RON TUTT - Drummer/Recording Artist (Elvis Presley, Neil Diamond, Jerry Garcia & more)

[@jimmycasey6400]

What a view Ronnie had watching Elvis sing a song!

[@MaaikevanBroekhovenIBCLC]

Ronny was very very important for emphasising the energy that Elvis had. Brilliant combination.

[@MeDave1959]

R.I.P Ronnie Tutt. Certainly, one of the finest drummers to ever hold a pair of drumsticks. He helped drive the band that drove Elvis. Just watch the connection between Elvis and Ronnie on "American Trilogy" from the '73 Aloha From Hawaii concert. After the flute solo, the band is building in crescendo, along with the orchestra. Watch Elvis keep tabs on Ronnie, as the song builds to the point where Elvis begins singing again. This minute, to minute and a half, gives me goosebumps EVERY time I watch it. Elvis was ELVIS, and he had one hell of a band behind him. With Ronnie Tutt in the driver's seat. R.I.P. Ronnie.

[@flybar3344]

Ron was smooth as butter. Love his playing in the Jerry Garcia Band as well. And an interview with Dom to boot? Hope they’re grooving up in heaven 💙

[@TSOE-JustGoodMusic]

"On the drums, from Dallas TX, is hard-workin' Ronnie Tutt." - Elvis Presley

[@gracieg7601]

Tap dancer that’s so cool.

[@postersandstuff]

@@gracieg7601 re united now , RIP

[@meekoloco]

My musical father once told me when I was a really young drummer: “If you want to be a really good drummer, listen to Ronnie Tutt.”

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

We are fortunate to have so many live recordings of Ron with Garcia band.

[@briandrum1]

There's a lot more with Kemper and if we're laying it all out; Kemper > Tutt

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

@@briandrum1 Kemper was great, Dylan, Garcia etc.

[@derek5168]

Who doesn't remember Ron tutt playing with Elvis in the 70s Dom's understanding of the instrument makes this series so enjoyable knowing the history of his guests and what they played and their influences

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[@dhaley8847]

Elvis put Ronnie Tutt right behind him not way in the back as many drummers are located. Elvis was such a fan of Ronnie and wanted him as close as possible on stage. One of the greatest drum fills in the world is when Elvis is entering the stage and Ronnie is going to town on the drums!

[@gracieg7601]

Elvis was told by another musician to stand in front of the drums. And he liked the feeling he got so he continued it. I forgot who it was that told him.

[@Cynthia00007]

Rest In Peace RONNIE TUTT 🙏🙏❤️ Condolences to the TUTT FAMILY 🙏🙏❤️

[@rustyruss2962]

⚡️⚡️TCB ⚡️⚡️

[@brendarico715]

❤❤❤❤Lost an Awesome Family, but his music lives on. Never stop dancing❤❤❤❤❤tap dancing fun family❤❤❤

[@brendarico715]

❤❤❤Rocking Ronnie Tutt❤❤❤❤Forever❤❤❤❤

[@tonyjones1842]

After watching loads of videos with Elvis, you can see what a perfect drummer this man is. Without him, the sound would be very different. Legend.

[@gracieg7601]

I agree. He was perfect for Elvis! He kept his eye in Elvis every second. I l loved it.

[@Cynthia00007]

AGREE 💯 RONNIE n ELVIS fit together PERFECT. ELVIS always picked the BEST ❣️ TCB⚡⚡⚡ RIP🙏🙏♥️. 2021

[@aron9368]

Ron's opening on CC rider is so cruel that you get instant goose bumps

[@bretkindell6887]

now thats a true story

[@ajsmith5295]

Depends what version of CC Rider you are talking about the version Elvis Presley released on single from the album on stage is Larry London it isn't Ronnie tut

[@zeketrick]

This Drummer is sounds amazing on vinyl records! If you watch Elvis videos notice how much he enjoys Ronnie's approach to the song and feel of the venue! Elvis is always looking back to him

[@marvingoodman7381]

I saw Ronnie Tutt with Elvis and with Neil Diamond and he was the driving force for both concerts. Notice how much Elvis was in front of the drums.....he and Ronnie had a real thing going on between them... Ronnie Tutt was definitely a one of a kind drummer no matter who he worked with.

[@myelvischannel1992]

Fantastic Drummer for Elvis presley

[@michaelwirth6843]

He made a BIG difference in many Elvis concerts!

[@noravanwyk2748]

No doubt Ronnie Tut is just excellent. The relationship between him and Elvis is unique and amazing..Do, however, remember that Elvis was already the most popular singer before Ronnie Tut joined him.

[@jimmycasey6400]

He made that band period!

[@bretkindell6887]

Elvis to neil diamond...what a life..so much respect to this man..a LEGEND

[@s13hgp]

The KIngs Ultimate Drummer......"Ronnie Tutt"

[@lechat8533]

Oh, Ron... Thank you for all the joy you have brought to my life with your incredible music skills. R.I.P.

[@presley17]

Ron Tutt only three years younger than ELVIS, AND still doing Great. 💪

[@Architectureguy]

Elvis said of Ronnie Tutt and Jerry Scheff "any way you look at it that's Tutt Scheff right there."

[@robindehlinger4698]

Such a great guy. And do modest about his talent.

[@davefk]

Those sunglasses are 'Rock 'n Roll' right there :-)

[@joanne26]

Hello from England R.I.P Ronnie Tutt I don't mind admitting i have shed a few tears today on learning of your death. Heartbreaking news but you can now meet up with your buddies in the TCB band that have gone before you and Elvis. We are all sad at this time but we must be happy at what you have left us with - lots of memories of our younger days.

[@retrowb3982]

Ron Tutt is my earliest influence. I loved listening to his drums on all the 70s Elvis recordings. Then at the age of 7 my parents took me to see Elvis in concert 1976 New Haven CT. His drumming blew my little mind and new that was I wanted to do. I've been playing drums for almost 40 yrs now. Thank you, Ronnie. Hope to meet you some day. Rowland

[@BiggSexyKSguy]

Lucky you to have gotten to see Elvis.

[@marcdemell5976]

Make a video on you tube.

[@chuckmadden2251]

What a great interview of a humble legend. RIP Ronnie Tutt

[@steveec9704]

Ronnie Tutt was a human metronome his timing was one of the best ever

[@jodyriggs7859]

Ronnie was great always happy best drummer, he was my favorite

[@domicam100]

Jerry Garcia. Nicky Hopkins, John Kahn, and Ron Tutt. One of the quartets ever!

[@domicam100]

Best quartet.

[@PeteN_2]

Ronnie Tutt , I'll not forget his double bass drum set up and awesome chops playing behind Elvis the first time I saw him play about '69 in concert , he just blew me away ,try and catch him possibly on video backing Elvis , amazing interaction between drummer and frontman . Thanks for this interview Dom , it bought back mem'ries .

[@CARDINAL701]

I have that DVD Elvis...Live Via Satellite from Hawaii...Ron was all over that dvd; over, under, sideways, and through it!! A legend, if for nothing else, he played with Elvis!!!

[@bevmchugh9816]

RIP. Ronnie you were the greatest drummer I’m sure Elvis appreciated your talent

[@gracieg7601]

I love Ronnie Tutt! I think he’s the best drummer Elvis ever had. He knew exactly the one Hit to do for Elvis.

[@GeeBee909]

Ron also played drums for Helen Reddy on her Live in London album back 1978 at the London Palladium. If you listen to the LP you hear Helen say "on drums is Ron Tutt". RIP to both

[@gocatgo74123]

Seen Elvis in 1972, and Neil Diamond many times. It was always a treat listening to Ronnie Tutt play! He was awesome!!!

[@paulstix1]

Brilliant interview with a top man . Thanks to Ron for the music and the life lessons . Thanks to Dom too .

[@carolinjersey5381]

Fabulous interview showcasing Ronnie's career. From tap dance lessons to Elvis, Jerry Garcia & Neil Diamond. Thanks for the memories and music Ronnie. RIP with your boy and Elvis. Heaven has an amazing band.

[@danyelow75]

What a Joy! Thanks for all these stories Dom.

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[@danyelow75]

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[@TrentonMakesMusic]

GREAT interview! This is my 1st time seeing Dom Famularo interview someone, he is excellent! Now I'll be digging around for more!

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[@edwindantes539]

Dom's opening statement to Ronnie, was so true. He is such a great and reactive drummer. I'm a huge Elvis fan, he could't have picked a better drummer than Ronnie Tutt.

[@Bricameron]

These interviews that you do are invaluable.

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[@mattcreeks1446]

I stumbled across this video today. What a captivating interview with my personal all-time favorite drummer. Thanks.

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[@kentkearney6623]

INTRO... . DA DAT DAA.....DA..DAT..DAHHH..ON DRUMS AND PERCUSSION RON TUTT...RON.

[@alicemilling3706]

Ronnie tutt you are awesome Elvis knew a great drummer you are God bless you Ron

[@CARDINAL701]

I remember watching Ronnie Tutt with Elvis on the concert that was broadcast via satellite in 1972 from Hawaii...I have the DVD to this day and still watch it. His performance, that whole band, were just awesome.

[@TS-gg9dk]

Ron Tutt is my absolute favourite in the TCB band with Elvis! I LOVE his drumming! ❤️💪👍

[@SolarReturn1966]

LEGENDARY! So grateful I had the opportunity, my only opportunity, to meet and shake King Tutts hand and get an autograph! Rest in God's Loving Peace Ronnie!

[@Smartcasual43]

What a great interview!

[@lynnalvaro1359]

Thank you Ron , you were the best with Elvis -right there always, with him -. All of you guys in the band. PERFECT for and with him. Always in our hearts. Love you.♥️♥️🙏🙏🇨🇦

[@orkycathcart6397]

COULD YOU JUST IMAGINE AS A DRUMMER BEING THE DRUM MACHINE IN ELVIS PRESLEYS BAND ???? WOW !!!!!!! THAT HAD TO BE THE HIGHLIGHT OF RONNIES COMPLETE CAREAR !!!!!!!!

[@daveradstock7507]

In truth Ronnie Tutt played drums for Neil Diamond far longer than he did for Elvis and any other artist or band, he was asked which was the greatest thrill, and he answered most diplomatically, stating with Elvis there was a sense of unpredictability, mystery, and was very exciting, with Neil Diamond it was more regimented, Neil is a perfectionist and left nothing to chance, we were well rehearsed, the whole set up was like a team, and Neil set us up to win every night we performed. Ronnie Tutt is the drummer any would be drummer aspired to be, a fabulous talent.

[@drumteacher43]

Awesome, i met Ron and elvis's original drummer JD Fontana. Both top shelf classy guys. love their fans and musc both!!

[@giraffesareselfish9563]

DJ Fontana

[@pamfrank3962]

The Greatest Drummer...great interview

[@rogerjoachim5699]

That was great knowing just how he started and played with all the greats ( ELVIS ) . Thank you Ron Tutt RIP

[@darrintomasick5270]

The greatest drummer of all time!

[@Whiskey_Friday]

Thanks for everything Ronnie... You'll be very missed Xx

[@jamesdean1143]

RIP Ronald Ellis Tutt (March 12, 1938 - October 16, 2021)

[@joannemcclure3546]

83, RIP, you were so good for Elvis!

[@elvisbullets7382]

After one of Ronnie's great solos " You get a scarf tonight son" - Elvis

[@gregdavis19]

My favorite drummer for sure! Ronnie has to be in the top 5 drummers in the world. He a power drummer.

[@kittiejacobs2877]

Not only THE drummer, but also a truly great guy. Thanks for adding the joy, Mr Tutt!

[@ramonatepel1701]

God bless him🙏 he was the best Drummer i ever saw and listning 💯🙏⚡️

[@musik4markwajdeman1964]

"American drummer, born 1938 in Dallas, Texas. Ron Tutt spent 10 years playing for Elvis Presley and was Neil Diamond's drummer from 1981-2016. He performed and/or recorded with Glen Campbell, Johnny Cash, Kenny Rogers, The Flying Burrito Bros, Los Lobos, Elvis Costello, Jerry Garcia, Billy Joel, Stevie Nicks and Michael McDonald, among many others." -discogs

[@debbieminton9589]

wow, that's 35 years drumming 🥁 with Neil Diamond ... I never realized it was that long with Neil ... that's amazing 💜 I have always been a huge fan of both Elvis and Neil, always will be 💜💜 !! ... and I'm a great fan of "the hard workin Ronnie Tutt", as Elvis would say ...

[@giraffesareselfish9563]

He only played 8 years with Elvis, 1969-1977, and didn't play every gig. The only 2 members of the TCB Band to play every single live show from 1969-1977 were James Burton and John Wilkinson

[@joannemcclure3546]

Elvis said in a 1977 show, after Ronnie was introduced and played a drum riff, “I see you’ve been eating your Wheaties”. So funny!

[@vivmatto725]

Simply an amazing musician and a beautiful man god bless Ron rip much respect ...

[@williamtomlinson6137]

What an awesome drummer. He and Buddy Rich are the reasons I started playing drums. Elvis' music came alive when Ronnie Tutt was drumming for him.

[@gracieg7601]

I agree.

[@rustyruss2962]

RIP Ronnie Tutt ⚡️⚡️TCB ⚡️⚡️GodBless ❤️🙏

[@Northeagle66]

Thank you Dom. This interview touches me deeply. I became a fan the year Elvis died. Hopefully, there was already such great music recorded. RIP Ron Tutt...

[@GlobalDrumming]

Thanks! Please share for more to enjoy!

[@nfcboys1984]

Interviewing a subject has become somewhat of a lost art. Don, you did an outstanding job with an absolute legend. Ron spoke about preparation. Very well prepared list of good questions. This interview will bless so many for generations to come! RIP Ronnie TCB⚡️

[@TheSessionsPanel]

Thank you! Dom has a way of allowing Artists to easily share very important information to help preserve this history!

[@michaelgregory2231]

Was introduced to him by seeing him in a small church in Sacramento, CA, Warehouse Ministries, play with his Elvis cohort, Jerry Scheff (a native Sacramentan) and LA studio guitarist, Mike Deasy. They appeared under the name Sanctified Boogie Band. I was in the front row, soaking up every note.

[@subatomic10]

I’m mesmerised by Tutts drumming ! Never ever get sick of hearing his playing ! Always full of energy and power ! His little embellishments, perfect fills etc , Elvis’s concerts wouldn’t have had that energy without Ronnie . What’s scary is he started playing at age 18 I think 👍🥁

[@gracieg7601]

It’s the truth. I hate hearing Elvis with that other big orchestra. The philharmonic orchestra. Icky. No one beats Elvis hand picked musicians. I had a guitarist for husband and a drummer son. I’ve been around many musicians. I about died when the philharmonic played for Elvis. I said no no no! It has to be his own musicians. Lol yeah Elvis was great with anyone but once you hear him with his own handpicked musicians no one else can do it.

[@debbieminton9589]

@@gracieg7601 ... unlike you, I do like Elvis with the orchestra, but you are very right ... his band members were the very BEST, as were all of his backup singers including JD Summner and the Stamps !! ... I love ALL his band and his singers !! 💜💜🎶🎶 TCB 🎶🎶💜💜

[@memphissommers4171]

It makes me want to throw up on my Tamas when I see all of the 'Johnny come lately's' praising master musicians like Ronnie, AFTER he's dead and gone. RIP Ron. MS

[@asandl]

Nice job interviewing Ron -- Dom Famularo you are a GREAT interviewer!

[@ninabatera]

Amazing interview!!! =D

[@mikekaylor1226]

Thank you so much for these wonderful interviews. This one is particularly poignant since Ron passed away shortly after it. I loved him with Elvis, and was so surprised when I saw Neil in March 1982 and he was suddenly Neil Diamond's drummer.

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[@colmkellyfrosses]

A great drummer and a very nice gentleman

[@vincentroberto9673]

Dom, again!! You asked the right question's and only someone with your kind of passion for music could of asked those deep question's.wow tap dancing violin,trumpet and then the drum's. No wonder why he was and is very musical. Those live elvis video's say's it all about mr tutt.

[@ericseghers4824]

The legendary drummer from The King!!! Thanks for all the good work man!!!👍👍👍

[@Drumma75]

I've been listening to him since I was little tyke! I'm 43 now and he's one of my favorite drummers. I'm a big Garcia fan and the 5-6 years or so he played with Jerry's band is my favorite.

[@raymondschmidt2003]

me too back in the early 60s

[@EdsonCamacho]

An amazing drummer who wrote his story alongside Elvis, congrats Run. : )

[@esprit853okg]

God bless you, Ron. An absolute gentleman to meet. Very modest, unassuming guy with great stories about Elvis cutting Burning Love. May he rest in peace.🥁

[@toddphipps5496]

Ronnie Tutt will remain the greatest drummer to ever hold a pair of wood sticks. He has inspired so many with his unmatchable talent, and creativity! The best! A humble and magnificent human being.

[@LudiCrust.]

I loved Tutt as a drummer with Elvis & Jerry Garcia. I saw him in person playing with the Jerry Garcia Band many times & they were among the best concerts I ever saw but it’s a bit of a stretch to call him the unequivocal best drummer ever.

[@1973833]

What a legend!Being behind the King...i always get shivers listening to Bridge over trouble water live...amazing song and performance!

[@obtennis1]

U great musician and I remember when u all u guys playing in Naples Fl and we shake hand we all ur team members U guys very fortunate to play with I Icon in the same stage God bless u and u family as well Love Elvis until we meet again Adios

[@breakfastsurreal5650]

I'd have been just as excited to meet Ron as I'd have been to meet Elvis, well it would have been close actually.

[@darrintomasick5270]

The greatest drummer of all time! With out Ron, Elvis' show wouldn't have ever worked. He made it all happen, What a legend!

[@Axeman517]

Ron is my favorite drummer of Elvis’, but to be fair, Elvis’ show worked very well when he used other drummers, too.

[@giraffesareselfish9563]

@@Axeman517 exactly

[@ebfebfan61]

Ron Tutt is my favorite drummer, since I was a kid and didn't pay much attention to who the players were on an Elvis album. I just wanted to hear Elvis. Ronnie always caught my attention on Elvis' songs. He used to play the crap out of those drums on those live Elvis albums. In the eighties, I went to a Neil Diamond concert and asked the guy sitting in front of me if I could look at the tour book he'd bought at the merch stand. I flipped when I saw a picture of Ronnie in it showing him as Neil's drummer. I was more excited about seeing Ronnie play drums than seeing Neil Diamond. Hahaha! This was back in the days before internet where you could look up someone's name and maybe find out who they were playing for. Thank you, Ron, for your awesome playing.

[@TheSessionsPanel]

Awesome, what a great surprise! Thanks for sharing your story & our videos!

[@DanielCastillo-jh1ke]

Con respeto decir que Ronnie era perfecto para Elvis es exacto, el tema para mi es que no hubo hasta hoy otro baterista , de la talla del Sr Tutt para nadie.

[@TheSessionsPanel]

Ron Tutt was one of a kind! Thanks for watching!

[@DontLetTheOldManIn]

A great interview! Amazingly I had never heard of Ronnie Tutt until about 30 minutes ago... ashamedly. But I have definitely heard him for 90% of my life being a lifelong Elvis fan. So many pearls of wisdom shared here.

[@pearldrummer4077]

Shane, check out some of his solos here on you tube. They are incredible.

[@brianmoylan1671]

Ron Tutt is all class !

[@susanburke5021]

R.i.p Ronnie tutt forever in are hearts 🙏💙🙏🌹

[@gaspasser]

Sammy Davis JR. , great tap dancer and great drummer

[@crazeeeegirl]

RIP RONNIE Such a legend. Will be sadly missed

[@giraffesareselfish9563]

While I agree that Ronnie Tutt was an amazing drummer and my favorite drummer of all time, it's not really fair to compare him to DJ Fontana as far as playing live with Elvis, is was a completely different time, different music, and really a different Elvis.

[@cooley23]

RIP Ronnie!

[@iansandersVortech500]

The beat the beat the beat !! in his words talking on forum and messenger couple of years ago, Couldn't believe i was talking to a living icon/legend RIP to the best drummer in the world (Rare drummer that moved with the artist and their every emotion)

[@DrumManCG]

Ron will never know just how much of a huge influence he was on me as a young drummer and even now at 45..... I so wish I could meet him someday and tell him.

[@tomnparmer]

Such a master at drums. Enjoyed his energy forever

[@darrintomasick5270]

A true pro, always prepared, and pulled everything together to keep the show as a professtonal

[@brendarico715]

His Drumming lives on♥️

[@WayneLeng]

Great interview with Ron Tutt! I really enjoyed it.

[@lindaharrelson331]

A Great Interview. Thank You.

[@TheSessionsPanel]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@brendarico715]

TCB Forever😊❤❤❤ Twinkle Toes😊 Great Interview😊