The Iconic Drumming Behind “Over The Mountain” | Ozzy Osbourne Song Breakdown

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[@jcsk8]

That´s the so called "superband"

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

Blizzard of ozz was an all time great band, Blizzard of ozz mk II with Tommy and Ridy also great

[@stevenfederico2594]

@@chasebeaversthats so stupid

[@Twotontessie]

The band with Jake E Lee, Aldridge and Daisley just about as good.

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

@Twotontessie but not quite , I mean randy v Jake..no offense to Jake who is great too but we're talking about Randy Rhiads now

[@frankspikes7858]

What a living legend!! I love his facial expressions!!! He smacks those drums like they owe him money. 😂

[@mylovesongs2429]

awesomely well said!!!

[@gsmith207]

And the left hand stick swing above the head to keep time! He’s the coolest

[@bkg1964bg]

Dude is the Madman

[@Kozmonot420]

I make faces like that when I play but its my arthritis pain lmao! After about 5 minutes though Im good to go.

[@metalheadrelic9873]

Reminds me of some concert footage of the queens of the stone age I watched recently. Dave Grohl was HAMMERING on that kit.

[@marsailmar2]

He's 73 years old!!! Rockin' like a teenager! I see 73 Y.O men that can barely get in and out of a car. Drumming does wonders for the mind and body! I love you, Tommy!!!

[@whatcher8151]

a difference from Ozzy at 75, but it was that accident on the 4 wheeler that slowed him way down.

[@earlmcgrath220]

Bro the fact that his HAIR is basically the same, as just as amazing as his playing at his age 😂

[@Hjerte_Verke]

Age affects us all differently. You can't just say it's this or that, he's just been blessed with genetics but part of it is his own lifestyle, living clean, eating right, etc. He could have died young as do many in the rock 'n roll business, why he did not is shocking in and of itself.

[@MrSpaceace1999]

Yea drumming is an amazing health benefit I loved drumming when I did for a while, I’m a guitarist really

[@WhoGitDaBiscuit]

Sure didn’t help Phil Collins.

[@imtheonevanhalen1557]

THE definition of a rock legend is Tommy Aldridge.....period.

[@kerbygator]

This guy has played in some great bands. A living legend. 73 years old and still kicks ass.

[@euanshanks]

Thanks for this. I think it's great to know he's 17yrs older than me and still razing hell

[@Frank-sr1dz]

💯💯💯💯💯💯✌️✌️✌️🍻🍻🍻

[@bukitawanhijau]

Agreed..better than Lars😁

[@MannyQuacioua]

I think being a percussionist especially as you age is very beneficial to your health!

[@kerbygator]

Good cardio exercise.@@MannyQuacioua

[@randallrhoads3271]

one thing Aldridge has always made perfectly clear...that Randy Rhoads was the greatest musician/guitarist he ever saw/played with. He did over 100 live shows with Randy leading him...imagine that!. He knows how great Rhoads truly was.

[@bill2527]

He was great with the Pat Travers Band also!! The intro to Crash And Burn is phenomenal.

[@johnnybasco5860]

Tommy is the shit!!!!

[@jamesmarshall4364]

Was he also with Black Oak while Shawn Lane was in the band?

[@buttkrusher]

@@jamesmarshall4364 yep!

[@mikecraig109]

He also has always gave credit for the drumming on the album to Lee Kerslake even though Sharon had him (Tommy) listed as the drummer on the release of the album. He has never taken credit for the original and does this very much to the spirit that Kerslake originally laid down in the studio before being canned by Sharon.

[@srogers500]

Tommy always looks like he's in the middle of a bar fight while he's playing. Always loved him!

[@mikatamm]

He speaks very warmly of Lee and Randy. What a great guy and drummer.

[@EricLoftin-z3v]

Tommy also used a fire extinguisher to extinguish Randy's body when he was on fire from the plane crash ..

[@QuadroPlay]

Sound recording engineer knows his job - the sound is amazing!

[@tonep3168]

Very true, many of the other drummer channels have “variable” quality, even some of the bigger channels have the same issue. But this just sounds as it should.

[@reggaefan2700]

He wasn't the studio drummer on this track. It was a British guy who barely got credit until he exposed Ozzy and Sharon in a book. This video is laughable. Lee Kerslake I believe was his name.

[@Edaloy27]

@@reggaefan2700Aldridge credits Kerslake for this composition at the beginning

[@arthurmurfitt7698]

@@reggaefan2700thank you, please move on…

[@gabrielbrouwer]

@@reggaefan2700did you even watch the video?

[@theotherrobzombie]

Lee Kerslake sure laid down some killer drum tracks on those first 2 Ozzy albums. This being one of the stand outs! I couldn’t ask for any other drummer to reproduce them than Tommy. The man is a drumming machine! I hope I have the same energy at his age.

[@SebaStarscream]

"It's nice to play with Randy once again". God bless you Tommy, you freakin powerhouse

[@redsed1565]

This man has the power every rock drummer should have!

[@reggaefan2700]

He wasn't the studio drummer on this track. It was a British guy who barely got credit until he exposed Ozzy and Sharon in a book. This video is laughable. Lee Kerslake I believe was his name.

[@tricky92x]

@@reggaefan2700 laughable? WTF are you talking about?

[@redsed1565]

@@reggaefan2700 He mentions this in the video ya jerk!

[@Slamgod]

Two words....Bing, and f***in' go!!!!

[@arthurmurfitt7698]

@@reggaefan2700lol thanks for your input… 🫠

[@ivangallardo8061]

I can't believe that at his age, already so old, he still plays the drums as if he were 25 years old... he is a great teacher

[@dougmorato]

Such a humble man! The way he addresses how he’s interpreting the song, after following RR suggestions and so on, just makes him even more legendary!

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

He's absolutely loyal to Randy's memory

[@texasturner2313]

Tommy’s a legend in his own right.

[@JT-sl3ui]

Boy did he love and dearly misses Randy to this day 😢 Tommy is awesome

[@joelspaulding5964]

Humble is a word never before used to describe Tommy.

[@Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle]

@joelspaulding5964 all of the time it's used he's very self effacing

[@rhythmista7707]

Remember folks, Tommy is 72 years old..Yeah, you read right, 72 !!! Every drummer that ever came out with their respective hair bands back in the late 70s and all through the 80s, all stole from this man. This guy is a living legend..

[@jcsk8]

THIS! I always got some stupid comments for youngers saying that this is "basic" drumming. That was created decades ago. He´s precise, creative and musical. Most technical drummers nowadays are boring as hell.

[@Rvp5150]

@@jcsk8Yep. Tommy has a groove, pocket and a power to his playing that is undeniable.

[@davidgomersall7185]

I just saw a short on you tube with Danny Carey where he mentioned Tommy Aldridge as being one of the greatest double bass players of all time and a major influence on his playing. Any one wants to argue otherwise, good luck to them ...

[@davidgomersall7185]

​@@jcsk8 totally with you on this. I mean, it's impressive that these people can count to four at 300bpm but personally, I don't listen to music to get better at maths... (and before anyone asks, I'm in the UK where it's MATHS not MATH).

[@JonnyJungle77]

He'll be 73 next month on 8/15/2023.

[@burkejones8277]

That is one of the best things I have ever watched. I have always been fascinated with great drummers. I understand how the guitar works in a song, but the drummer drives the song in my opinion. And Tommy Aldridge seems like a gracious, humble human being.

[@hammondwest1]

Can't agree more this video should have ten million views

[@nathanduke5323]

This dude has to be in incredible physical condition to be able to play with such intensity at that age plus he didn't miss a beat the whole time. Fantastic video. Thanks for posting.

[@quinnsmith2955]

just imagine playing a whole damn show like that

[@nathanduke5323]

@@quinnsmith2955 he's definitely the real deal.

[@xdrizzlehellx]

Not that I question the ability of anyone, at any age, to have played with such an amazing lineup, but video editing can be a magical thing

[@anthonyfrench3169]

I agree. Definitely takes me back. Really a treat to see him play here!!

[@mariocooldude9092]

He's only 35 dude 😂

[@erickjason9092]

Wow. My mind is blown. I never realized how HEAVY that drum part was until I saw him actually do it up close. My respect goes out to Mr. Aldridge.

[@trendmassacre8423]

Right on! Everything about that song screams heavy metal!

[@random__joe]

Yeah it's easy to take something like that for granted, but it's quite impressive. I love the double bass drum aspect.

[@fordhamdonnington2738]

I always knew that. How could you not?

[@Skizz_Missive]

@@fordhamdonnington2738 woah sorry there tough guy lol

[@fordhamdonnington2738]

@benjaminthiel4398 it's just a simple fact, breddah

[@proximeoscolassianopolis8114]

Tommy Aldridge, what a beast.

[@EricFDrums]

Goddam this guy never slows down or ages. He’s looked the same for 30 years and as hard hitting and precise as the first time I saw him decades ago. Still one of my absolute favorite drummers in the world. He’s a treat to watch. I remember once flying into phoenix Arizona and while waiting at baggage claim I saw him sitting there. He was instantly recognizable for sure. Biggest regret was not saying something to him. He seems like a genuinely nice guy too!!!

[@jcsk8]

He´s a great inspiration. I´m 44 and seeing stuff like that really makes me happy. Theres life still...

[@mr.g1758]

No offense Eric, but no need to use that ugly word in sentence #1. Work on it cause we all must give an account someday.

[@EricFDrums]

@@mr.g1758 lol take it easy there and go back into your bubble. If that offends you I fear for your getting by in the world. As for working on it. Oh boy…….

[@mr.g1758]

@@EricFDrums I hear you. Not so much offends me as wish to encourage you. Worried about your destination in the world to come. Just suggesting if we could see our Creator, none of us would ever wish to swear again. Btw friend, saw Tommy and Randy Rhoads on front row in Bham, AL in '82. Third from last show for Randy. Was amazing.

[@EricFDrums]

@@mr.g1758 I’ll bet that show was incredible!!! As for the religion, feel free to bark up another tree thx!

[@Boudica234]

Tommy is so humble. He talks about the song playing itself. Sure. As long as you have one of the best drummers who ever lived laying down a SICK beat.

[@trance9158]

You're referring to Lee Kerslake then

[@simontron98]

What an animal at the drum kit, the energy he transmits playing until this day, amazing! Legend

[@Giitzerland]

Older drummers absolutely amaze me! It takes a lot of energy to play pretty much anything, let alone play iconic songs like this, just inspiring af.

[@godsinbox]

oh yeah, when the old guy mows the lawn across the street it really inspires me to quit smoking grass

[@Frank-sr1dz]

​@@godsinboxLong live 420. 🔥🔥🔥💯💯✌️✌️🤣🚀

[@barrytempleton-qv4rw]

He was playing this 40 years ago , and he was stunning then

[@generay6807]

Yep. Guys like Tommy and Nicko of Iron Maiden astound me. Old guys still can rule behind the drum kit

[@Uaintfirsturlast]

Ginger Baker could still play at an elite level right up to the time of his death at 80

[@rkchang77]

Mr. Aldridge is such a top notch and humble musician. RIP Randy Rhoads and Lee Kerslake

[@reggaefan2700]

He wasn't the studio drummer on this track. It was a British guy who barely got credit until he exposed Ozzy and Sharon in a book. This video is laughable. Lee Kerslake I believe was his name.

[@rkchang77]

@@reggaefan2700 To the best of my knowledge, Tommy Aldridge has always given Lee Kerslake credit for laying down the footprint for what he ended up doing in tour

[@BillDerBerg]

​@@reggaefan2700Kerslake and Bob Daisley were half of the Blizzard of Ozz.

[@Drumma516]

Massive applause to the sound engineer and standing ovation on Tommy's killer playing. Hats off to the entire team. I've been playing this song since 5th grade and always loved that intro.

[@andyyarnell7579]

I can't believe this guy is only a few years younger than my own father! Tommy is in excellent shape to be rocking this hard in his 70's! Killer drummer for life!!!

[@damone70]

Because, you're confusing chronological age with biological age.

[@drivinsouth651]

Fucking awesome!

[@drivinsouth651]

@@damone70 What does that mean; what`s the difference?

[@damone70]

@drivinsouth651 Here: Chronological age is how long you have existed. Biological age is how old your cells are. Sometimes these two numbers are the same for people, but everyone ages at different rates.

[@drivinsouth651]

@@damone70 Weird, I should have learned that in biology, but I went to skool in Floriduh, lol!

[@garyleahy4537]

Tommy continues to show respect and honor the musicians he'd play with by referring to them as Mr. so and so. Mr. Kerslake, Mr. Rhodes and so on. What a humble perfectionist. I've followed Tommy since his early days with Black Oak Arkansas (that's back in the 70's) up until today with Whitesnake and ay 72 years old his skills and energy have never slowed down. Love me some TA.

[@Slamgod]

MAN! I could not have said this very same thing any better!!

[@patrickluchycky1172]

He's a good, well mannered, polite, southern boy.

[@seba5837]

He plays with such energy! That touch

[@dp6297]

I love how you can feel how much Randy meant to Tommy. Selfishly we all missed out on so much more music from Randy in the 80’s……metal was crushing it then.

[@richardzwank2011]

Everything Ozzy recorded over a long legendary career is top notch! All love all his albums but Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman are the cream of the crop. Had Randy not been taken away, holy freakin hell the music they would have made! Could you just imagine having 5 or 6, or more Ozzy and Randy records to have been made! Humanity was probably not ready for that much awesomeness.

[@StacyArangael-cz1jr]

One of ozzy's very best tunes ever written,those first 2 Ozzy albums were magical

[@timvonswine1970]

Tommy Aldridge is a National AND Rock n Roll treasure.. Bless you, Tommy!

[@FrontSeatDriver]

Absolutely love Lee Kerslake. He killed it on the first 2 iconic albums and of course Tommy A. It’s amazing he can still play like this at his age and barely look any older than he did in 1982.

[@thomasdaniels6824]

Lol, Tommys looked this way since he was in highschool.

[@FrontSeatDriver]

@@thomasdaniels6824 🤣

[@djshad1885]

He looked like he was 70 in 82

[@gantarooaenigman]

@@djshad1885agreed, but I’ve read that they didn’t see much of him between shows as he had a chick in every town!!

[@Moose803]

​@@gantarooaenigmanwhat

[@deaterk]

Terms “legendary” and “iconic” are thrown about quite a bit the past few years, but Tommy….Tommy Aldridge IS a living, breathing hard rock drumming legend! His humanity, sensitivity and humility are unsurpassed in the world of professional musicians! Even if you’re not a fan of his style ya gotta love him as a person! One small note, & I’m not sure if anyone here in the comments noticed or pointed out: Lee Kerslake played this on a single bass drum. Cheers my drumming brothers!

[@mattteee2973]

I'm starting to grind my teeth a bit every time I see the word iconic. I've seen it countless hundreds of times in headlines, reviews, videos the last few years. If I can't remember the vast majority of those examples can any of them have actually been iconic?!?

[@cirenosnor5768]

Yeah…people like Dave Grohl being called legendary and iconic. Know a lot of people like him but seems to me his main influence is Animal from Sesame Street. Sorry not sorry 🙏🏽

[@chriskrausesmovie]

your legendary and iconic youtuber...i want your autograph

[@godofthunder2277]

I'm glad to see him still playing as powerfully as he did when I was a metal kid in the 80's.He's around 70 now, right ? Amazing ! I'm 53now and I cannot do what I could do at the age of 23.

[@BobSmith-kd6lq]

Amen, dude!

[@alansmith7833]

He definitely does not get the recognition he deserves, seems like such a genuine down to earth individual

[@reggaefan2700]

He wasn't the studio drummer on this track. It was a British guy who barely got credit until he exposed Ozzy and Sharon in a book. This video is laughable. Lee Kerslake I believe was his name.

[@bigbobbitchinii123]

​@@reggaefan2700I was gonna say the same but knowing how humble Tommy is I waited. He says repeatedly that Lee was the original player and gives him praise. Not his fault Bob Dasley and Lee Kerslake got screwed by Sharon.

[@boneheded2819]

His work on Speak of the Devil literally changed my life as a drummer. That album completely blew me away and still sends the goose bumps. What an incredible drummer he still is.

[@nerdsworthpoindexter6661]

I loved his playing on "The Wizard."

[@MrVortex1313]

I loved their take on Sabbath songs.

[@Roberta_Esposito]

same

[@morelife6508]

Timing so freakn on point.

[@devonbozeman8808]

My favorite vinyl that I own!!!

[@slusorama]

One of my favorite drummers. Love his style. And he's still healthy. Staying away from drugs and alcohol. Nice person and talented drummer.

[@brodie659]

"It plays itself" Proceeds to do all these crazy fills and beat the shit out of the drums

[@Unsupported_name]

Haha, yes! He always looks like he’s trying to kill the poor drums 🤣

[@stevenbrown7873]

I'm going out on a limb here, but remembering something a drummer I worked with said. You flow with the drums and beat. No matter how convulted the time signature, you're there. Made me a better guitar player because I stopped thinking about my picking hand and started thinking about the song.

[@mylovesongs2429]

he beat those drums like a stepchild! 🤣

[@Baldmaxx]

I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Aldridge backstage on the 1988 Motley Crue / Whitesnake tour in Hampton, Virginia. He was a complete gentleman and singed my drum sticks and Whitesnake CD. He took about ten minutes to talk to me and answer my questions, as he was genuinely interested in my opinion about the show. He's such a class act! He hasn't changed a bit in over 30 years as he hits his kit like they owe him money. Legend.

[@richardemms]

This guy just blows my mind with his drumming. Hard hitting power house of a drummer. As much as I love Lee Kerslake's Original drummer on DOAM and BOO, my go to recordings are always the live versions with Tommy as they have more energy and you can see that in videos like After Hours. Thanks, Tommy, for keeping Randy's spirit alive. 73 years old and playing like a guy in his 20's. Fab stuff.

[@drummerdan95]

Tommy's never lost a step, watching him play is always inspiring

[@ronaldloboda7509]

How can you not love this guy. Legendary drummer and one of the nicest guys. So humble.

[@stevemartinez117]

Absolutely amazing and to think he is 74. Looking great I read his biography. A health nut even when everyone else was fucked up. What a humble and a blessing to have him with us still 🙏❤️

[@TScottW99]

Tommy has always been my favorite drummer. I was lucky to see him in '87 with Whitesnake, what a great concert, and his drum solo was unbelievable.

[@disseminationnetwork]

Love Whitesnake too!

[@mkp3824]

I did, too. He was much better than Tommy Lee.

[@bradlyferrell9122]

Whitesnake! Saw them in the early 90's in Nashville. So freaking good! You and I indeed share precious memories my friend

[@bradlyferrell9122]

Oh also, if drummers made game calls...Tommy would be the guy to call 😀

[@BobSmith-kd6lq]

Same here! Seen them twice that tour. The first show was my first metal concert and I was hooked after that

[@MrTravlinman1973]

Tommy is such a class act. He knows his stuff and when he says how great Randy was people better take it to heart. Long live the legacy of the great Randy Rhoads!! His genius will forever inspire.

[@markiejames7911]

Thanks Tommy you're a gentleman and a class act. Thanks for your insight on a classic song ! Randy has been sorely missed for 41 years. 😢

[@MrDaveondrums]

You can attribute the phenomenal playing on both Blizzard and Diary of a Madman to Lee Kerslake.....a true legend!

[@deaterk]

Agreed! Super impressive especially when taken in the context of when those albums were recorded/released. That band was a tour de force indeed. And (I believe) is unfairly viewed due to the gigantic shadow cast by Randy Rhodes. Bob Daisley and Lee Kerslake were monster players, and had incredible creativity to invent these (now iconic) songs. Cheers All!

[@ThaiThom]

Definitely true. Also Lee Kerslake's drumming with Uriah Heep is excellent.

[@LyonThroy-RSA]

Always loved Lee. It's despicable how S.O. treated him and Bob.

[@mikepalmer1971]

@@LyonThroy-RSAshe is good at that.

[@ALONSOBETETTA]

Que quede claro que quien está tras la batería es Lee Kerslake. Que los Osbourne lo hayan tratado de manera lamentable es otra cosa

[@beberle9641]

Tommy's drum playing skills have always stuck out to me and when your playing with the Great Randy Rhoads that is saying a lot! I am 57 still do hard labor after seeing this I will not stop don't wanna die yet.Brian from Colorado

[@humblehombre9904]

ARE YOU KIDDING!!! What an HONOUR to watch this, get words of wisdom, and behind the scenes input from a freaking ROCK/METAL LEGEND!!! The way he hands out kudos to former and present drummers is so typical of such a great, GREAT human that Tommy is, and the most SMOKING of drummers! SO MUCH LOVE TOMMY!

[@markb7067]

Maybe the most iconic drum intro in hard rock. What an amazing player. Much respect!

[@caleroby9483]

Agreed!!!!! It Kicks Ass! ❤🥁🔊

[@guanoguy4800]

He isn't the original drummer. Lee Kerslake did the drumming on Blizzard of Ozz and Diary of a Madman.

[@tuckintospidey]

The absolute power in every single hit gives, you truly feel that Tommy loves his instrument and lives and breathes music, that into fill will always be iconic thanks to Lee Kerslake and Tommy🤘🤘

[@HugoVarvoglis]

And he is 72, amazing...

[@tfs4499]

First heard Tommy with Pat Travers in the late 70's, and I was blown away by his power and precision! Tommy has always been, and will always be, inspiring and motivational to all of us; THANK YOU SIR!!!

[@jerrysale9937]

Never apologize brother Tommy, for being one of the best drummers in the world! That’s what makes you who you are brother! God bless you man for being so talented! I can’t even imagine the work you put in to get to where you’re at!!! Love You, brother, and thank you for everything you’ve given us!!

[@xulphyte]

God? Hahaha

[@ray32245mv]

@@xulphyteTommy is a good Christian man, Southern born and raised. That may not make much sense in your worldview - heavy metal musicians from the deep South that believe in God?? Yes. Even Ozzy is a Christian. We are literally the founding fathers of heavy fucking metal. Open your mind..

[@MikeRuh01]

Tommy was, is and will always be one of my favorite drummers. The man is one of the greatest to ever be behind a kit in the Metal forum

[@michaelkoenig3463]

I saw you in 1980 my first concert you was the drummer for The Pat Travers band, I've seen you 3tmes total once with ozzy once with white snake, to me you Re in the top 5 drummers of all time.

[@stonerdemon]

Just a look at Tommy's face and you can tell he's not playing in Drumeo's studio. He's gone back in time to the good old days, having a blast onstage with the whole band.

[@SirenBandUS]

Tommy is such a quality human being and amazing legend of a drummer. I feel honored to have been able to seen him perform with Randy back in 1981.

[@guitarmeansfreedom]

We also got to pay tribute to jake e lee who was playing in this live video clip they were referring to. Dude is a machine 🎸🤘

[@mikej9619]

Tommy is such a good representative for human kind. God bless all who enjoyed this.

[@WKelleyLucas_KustomScatterguns]

One of my favorite drummers... Became a fan back in the Pat Travers days and followed his career since. I love his style of playing, he's still a beast!

[@ABIGUY11]

Man! Tommy shows that kit who's boss. What a great drummer! One of the best.

[@peter5014]

Love Tommy's drumming, what power he has, he is absolutely one of the best ever, in play and in humanity! God bless this fine man🤘🏻

[@I_dont_even_like_money]

I love the way Tommy plays a simple rock beat, but with real power and precision. His snare and kit in general sound amazing in this video. The fact he's so humble too, really makes him endearing.

[@MrDJELEDJE]

12 crashes => I guess he could do the job with 3 maybe 2 crashes.....

[@hellion5206]

​@@MrDJELEDJEif i could afford 12 crashes that give me different sounds, I'd put them too on my kit

[@gregduke5812]

Phenomenal drummer!

[@postingid3214]

I've seen Tommy playing drums in concert with various bands since 1983. I've never sought him out to hear him talk nor did I know any of his back history during the Ozzy years. I've always thought that Tommy was one helluva drummer, but now after watching this video, I have absolute respect for the man. What a great, sincere, and genuine person.

[@kenRoberts1984]

He's my favourite drummer and he lives up to the legend he is. Great guy overall

[@Countachockula]

Tommy is the man. What a cool guy and amazing drummer.

[@timothyross2290]

What a wonderful, humble, soft spoken man. His humility and sheer gratitude at having been able to play with this incarnation of ozzy is a lesson we could all take a page from. If only 15 year old me had this video of Tommy then, hoo boy!

[@DrxSlump]

A true living legend of drumming. Probably the best rock/metal drummer of all time. And the fact that he played with the excellence of Randy Rhoads (my favourite ever) makes it even better.

[@kawicrash]

Tommy is so humble and such a gentleman. Played with so many top level artists for so many years, never got a swollen head.

[@duarte_almeida_music]

He just shines without being arrogant!I love him!

[@noahmercy-mann4323]

That is just jaw-dropping...and like all great musicians, he recognizes and respects other talented soundsmiths. Nothing but love, Mr. Aldridge!

[@GeoTactics]

Tommy is so humble honoring Mr. Kerslake's original drums contribution to a perfect song. A true pro.

[@wardseyssens7474]

Always beautiful to see the love he had/has for the great Randy Rhoads!

[@intertubicular]

Killer drummer. Absolutely amazing. Tommy is 72 years old and plays like he's still 25.

[@publicliarbility7531]

Nice to play with Randy again. To see him and hear him on recording is enough for me. imagine having the memory of playing with him. Your a legend Tommy.

[@slimwthatiltedbrim2733]

It warms my heart to hear this wonderful man speak so nicely about Randy Rhoads. Tommy is 100% class, and long live the music of RR

[@skellym37061]

Living legend right there! Thank you Tommy for giving mortal drummers an example to emulate.Your skill as a musician is only out weighed by your humbleness!

[@chriskrausesmovie]

your a living legend

[@michaelb.42112]

Tommy, you are so humble and I can't tell you how many million times I played the intro on my desk in high school with my thumbs.

[@taumaturgias]

this video was very inspiring. 72 years and a whole lot of vitality, tommy aldridge is an absolute bestial player. so precise, so strong, you can tell how much he has put into his craft. thank you for this video

[@Roke2274]

An honor to watch this. The way this man drums and at the same time praises Randy is out of the ordinary, reflects how much he enjoyed being with one of the most accomplished guitarists ever lived on Earth. Amazing.

[@RICCARDOREARDON]

MR.TOMMY ALDRIDGE IS MY ALL TIME FAVORITE DRUMMER.. EQUALLY WITH MR.COZY POWELL..THANK YOU FOR UPLOADING THIS VIDEO..

[@johnsurreal]

Such a cool dude right there. I love how Tommy pays respect to Lee and doesn't try to overwrite anything, he just brings his own character into place. Thank you Drumeo for another outstanding guest and video, keep it up!

[@Toolmybass]

Tommy made the song better with what he did. Had nothing to do with "character" but was done by ADDING ACTUAL drum beats.

[@johnsurreal]

@@Toolmybass left the caps lock on there bro lul

[@Toolmybass]

@@johnsurrealFor TWO words? U Charlie Lima Oscar Whisky November 🤣

[@gakefeddy3709]

@@johnsurreal left your 😉 Up your ( * ) Bro

[@gakefeddy3709]

@@johnsurreal left your head up your......bro

[@jerm2011]

Tommy's chops are legendary. He and Kerslake both showed their percussive virtuosity on this classic.

[@tommyaddison6539]

Hell ya!!

[@stevegrignon]

I was at the original shows, your still kickking ass !

[@rudyblozen3266]

Tommy still a fucking beast after all these years

[@isMike999]

SUCH a "GO TO GUY" ....always ON POINT....great drummer...bless his heart.....

[@rodneybrimer5171]

Legend. Tommy brought the drum parts out in the spotlight. I was 14 when I got my first Pearl Kit. This was the first song I taught myself. Very fun to play . Drum legend,,,one of the greats.

[@chriskrausesmovie]

your a legend

[@mickywinters8451]

I played drums for 7 years. He plays this today like it’s his first time and so into it all these years later. I tip my hat. You da king man.

[@thomashorrock7221]

Wow, Tommy is the man! So humble and paying credit where it's due. My guitar teacher was a Rhoads student and he told me that Randy always emphasized making your own style and not to be a parrot of other people's playing, so I like that Tommy brought that up in regards to the drum parts. Just because it's on the record doesn't mean it has to be played exactly that way Thanks Tommy!

[@camphope9344]

Now this was a real treat. He’s the same animal as always. My father and I used to rock Ozzy. Him being a drummer since childhood, same as I, we really appreciated this dude.

[@TheLordDruid]

He's loving this

[@davebrown249]

My first contact ever was the rock never stops tour with Whitesnake, slaughter and Kip winger. When Mr. Tommy Aldridge threw the sticks down during his solo and used his hands to play the toms and snare like bongo’s, as a drummer I instantly became a fan. This dude hits hard, is precise and very humble.

[@heavymetal1330]

Love his drumming! Full of power and energy! One of the best metal songs ever! 🤘🏻

[@Lolaandcassidyadventures]

What a treat to watch.

[@pathofchaos786]

Tommy is a absolute machine. And he seems like a genuinely nice person. And getting to play with a musician in Randy where they could play off of each other perfectly.

[@chriskrausesmovie]

hes human

[@MashaT22]

Just wow. I have no clue how a drummer can keep track of that much kit (same goes for RHCP sized pedal boards, lol). Tommy Aldridge makes it look effortless, but I’m sure he worked hard to became such an amazing drummer. Also, Tommy has no reason to apologize, but I love how he tips his hat to prior drummers and the musicians he worked with. Every musician can and should do their own interpretation while still respecting an iconic song and the musicians who came before. Tommy is a class act, which makes him a total pro. I hate when musicians are disrespectful to others and act big-headed - no matter how talented, you won’t win over the masses by being a jerk. Tommy is just one musician who is living proof that playing nice and working hard at his craft is a much better option.

[@montekristo5048]

Big kit, and then you look at Neil Peart's kit and realize Neil was on a whole other level! RIP to the Goat

[@arustydodge2111]

Tommy is such a CLASS ACT, and humble man. INCREDIBLE DRUMMER! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️🥁⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@TheStrykerProject]

Watching Tommy play is so much fun. He's so expressive and playing so hard it looks like it hurts....just how metal should be! 🤘🏻