely insane during that post chorus/pre solo section god damn

[@devilsden2283]

Tommy is the most humble, classiest dude who ever picked up sticks....legend...

[@lyndonscott3528]

Fantastic video from Tommy, great that he mentioned Lee kerslake as well both amazing Rock drummers who both did tremendous versions of this legendary song, one of my all time favourites 🤘😃

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

Tommy did refuse to re-record the drum tracks on Diary of a Madman

[@darrenkellett]

Absolutely awesome drummer, one of the best ever. We were so privileged to see him play with Whitesnake last year, where everyone around us were in awe of his drum solo with and without sticks. Tommy Aldridge, you are amazing!!!!❤️

[@jorgemmoya598]

Good Lord! Tommy has some amazing stamina.... I'm exhausted of just watching this performance..... my respects

[@MatheusAndrade92]

72 years… it’s impressive

[@clarkewoodfin]

his conditioning after all these years is amazing ! What a great performance !

[@josesouza7681]

Holly shit!! The guy is 72 years old and pounding the drums like a hungry metal teenager. So much technique and feeling!

[@Footy_Fan]

One of the absolute GOATs, and he played in one of the greatest rock and roll lineups of all-time....including with my all-time favorite guitarist, Mr. Randy Rhoads. Ozzy, Randy, Rudy, and Tommy....that just isn't even fair.

[@soulessshadow5356]

There's only one lineup I can think of that's as heavily star studded and that's Velvet Revolver featuring Slash, Duff, and Matt from GnR, Scott Weiland of Stone Temple Pilots, and Dave Kushner of Wasted Youth. At least off the top of my head, but I'm sure there's plenty I can't think of lol. HELLYEAH comes to mind, but I think VR still had a more star studded lineup aside from Vinnie Paul and Chad Grey of Pantera and Mudvayne respectively.

[@theoriginal4279]

Definitely my favorite Ozzy lineup.

[@rcknrllfreak]

Agree 100% Footy \../

[@Drizzt_Do_Entreri]

I'm a bodybuilding fan and I must say the dude has got some lower leg muscle, front and rear (calves). Total respect for someone in his 70's. Wow.

[@Insight99999]

And this is the reason he was one of the first that could play fast double bass without any particular technique but only muscle force! Incredible

[@Buck_Fiden658]

Right! I noticed the same thing. Knowing I'll never be THAT good but also never have the kick speed like he has. Those look like runners legs of a much younger man!

[@Nissardpertugiu]

He s a confirmed Cyclist

[@wyldeyouth]

@@Nissardpertugiu confirmed? lolol like being a cyclist is something hard to achieve. Sorry but thats sounded so fucking funny

[@nickmartin812]

Body building is for vain muppetts.

[@extrememike]

Wow. Living legend. Incredible to watch Tommy pull this entire song with such much passion and physical exertion at his age. I bet young drummer can do 50% of that. 🔥👏🏻

[@DAmend3]

You can see and feel the joy in his playing. I grew up with Tommy driving the rhythm of my teen years and beyond. Thank you for the joy and energy, sir.

[@grtxyz4358]

Damn, that cymbal choking technique sounds awesome, he's playing notes/tones with it. Never noticed him doing it so apparant, need to check if he does it more often like this.

[@kentuckyhelicycle2614]

I saw this great drumming in the 1970s with Pat Travers AND in that same concert I saw Rush after the release of their Permanent Waves album. Two great drummers, one great show!!!

[@wildmike951]

I saw Tommy with Ozzy on the Bark at the Moon tour..(my 1st concert ever)....saw RUSH 1 month later....awesome memories

[@jpcolindesign517]

Same here! That was a GREAT SHOW. Tommy is one of the few drummers that could share a stage respectfully with Neil Peart. What an amazing drummer.

[@TheBadThad]

Me too! That's how I personally discovered Pat - amazing back in the day! SNORTIN WHISKEY AND DRINKING COCAINE!

[@analogkid4557]

Wow! That must have been awesome!

[@Tanildes]

@@jpcolindesign517 C'mon..."few drummers"? Neil was most OVERRATED drummer in history.When he faced the "REAL" giants at Buddy Rich tribute.... Hmmmmmmm

[@ChadSextoid1]

This guy is a specimen. Incredibly fit and still sharp as ever. Very impressive!

[@chrisb75]

What a treasure of a video. Great explanation of techniques too... such a treat.

[@AaronVE87]

Playing with 1000% heart and passion fooocking master legend!

[@anotherxangryxaries]

Here’s a testament to the power of metal, 70+ years old and still an absolute inspiration. Kids take note of Tommy Aldridge and learn from the past to see the future.

[@rammelcol]

This guy is never gonna die! But if he does, it will be playing the drums!! Neil Peart, Pat Torpey, Mike Portnoy, Alex Van Halen... these guys will never be as feroscious as Mr. Tommy Aldridge. His approach to the drums is in my humble opinion, truly unique.

[@lorenzor124]

Alex is the god of drums, cmon

[@rammelcol]

@@lorenzor124 I AGREE!!! And VH is my all time favorite band. It's just in reference to the way he pounds those drums into submission. Those heads cannot last long. All of the drummers that I mentioned are my faves. It's just that Tommy destroys these things.

[@montekristo5048]

Neil Peart is the Goat 🐐 and Aldridge is not even on the same level! Pearts kit was double the size, and so were his skills. Aldridge just hits hard, and so does Dave Grohl and so many others, but there are levels to these drummers, and Aldridge is a good drummer, but he is no Peart or Bonzo! Randy Rhoads, on the other hand I would say was on his way to becoming one of the best hard rock guitarists of all time, and even with his death he still is in my books. Just imagine what he could have accomplished if not for the accident. RIP Randy Rhoads

[@rammelcol]

@@montekristo5048 Yeah... 🙄 Exactly what I said. This guy is ferocious and "hits" harder than all the others I mentioned. Appreciate all of these drummers for what each of them bring to the table... Don't just suck on the "teat" of your " GOAT".

[@rammelcol]

@@montekristo5048 kzbin.info/www/bejne/rZ66eYJuodCKeLc This is what I mean...

[@david-ruby]

I am inspired as a guitar player by Tommy on drums. He always ended up with my favorite guitar players. I wonder why? Love ya Tommy!!!

[@Cobra-ky9bt]

This is important. We've lost so many legends with nothing but our best guess to help us figure out what they did. I'm so glad this metal god allowed himself to be recorded and explained how he did it.

[@ricardomendez681]

Great performance from this legendary rock drummer. The older he gets, the harder he plays. In the clips from the 80's it looks like he didn't play this hard. I mean, he has always been a heavy hitter but, at 72, he's taken it to another level. Awesome!

[@mightymadzak]

Tommy is a badass! My all time favorite drummer.

[@garyweighill6835]

Saw him with White Snake at Cannafest in Grand Forks B.C. Canada in 2018... he was 68yrs old then... a yr younger than me ha. But, wow! I've never seen such energy behind a kit. I'm a drummer and I can very much appreciate what he does. High praise and respect for this awesome drummer.

[@IvanOliv]

Thank you Tommy! The smile on your cheeks while talking about Randy says all...

[@scottmcdonald2046]

One of my all time favorite drummers, just a mean hard stroke with his sticks and still very much under control, but giving the appearance of being out of control. Great stuff. Love Aldridge.

[@chancemason9381]

I will never get tired of watching this man play and interpret music. An absolute master class musician and I love how much he pays respect to those that came before him and how much he loves Randy. I imagine watching these guys perform in their prime had to have been absolutely mind blowing.

[@DrRockso.]

Tommy's commentary shows how humble and down to earth is. His strength and passion for drumming at his age is something to strive for. Tommy sounds just as good as it he did 40 plus years ago. Amazing.

[@intradibles]

The bassman on the original recording was Bob Daisley, also a legend in his own right.

[@MS-ro9dm]

And lyrics. Funny his name never came up .. 😉

[@ThaiThom]

Also songwriting in general. Bob Daisley wrote all of Ozzy's best songs. Sharon hates Bob because he has been wanting his songwriting royalties since 1981.

[@MrKrisMetaL]

@@ThaiThom Bob, Tommy and Randy saved Ozzy's career

[@wolfpack9958]

I will always prefer the sound of the original Ozzy records before Sharron got greedy and remastered the bass and drum tracks. Sharron if you're reading this, up yours!

[@Zeitgeist64]

Yeass, check Kahvas Jute. Great 70s band from Australia, Bob was a bass player there.

[@John_Tick]

Mom: Son, what the heck are you doing in your room? Me: I’m choking the cymbal, Ma!

[@ktyther]

Wow.. this opened my eyes to how much of a beast he is. Man he STILL pounds them drums... Damn.

[@thorodinson5520]

Thank you Tommy for being the Thunder behind Ozzy and David Coverdale

[@madmattdrummer5487]

Tommy does justice to Lee Kerslakes drumming on this song. Takes one great drummer to fill in for another great drummer

[@LENKRAD]

As soon as he hits the drums, you can see he's absolutely into it. Amazing.

[@LH-dt1ob]

That was Fucking Awesome 👏🏾 The man is in his 70’s and playing like that what a Legend!👍🏾💪🏾

[@stonecrow1247]

So fun to watch him play. The power, the finesse, dynamic..... Badass.

[@Sephidrums]

When I got that old, I want to still rocking hard like this legend.

[@BlaspheBeast]

Hopefully you rock long after that age.