TOMMY LEE's 18 Greatest Drum Techniques!

TOMMY LEE's 18 Greatest Drum Techniques! People will give me hell for this but hey, I already did one for Lars Ulrich so my skin is thick. haha. So fun to make this. I've been listening to Motley Crue since around age 9. Great memories. Thanks for watching! -Mike
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[@justinatest9456]

Maybe I'm dumb but Tommy Lee has always been one of my favourite drummers. He just hits them so hard. I'd take that over fancy tippy taps any day.

[@BadRonald1]

I'm tempted but I won't.

[@MitsubishiLancerEvo]

He’s an okay drummer but not very technical kinda like Lars but I’ll give you that about the playing hard he has emotion in drums

[@thismothafuckasaid7304]

Makes u honest, actually...bc most in comment sections are bullshitting about their favorite, they just wanna give the "correct opinion". Meanwhile, they'll be enjoying some song or band that's way more flawed than they critized u for

[@nikki.crowley]

@@MitsubishiLancerEvo you should see him drinking bottle of jack while keeping a steady rythm

[@rogeliofernandezjimenez3053]

I agree man, i Love Tommy.

[@rwieber79]

I'm no drummer but my favorite drum part from Motley has always been the intro on Primal Scream. When you pair that with Mick using a slide on the Guitar that intro and entire song is just badass.

[@bobfuhrwerk2869]

Agree with you.

[@jamesm5883]

Agreed too!

[@joebob344]

And the bassline. Even though very simple, it just works for the song.

[@glw2]

The white snake riff rip off .

[@garettoverstreet]

AGREED!

[@oz1747]

Tommy is very underrated. Great feel and sense of time. Listen to how he plays behind the beat on Shout at the devil making it heavy, then plays right on the beat for something like Looks that Kill keeping it solid, and Bastard is my favorite example, changing feels within the same song -WAY behind the beat in the verse (listen to snare placement) then switches to playing on top of the beat for the chorus, totally makes the song!

[@dalemcmillen5065]

Awesome, thank for posting. Tommy has always my fav drummer, cool to see somebody acknowledge his drumming. When i first heard Theatre of Pain, the whole albums rhythm n sound gave me chills

[@mtdew1014]

On most of his stick twirls, he twirls the right hand stick, while bringing his left over to hit the hat, and comes out of the twirl in time for the next beat. Watch their "Looks that Kill" video to see this.

[@carrollelger4398]

the cowbell work on the groove was so cool i'm gonna steal that

[@sarojaband4664]

Happy New Year 2022 to all the worldwide fans of The Crue !! Personal Tommy Lee faves: 1. Beautiful opening cymbal work, massive opening drum fills, and groove w/ one-handed cymbal chokes on DANGER. 2. Bad-ass drum fills over guitar solo section in KNOCK EM DEAD KID. Very hard-hitting & frantic !! 3. Smooth flanger groove in openings of LOUDER THAN HELL + Double-bass power quads in BASTARD. 4. Double handed hi-hat dance rhythm w/ stomping bass drum in verses, half-time ride cymbal swing choruses w/syncopated breaks in WILD SIDE -- probably my all-time favorite. So much fun to play!!🥁🥁🥁🥁🥁

[@darklight4815]

Great video man...I love Tommy's drumming and I'm a guitarist that's trying to get better at the drums so this was awesome 🤘

[@HannahCope88]

🤘🏻🔥 love this! I still need to get a few more Mötley Crüe albums, only have Dr Feelgood so far, I get CD'S but even they are still pretty expensive these days. The Dirt is definitely worth a watch.

[@TheArtofGuitar]

The song Wild Side will change your life. Or the riff from Girls, Girls, Girls.

[@MattSyversonthePaperbackRocker]

@@TheArtofGuitar Mick Mars sneaks in some world-class stuff and doesn't get enough credit for it.

[@michaeldeloach838]

The flange effect on drums started with John Bonham I believe. He was the first I heard use it. He used it during his live solos and on a few studio tracks, including Kashmir and When the Levee Breaks. But I'm pretty sure Tommy Lee was a huge Bonham fan, hence the 26" bass drum He always plays with. You can easily hear the Bonham influence all over his style.

[@Chiroman527]

Mike, If I'm Not Mistaken, I think Ringo was the first to use Flanges to affect the sound of his drum Playing. he was knocked for not being agreat drummer, but tghe more you listen to him play, the more you will appreciate his playing.....sometimes less is More. There are sooo many great drummers, it's hard to keep track. Hell, I'm 70 yo, and "play" drums, resurrected as a retirement Pleasure after a 50 Year Hiatus (1969 at 18 years old). I play to My Music : CCR, Petty, Stones, Beatles, Mellencamp, Fleetwood Mac, Clapton, Winwood, Cars, Talking Heads, and some more including Bonnie Rait and Linda Ronstadt (so throw in The Eagles too). I can't touch Bonham, or Tommy Lee, or Copeland, Gaad, but i try :):):). Happy New Year and Happy Drumming !!

[@teeoh9192]

My favorite "Tommy Flanger" track, is in the beginning of "Louder Than Hell". It's really minimal, but it really compliments the beat!

[@teeoh9192]

I think what you're trying to say is, Tommy leads with his left foot. Slayer's drummer does the same. And, John Bonham used to lead with his left foot, for those triplet patterns everyone loves so much. A lot of players who learned "traditionally", use the hi-hat as a timekeeper, which they started with the left foot. It was then transferred to the bass drum, more out of a habit, than trying to sound good. Sounding great was an unintended by-product.

[@jeremiahlyleseditor437]

Great video. It's good to see someone giving the man credit for his work instead of his other antics. He is one of the best drummers in Rock but is never placed on the list of the greatest drummers.

[@dbmdrums1105]

10:29 Yeep this is also done by Alex Van Halen ,Roger Taylor ,Phil Rudd and Chad Smith . Roger Taylor and Phil Rudd did this a lot...like a lot . I think this one Tommy was definitely inspired by all of these guys mentioned ☝️☝️

[@bonnzzo]

Yeah....that's a Roger Taylor thing..

[@DevinJamesMetal]

This is a great analysis of a drummer’s technique, style, and uniqueness. Awesome video, man!

[@mrt5342]

Nice breakdowns. I'm only a quarter through the vid, and I'll finish it later. The Crüe were one of the earlier hard rock bands I "cut my teeth" on. A few years after getting into hard rock, then metal, I picked up a drumset. I never really gave Tommy Lee his due, back then. It's taken me a number of years to realize that he's a very "unconventional" player. My brain works more (and processes more) along the lines of AC/DC, as opposed to Tommy Lee, or even more extreme, Portnoy or Haake. I keep waiting for accents or snare hits in "normal" places, and when they're not there, I kind of tune out - that's all on me, not the drummer I'm listening to. I've begun to refer to Tommy as the Dominick Cruz of drumming. Definitely his own unique style, it seems pretty sporadic, a little all across the board, and hard to follow, but man...he takes care of business on that kit, and gets it done!!!🤘🤘

[@stevetoner8205]

Ty. U opened my eyes. That was great

[@rogeliofernandezjimenez3053]

i love all Motley albums and of course Tommy is my favorite drummer but Tommy´s best work in my opinion is the album they did with John Corabi, MOTLEY CRUE 94.

[@starspangled2206]

good job on this vid... life long cruehead here, and drummer.... thnx t bone ...CHHOICCE.!

[@hillortiz]

I love all your videos bruh… I’m a drummer just starting guitar (that’s how I found your channel) but I can’t stop starting at all the dust on that beautiful DW 😩😭😭😭😭😭. I shouldn’t be superficial but I can’t stop😭😭 I even see it on the cymbals 😞

[@TheArtofGuitar]

Part of my tone. ;) just kidding. Dusting this weekend.

[@hillortiz]

@@TheArtofGuitar hahaha no big deal brother.. fkn making videos and editing is not easy.. keep em coming 💪💪

[@evomink]

What about the high hat in Primal Scream? One of the greatest drum tracks and sounds as well. Great video.

[@markazinker3212]

Excellent video! Learned a lot I never realized, thanks !

[@motley22crue]

Since you're a rock guy, do yourself a favour, if you haven't already, check out Band-Maid. Check out more than 1 song as they have different styles... sometimes in one song itself. The drummer, bassist and guitarist are phenomenal. I'm 52 and Motley Crue has been my favourite band since I was 14... no band has come close for me until I heard Band-Maid. They are my new favourite without hesitation.

[@SuperQdaddy]

Excellent analysis of drum bits

[@andrewpappas9311]

Sweet vid as always, I'd love to see a drum technique video on Ringo Starr, Alex Van Halen or Nick Mason from Pink Floyd

[@steve4321able]

He's not adding a pick up kick. He leads with his left foot. Listen to Red Hot. For live wire it just happened to fit in perfect.

[@freddieg1095]

Great video

[@paulgreblick]

How do you get your drum tone? It's awesome, & I'd love to get that for my own home studio! (It's why I only use samples.) (Is it triggers with samples?)

[@djefferson5669]

SG lovers are having a panic attack at that beautiful sg leaning up against your amp!

[@TheArtofGuitar]

It's actually on a stand. One of those On Stage stands so it's kinda deceiving. :)

[@richardkey4289]

That first album has leading edge drum chops for the time , that, & Mick's rude , biting guitar sound really reached out to me . Live Wire !!!!!!

[@DEEKXXL]

If you would've done it 😂 Listen Tommy is quoted as "I just play what I feel. I only struggle in the studio, trying to repeat my stuff."

[@cederickforsberg5840]

That snare tuning/EQ/reverb is AMAZING =O Am I too intrusive if I wanna know how you mixed these drums? I'm drummer too and I would love to get a similar sound.

[@TheArtofGuitar]

Thank you. I’ll try to make a video about it.

[@cederickforsberg5840]

@@TheArtofGuitar YES PLEASE :) thanks so much in advance!

[@garthgundy]

Nice playing!

[@robertfranklin7142]

Tommy also has a "signature" beat. When you hear it you know it's him. Kick, snare, kick kick snare...from Primal Scream.. that pattern is all over the place in Tommy's work and I feel really belongs to him. The cymbal placement on Hooligans Holiday is also exquisite. Dude really is an artist.

[@GregoryMarx-br7yf]

Bro that kit is filthy! lol

[@terryfonz4603]

More cowbell!!! Hey if you like unexpected you like Stewart Copeland for sure!!!

[@warrenvollaro2529]

Tommy's great no doubt, I dont care about stick twirling, it's just for show

[@daveydave6835]

Look into Breaking Benjamin drummer , Jeremy Hummel

[@rickhayes]

Fantastic vid!! Tommy Lee is one of the GOATS!!

[@barclaydonaldson8863]

I dig many styles of drumming. Tommy Lee cool, yet...kinda jerk..I love the huge pearl kit he rocks on doctor feelgood video. But I quess...I m posing the question? Could tommy Lee hold down any jon fishman....beats...that d b cool to see. Jon fishman...in the late 90s...awsome...anyhoot drums...rule...all the time!... peace

[@jimilove7773]

Cool .......

[@hobronerhobroner1848]

It was awesome to see tommy spend a week with a college marching band, he couldn't read music, it was harlaious

[@mikepalmer1971]

More cowbell!

[@guitaredux2166]

Do you find that learning drums helps give you an advantage for creating lead guitar rhythms?

[@flamethegame1]

Wheres lars ulrich's video then? Nah I'm joking

[@trynsurviven2440]

A drum set without a cow bell is a very sad set.

[@thegamingfish547]

we need this with Gar Samuelson. That dude blows me away every time I listen to early megadeth. I can listen to just the drum tracks and still enjoy myself

[@bpr154]

+1 to this. Could not agree more

[@freddieg1095]

Yes for me also. especially the first album. Just phenomenal.

[@michaelarciszewski345]

Yes! Gar is by far my favorite drummer. His approach to writing parts has only been matched by a few other drumming greats

[@barra6709]

Yep. I absolutely loved his jazz like fills. They sound like a Gatling gun.

[@henrytate5206]

Yes, yes and yes.

[@pauliewalnuts829]

Motley isn't known for being great musicians but Tommy is a great drummer. Mick is a great guitarist and he's underrated.

[@mnmade9062]

Soooo…..half of the band ARE great musicians then? Vince blows these days, mostly because he only sings every third lyric as he can’t breathe and won’t lose weight…but still, even though he was never a great singer, he did have a style that worked back in the early days. I have no idea how technically good Nikki is as a bass player, but the Crue never features the instrument. Surprisingly though, from what I understand Nikki writes most of the songs, so he must be a good musician in some respects.

[@joey_ramone_96]

@@mnmade9062 technically speaking, Nikki is terribly sloppy, he sounds like a beginner who hasn't practiced the song enough in many isolated tracks, sounds good enough in the mix tho, so it doesn't really matter

[@bwgti]

@@joey_ramone_96 - I don't know sometimes isolated bass track sound like that. Check out the bass track for "Battery" by Metallica. I was surprised. But NOBODY would say Cliff made that song sound worse.

[@bentnosewp]

You just named 2/3’s of the band.

[@tstocker6926]

@@joey_ramone_96 I heard Nikki say , if I spent 6 months in the woodshed practicing , I'd be Ok on the bass

[@Downhuman74]

Somewhere along the line Tommy became a punch line amongst so-called "serious" drummers, but it's totally undeserved. He -- along with Neil Peart -- was the reason I even picked up a set of sticks in the first place. His showmanship was what hooked me in the beginning but when I got some more knowledge under my belt I realized that he has a lot of really fucking cool grooves and unique techniques. You highlighted his unique approach to fills by starting them with the kick -- that's something that fattens up those fills so much that I can't even extricate it from my playing anymore. He's always stated that John Bonham was his number one influence and you can really hear that in his playing -- especially the early days. That groove that kicks off Dr. Feelgood is one of the best drum grooves of all time.

[@martinberthiaume4971]

all right , Neil Peart and Tommy Lee are 2 names that should never be in the same sentence. Don't care what you say , I am a drummer too and that is just preposterous. I have seen Motley Crue live and Tommy was probably so wasted that he missed pretty much all the punch on the drum parts. He deserves his reputation

[@Roadking26]

@@martinberthiaume4971 I was just going to say that those two name that should never be mentioned in the same sentence. Maybe Cozy Powell, but never Tommy. This should not even be a video.

[@alphalonzo]

He always did mention John Bonham and Tommy Aldridge as his influences. I've always said, as a guitar player, I always wanted to have a drummer with the same style as Tommy Lee. Puts a good solid groove and looks cool doing it too.

[@kcorpora1]

You picked up because of Neil not Tommy. Tommy can't hold Neil's jock strap.

[@Dave-Rough-Diamond-Dunn]

I love the sound at the start of Wild Side, it has that "thump and ping" sound like a sledgehammer.

[@alfiend331]

Thanks for the Tommy Lee tutorial. While I have great regard for drummers like Dave Weckl, Steve Smith, and Mike Mangini, the truth is that Tommy Lee is my favorite drummer. It's easy to dismiss him because he plays with Motley, but he's an incredibly musical player. His work on the '94 Crue album is testament to his greatness. Thanks for this video.

[@rogeliofernandezjimenez3053]

Ohh man that album is insane, Tommy did a great job on that one.

[@teeoh9192]

That was PRIME Tommy Lee! @@rogeliofernandezjimenez3053

[@papapoodo6685]

Tommy and Bonham were the two that turned me on enough to make me actually start playing drums myself...and then of course many more after them. People that put him down are idiots. He's exciting, thunderous and creative.

[@tylerbrittan593]

I love that you’re doing these videos for drums now too! I’m a guitarist and a drummer too. I’d love to see you do Sean Kinney from Alice In Chains! He’s super underrated.

[@johnrsherwood]

Sean was always one of my favorites... Still Is...

[@casanovafrankenstein8538]

Sean is an excellent drummer, very underrated

[@electrofunk5442]

His patented cymbal chokes at odd times is my favorite technique from TL.

[@dcmastermindfirst9418]

That's not a technique. Any idiot can do them.

[@alphalonzo]

I love that he does it with the same respective stick hands he hits them with. It's a simple sound but watching him do it makes it look really cool

[@burntvirtue]

@@dcmastermindfirst9418 Someone just doesn't like Tommy

[@electrofunk5442]

@@dcmastermindfirst9418 oh please it's a tasty touch musically. He knows how to economically fill a sparse arrangement with tasty things like cymbal chokes in interesting places.

[@sushilkhadka5430]

Can we get nick menza techniques now ???

[@elpmurc]

For massive pulsing hi-hat, Tony Thompson, Power Station, "Bang A Gong".

[@cobb_thedrummer]

I’m so glad I’m not the only one who sometimes plays different instruments in videos than what the KZbin name implies. Great taste in music btw, love your stuff.

[@CK-ceekay]

You should do a series of "Art of techniques that don't add anything to your playing but look freaking cool" 😂

[@burntvirtue]

Close eye, open ear

[@buzzzcutt3413]

My parents hate my music taste, even though they like rock too. They're more into Queen, OAR, Dave Matthews, idk maybe Weezer and Coldplay. I like badass music or guys that can get a song in my head. Like Motley Crue, Kiss, GNR, Sabbath, and even RHCP. Alright, I don't need my whole life story on here.

[@lishtins]

He use to be my ideal drummer when I was getting into music.

[@alphalonzo]

People who crap on Tommy's drumming need to listen to the 1994 Crue album with John Corabi. Specifically the track "Power to the Music". Those Bonham-esque fills bring the thunder! Always loved Tommy as a drummer. Has good swing, a powerful groove, looks cool while playing, and he actually has pretty good fills that - even though aren't the most technical - fit the songs very well.

[@codygittins4652]

Great video man. If it wasn’t for Tommy I wouldn’t be a drummer. He’s a total groove machine, and such a great drummer!!

[@Cabinetprofessor]

Never thought of Tommy Lee as a good drummer, but this video made me realize he is. Well done

[@skyrnir]

Well, if you never thought of Tommy Lee as a good drummer you're a brainless moron

[@bwgti]

HE CAN DRUM WHILE SPINNING OVER THE AUDIENCE. WHO ELSE CAN DO THIS????? .i am not serious.

[@mikepalmer1971]

I find most professional drummers are good drummers. Its jsut some are more talented than others.

[@evanfrentzos7538]

You would love dream theaters mike Mangini on there new album “ a view from the top of the world “ amazing album and fabulous drummer

[@michaelm2945]

I got really into drumming back in 83 I was 13 and Tommy was my go to.. My style today still feels a lot like Tommy's.

[@joshwmusic6838]

YES! MORE MOTLEY CRUE!!! Please do an artist series on Geroge Lynch from Dokken/Lynch Mobb

[@Chiroman527]

Thanks to TAOFG, a terrific tutorial. At 70 yo, and solely a recreational player in retirement, unfortunately, arthritis (spinal, hips, and more ), limits my speed and versatility, buy I still Enjoy It so Much. I resurrected playing after 50 Years and love being able to play an Instrument. I play for about an hour a day, to My Music which ranges from Allman Bros (not all), Beatles, Clapton, Dobbie Bros (that drummer was much better than he was given credit for), Eagles, Fleetwood Mac, Bruce Hornsby, Hollies, Jethro Tull, Mellencamp, Petty, Linda Ronstadt, Bonnie Rait, Santana, Ten Years After ..... etc. I really like some of the "grooves" of Tommy Lee and you present them fabulaously. I'll keep trying, How Knows - Maybe a Geriatric Band could be in my Future :):) Happy New Year!!

[@jjfloyd618]

Umm, Stewart Copeland is the Hi Hat King, jus sayin’.

[@gavinperkins-x7c]

about a year ago i saw the techniques of mick mars, searched for other things found lars and bonhams videos, and i said when’s the tommy lee video coming out and it’s finally here. also love your channel, especially the art of drumming section, make more drumming vids, but i’ve gotten a lot out of all the technique vids so thankss

[@stevew6910]

Tommy come right out of high school. He learned to play on his own, EVH could not write or read sheet music, What Tommy does come naturally

[@couscousfoodsonice3721]

Love the sound of your drums! Too many mix out the natural depth of the drum tone and all you hear is the attack of the head making them all sound virtually the same.

[@davewhomri]

As weird as it sounds, I subscribed because of your drum videos. Keep ‘’em coming!

[@themaddrummerofficial]

So glad to see someone giving credit to his "playing." You really pulled out the subtleties here. Great Video! 🤘

[@MrJCTroutman]

Tommy was the best at making a simple thing look really hard and sound really cool. I always liked playing to his tracks.

[@chassisresearchkid]

His snare is a marching snare. Way DEEPER sound

[@davidstock2713]

Some within motleys tracts, limit Tommy's actual abilitys. He's up there along side Travis, both have extraordinary closures. Very difficult to deliver out of the world closures, post lengthy difficult tracts., endurance within both is extraordinary, Which if you view Travis or Tommy, both are stellar very thorough double bass drummers Veteran legacy's that still learn within times, to expand towards not falling into lack within variety catagory. .

[@petergriffinelectricdrums4164]

David stock - Uuuuh…. Well… look .. man.. I also Love ❤️ Tommy Lee I grew up as a young teen in 80s as a Drummer myself and even though I Love his Drumming on albums… Uumm… He is actually NOT A GREAT DRUMMER AT ALL BUDDY LOL HAHA 😂👎 Haha haha LoL 😂 FACTS - He creates Awesome Beats to Songs Yes 👍 TRUE! BUT When he goes ( FREE STYLE) uuuuhh… 👎 it’s completely Amateur time! Haha LoL 😂 Look 👀 I myself have seen him in I believe EVERY SINGLE CONCERT since 1984!!! Every Drum 🥁 solo he is ABSOLUTELY TERRIBLE 😞 HE CANNOT DO ANYTHING AMAZING at all… LoL 😂 It’s just a standard Medium speed Double Bass constant while doing Some Tom Rolls and hits the Cow 🐮 Bell 🔔 here and there..??? Haha LoL 😂 That’s Basically EVERY SINGLE DAMN TIME I HAVE WATCHED HIM..! Again he’s A Great 👍 “ Band Song Drummer “ But absolutely TERRIBLE Amateur hour during Free Play or Drum Solo.. 👎👎🔥🤣🤣 I still LOVE HIM THO!!

[@mtdew1014]

@@petergriffinelectricdrums4164 I feel the same as you. Tommy was my idol growing up. I had the hair, had all their albums, could do his stick twirl, and could do his cigarette/lip tricks. Haha. But after exposure to more musicians and drummers, I see that he's not a GREAT drummer, but was great with Crue. (and tbh, think the same of Travis. Actually, I think even less of Travis, and think he's overrated.)

[@DirkRadloff]

I think Roger Taylor is doing the same and opens the Hit on Snare-beats asa trademark. Kudos to your drum-skills!

[@aceclapton5655]

The Dirt movie was pretty good, but it doesn’t include all of the crazy sh!t that’s in the book. The Dirt book is a must read for any true Crue fan. There are also some really entertaining Doc McGhee interviews on YT where he reflects on his days managing Motley Crue. Those guys were a gang that played music, not a band who pretended to be bad boys. By the way, congrats on nearly making it through an entire drum video without mentioning Lars. You almost made it! (I am only giving you crap because I love Lars!)

[@PNW_Sportbike_Life]

Steven Adler does the pulsing HH in "Welcome to the Jungle." It really does drive the beat doesn't it?

[@stephenrally2432]

Yeah I have seen a lot of drum covers that fail to notice that. Drives me crazy because it is such an integral part of the song.

[@goldenltd1970]

But it does sound -at least for me- that he doesn't open the HH with the foot, just having them lay on each other and getting the tone with the stick. Could be wrong, maybe there's a vid of him playing

[@jacobpetteruto1803]

How can you not touch on his groove from Hooligans Holiday? I know it's off the self titled album with John Corabi but the drums on that song (and album) are amazing.

[@ronjon5386]

Tommy definitely hits the snare and the kick together. Double time on the KICK Heavy He’s a great ROCK Drummer

[@blaked2893]

Tommy is a big reason I started drumming.

[@MikeSmith-pz5vl]

You're so awesome brother. I love it when someone breaks down the techniques of what makes the uniqueness of a particular musician. Thank you for your channel bro.

[@mikepedace1751]

Amazing video! Every part was great. I would love to see it broken down slow with notes for us slow learners. Tommy Lee lays it down, and great job pointing out those details. You have a great ear for music. Thank you for the video, that was inspiring!

[@tristantroube11]

im a bassist who plays drums like a bassist, so hitting the snare and kick at the same time isnt wrong? hell yeah!

[@lincthomas7178]

tommys not the only one who does it, no such thing as wrong!

[@dt90891]

The cowbell in Live Wire was a quirky fill but fitting as fk!

[@tylercady3985]

Is there a chance we can get a greatest techniques video for Billy Gibbons? Everyone seems to love the Rev but there's not that many good videos on his style besides just note for note lessons of songs

[@BobbySacamano]

I'm not sure I understand the connection between Rev and Billy..

[@michaelwalczewski4330]

The Rev or the Reverend Willie G is a nickname for Billy Gibbons. He wasn't referring to the former Avenged Sevenfold drummer.

[@TheShink]

Great vid Mike, I love playing drums too. Lets attach our sets to the ceiling and really go Tommy Lee style 🤘

[@shawnsdrumcave]

honestly Tommy was one of the reason i even picked up stick, i remember being 11/12 when my friend played me the too fast for love album (real album, vinyl) haha this was in like maybe 82' then i got shout at the devil when it came out, got my first drum set not long after at 13. i'm not the biggest crue fan anymore but tommy was one of my first inspirations. he's not the "greatest" technically wise but he has great feel and really knows how to serve the song. too bad he's kind of a douche of a person though haha

[@moontheloon3071]

HAHAHA Yesss!!!! Fuck ever since finding your channel and your drum tutorials, I was hoping you'd get to Tommy Lee. He's the guy who made me want to drum in the first place! Thank you!

[@KnapfordMaster98]

can you make a video about how you get that snare sound because holy hell it sounds huge

[@davidhealy4534]

2:47. Public Enemy no 1?

[@MattSyversonthePaperbackRocker]

Good to see another drummer/guitarist. I came to drums second, but they definitely reinforce each other. Great stuff as always!

[@smokesreefer9417]

I'm 44 and when I started at 13, I was a T. L. clone... earrings, nose ring and... that's all I could afford. he was the biggest influence on my drumming and life at the time. still underrated😤

[@ArRkDr]

Tommy is great. Your drum sound and playing too...

[@valuedhumanoid6574]

Even though I only program drums for my songs with Toon Tracks or Superior Drummer these types of videos are still helpful in creating a nice beat and grooves. I have since upgraded to the Native Instruments Mashine beat box and the pads are velocity sensitive. So hitting them harder changes the sound and feel. Very cool playing with just your fingers

[@j.r.shartzer]

I'm a really big fan of Tommy's opening drum part on Danger, and nobody ever talks about how great it is.

[@zamoragera13]

Because of tommy i started drumming.

[@derekgriffith4324]

And so did a whole bunch of others because of him. By the mid 80,s every Rock drummer in a up and coming band was trying to emulate Tommy lee In at least stage presence. He was very influential and people have a difficult time admitting it because they don't like him personally

[@ronniepatterson2827]

So you been playing drums longer than guitar, yet you run a guitar channel? My guy, 808k subs is nothing to sneeze at, but holy cow you could be doing Moist Critical type numbers if you hadnt downgraded. Seriously everyone needs & loves drums in thier music , but guitars? lol Seriously here in 2023? My guy, theres a reason why rock & the 80s metal scene died ya know? js

[@tracezachdaniels4264]

SO SHWEEEETTT...much love Tee with LIONS NAMED LEO.[the music worldwide} ooowee...cool.!!!

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Im not even a Tommy lee fan but its funny all these people sticking their nose up at his playing while having 0 videos of them and they can't play drums for shit. That's KZbin for you.