Tony Royster Jr ripping it uppp

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I had an appearance on Drumchannel a few days ago and got the friggin ridonkulous opportunity to meet my all-time favorite drummer, Tony Royster Jr :)
Epic thanks to Don Lombardi from DW who made the appearance and this epic experience possible. I got to hang out with Terry Bozzio aswell, and got a tour of the DW factory. Defo one of the most overwhelming days of my life thus far, so so SO appreciative to the people who made it possible.
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[@Tooschbag]

Anybody claiming that its sloppy or they can do it have no idea how great Tony Royster Jr. is. Kid could play circles around everybody at 12.

[@tamakit1990]

Agreed yo

[@CamelOnDirtBike]

Just because you can play technically difficult stuff at a very young age does not make you great musician.

[@JonahS777]

Mikael Vilhelmsson Oh really?

[@CamelOnDirtBike]

JonahS777 Is that even a question? Since music, at its best, is an artform. If you think that being technically advanced is enough to be a great musician you should think again.

[@jarmatthews8643]

Mikael Vilhelmsson Either way he is a great musician because he can create grooves and beats that are technically difficult and sound beautiful and plays them with great proficiency. Not only can he play/create any beat or groove that most people would have difficulty with, he plays them better.

[@Alexleight]

Well that escalated quickly.

[@giantkiller56]

That loud clanking you hear is the sound of millions of drummers around the world (myself included) dropping our sticks and walking away from the drums forever.

[@wdrumz]

I felt the same way watching Chad Szeliga, Carter Beauford, and Ketih Carlock. NOW I look forward to surpassing them and being the best I can be. I know I will get to that level. There was a time I literally almost questioned my path on drums but then God came through for me and helped me keep at it again for good reasons too =D

[@davidmullenax3039]

+wdrumz dude same. Seeing tony royster jr play that insane solo at 12 just about killed me but he hed been playing for 8 years! Iv been playen for 5 years an in 3 years im plannen to surpass his skill when he was 15 an in the future!

[@wdrumz]

David Mullenax Never let the excuse of more years over you question your path. I've seen A LOT of guys use that as a excuse to how they could be better than me when it's ironic how poor their technique is, can't groove, hit hard as shit, fills are sloppy, the works haha. I have been playing 5 years and bust my ass off almost everyday. Do not let that time go to waste bro.

[@Wannalikemy]

giantkiller56 If youre not at least this good by 6 years in, yeah you should definetley quit. Lolol

[@vikram8578]

Gordo Smith award for bullshit statement of the year goes to..

[@Kazyman]

As a drummer, I occasionaly play a vid of Royster to get a smile of appreciation on my face. In my opinion, he's one of the all time greats, EVEN when he was 12 years old. Wow.

[@JohnsyOmniscient]

What differentiates Tony from the other speedsters out there who is just as good or probably even better than him is that, he has a unique approach to the kit, when you hear him play, it's actually music that comes from him, there is musicality in his solos and not just random high-speed drum spins, that's why we all love him.

[@thedjames97]

I love that splash ending

[@Ru1Roy]

When I saw this video I was like "WELL I can play like that too!"... then I sat at my drum set and was like "How the hell did he play that..."

[@NIKKO500]

😂😂

[@Taqsii]

Love how he does this intense drumfill and ends it with a hit on the bell and goes back into his chill groove. Awesome!

[@andy5000120]

My thoughts exactly, I nearly wet myself when he just flicked off to that bell it sound amazing

[@goatflieg]

Spent some time with Tony at the Drum Fantasy Camp in Cleveland in 2008. Otherworldly skills... and one of the nicest and most unassuming guys I've ever met. Made a BIG positive impression on me.

[@kenhagerty5625]

Damn! Not even his own set!!

[@blindriverboy]

this may be the most unique drummer of our generation. I have never heard someone bring electronica and DJ styles to life like this. Amazing!

[@zacmilne9423]

I love how Cobus' most viewed video ( by a significant ratio) features Tony Royster Jr.

[@stevedrums1675]

He's not my favorite drummer ever, but he does things that I would have never thought physically possible. He is an unbelivable talent.

[@jeff_kal]

Short, sweet, and well rounded demo of the ingenuity and technical yet abstract and limitless ability that Tony possesses…been watching this particular clip for 15 years and it still amazes me. It’s a go to whenever I’m arguing with another musician about the worlds best drummer lol

[@mrdude1433]

lol i love how even if he doesnt want to play at first, he starts playing and plays something he likes and that gets him inspired, and the cycle continues...

[@KashTheTorontoMan]

There will always be haters but Tony Royster Jr. is the greatest

[@ecbennyj8078]

+Drummer Boy No hater here but Neil Peart 25 years ago would probably be as good as him, if not better.

[@gidoguy]

+ecbenny J Your joking right? lmao

[@tagusan8999]

They have completely different styles. Does not compute.

[@taikonauta7698]

+Gideon Ward Give some polyrythms to Royster and let's see what he does

[@camu123789]

I love Tony but.........Matt Garstka

[@DirERearEdits]

I thought I was a drummer

[@williamfreeman1709]

u thought wrong

[@Grit489]

Guess not

[@emanhacker]

Boston Chris You are but tony started at such a young age that hes just next level.

[@imaxdigital7052]

MARS VOLTA NEEDS ROYSTER AND ROYSTER NEEDS MARS VOLTA

[@steveroldanimal4306]

It's those little things that makes us appreciate drummers such as Tony. Absolutely incredible

[@ronjon5386]

I never get tired of this. I’ve watched it a hundred times at least . If I’m wanting to play and can’t get to it I pull this up just to remind myself just how much further I need to go and I have been playing for 40 years. Tony doesn’t even even take the damn jacket off. That butterfly swing between the crash cymbals is fucking amazing. Anyone that say anything negative about this is totally jealous. Sit down and rip it up. Amazing.

[@elizabethmstudios8692]

and this is how you quit drumming...

[@MrBrendanTime]

quitter

[@NOAHCASAS]

HE PLAYED YOUR DRUM SET LIKE YOU WILL NEVER PLAY IT

[@cigarzan]

This guy is an absolute monster on the tubs.

[@KimberlyThompson]

🤣😂 “One more bar and u were going to send me a bill!” 🔥😂Don’s the greatest! #TR🏆🥁 thanks Tony 💕

[@RonnySwift01]

Muscle. Memory. Repeat.

[@justinguerrero8941]

Every. Instrument. Is. Muscle. Memory. Drumming is one of the only if not the only instrument where improvising randomly shows real skill. *cough cough* unlike guitar *cough*

[@peacauve]

Ronny Swift wrong, very wrong.

[@RonnySwift01]

^ You dont even know dude. I can tell you dont play drums. Telling me im wrong, prove me wrong then dummy

[@peacauve]

You can tell huh. Alright namecaller, sooth sayer. Creation, separates being a basic drummer into a person with a talent. Go watch the one hour online lesson he does with roland.

[@peacauve]

He channels the energy. Jay Z.

[@ghost00110]

Tony: "But i dont wanna rip it up mann. im wearing my nice vest"

[@tigermilk808]

Just watching a few of his videos in the last few days and he's quickly risen to the top of my list of favorite drummers.

[@ryandirusso]

10 years later, still one of my favorite KZbin videos

[@YouOriginal]

Cobus Dylan Elise and Tony would be great friends!

[@kettlemagic]

Tony Royster Jr. would make a great drummer for Animals as Leaders.

[@BandaDK]

***** Clearly you don't know Animals as Leaders LOL.

[@strawlemon2693]

I totally agree.

[@BlizzReport]

no man^^ narvene koperweis is perfect for aal^^

[@firasnacef001]

Matt Garstka is the perfect fit for AAL. It's not just about skill, it's about the song writing potential and compatibility with the other members, which I find Matt great at.

[@kettlemagic]

Not saying I would change Garstka or anything - of course he's perfect. But just like Eric Moore works for TRAM, I think Tony Royster Jr. + Tosin Abasi would be an interesting mix.

[@michaelroane9813]

This video inpired me to pick up drumming when I was much younger. Every so often I rewatch it. Absolutely moving performance everytime. Wasn't even his kit!! Thanks Cobus and Tony Royster Jr. for all the fun I've had at the kit.

[@baustin4661]

just met him like a few hours ago. definitely one of the greatest. suuuuuuper humble dude.

[@perrezwilson2442]

He kilt it amazing solo he didn't over play. cool

[@LucasKingPiano]

Practice.

[@cheetah219]

i love the beginning the most cause he pushes the pulse back so effortlessly.

[@piercedevine]

I may or may not have cried because of how awesome that was..

[@raintiangja8502]

you know he is like the best drummer right now makes me feel i have a very long way to go to be as good as an expert unlike tony which is a master

[@appiahao]

Only chris Coleman can dislike this video

[@Doatello1991]

appiahao But Chris Coleman would never dislike this.

[@benblackburn2693]

every video i watch of him he always asks what he should play then he pulls out crazy shit like this.... all i can say is wow

[@FramingArmageddonIE]

I'm in love with that finish on that DW

[@premierclassfamily4607]

Best ever

[@user-wh6sp6st8s]

I hope he is getting paid a small king's ransom for playing in Jay Z. Using him to play Empire State of Mind, is like using an Atom Bomb to kill ants.

[@andy5000120]

Robert Davis he does a pretty amazing job of show me what you got though

[@andyham6094]

andy peacock when we plays with jay he sticks close to the recording unless jay sometimes tells him to go off random times and gives him a short spotlight solo. The times you see him shredding that song is when he’s just jamming to it or at a clinic

[@aldosmalls4136]

@@andy5000120 thatismyopinion!

[@aldosmalls4136]

Agree

[@SMHMewzik]

Tony Royster Jr. is one hell of a drummer, and Cobus ain't got shit on him. He's just fucking amazing, one of the best drummers out there.

[@Joshypooh1]

love the look of ease he has on some of these licks. Just insane

[@guidobottazzo]

136 DISLIKE? ah ah ah ah ah ah ridiculous. This solo is awesome. Jelaous haters.

[@tamakit1990]

I second that bro he is rad

[@boudou701]

excellent thanks for posting - reminds me of the first video of him when he was 12

[@goldenrick9704]

Used to watch this with my friend back in 2011 he passed this year ... he’s in a better place now.

[@kenpoels]

still makes me smile in 2020!

[@ChristianSchonbergerMusic]

Darn! He's the best. On top of his awesome technique, speed and power there's a flow, soulfulness and musicality to everything he plays. He never sounds stiff, never "rehearsed". Looks like he could do just about every gig on this planet. He's the man!

[@zakwhite1929]

SO sick Cobus I Love Tony Royster Jr!!!!!

[@angeriod]

one of my fav drummers. VERy nice!

[@hahaimnottellingyou]

mad probs to meeting him hes been my fav forever

[@clemensspark9689]

God damn! Playing with such a drummer is being transported into rhythm heaven!

[@nikiwolfe]

dud that kit is amazingly beautiful. i want a kit just like it. TONY ROYSTER JR. IS FACKIN AMAZING

[@LegendaryZell]

I Been Watchin Him Since I Was Born And Then To Now He Has Done Nothing But Gotten Better!

[@100megafart]

and he still plays thoes drums like a BOSS!!!!

[@cmusnyder]

Dude's a clinic every time he sits down to improv a solo.

[@colourfulwithaU]

He started out having no idea what he was going to play. Within a few bars he knew EXACTLY what to do. What a boss.

[@davecreates]

Tony is incredible! A great drummer since his young age :D

[@roryando]

I like the fact that it wasnt done with mics, it gives it that unique sound

[@tEE_mAKETU]

This still bangs in 2024

[@drummer4life15]

i love these guys

[@vijayakumarvaikom1118]

I have been watching your videos so long

[@yacuzndrew3817]

It’s like he tests his own limits and completes the limit every time and continues to plays , gods gift 🎁

[@SuperFlanders123]

Straight killing it....Wasn't thinking about it....JUST DID IT!🙂

[@ultraphobic69]

Wow...that's just waaaaay to good!!

[@Mmmyess]

I remember seeing a video of TRJ drumming when he was something like five or six years old, back when the internet was just barely invented. Cool to see him around and still drumming brilliantly. I'm a little surprised that no one is wearing hearing protection.

[@BeersBikesandTheFlag]

The KING of Kings

[@cosmicjazzman4817]

Tony is fantastic period. Those who think otherwise are jealous.

[@matiasdimaurizio]

increible , sin palabras , maester he is a genius!!

[@bigchubby99]

Tony came to the guitar center I work at, and I was dealing with a customer in my department. The drum area, and I asked the customer to wait until Tony had finished playing. Played something similar to this..

[@RouletteBandNJ]

This man is amazing.

[@rileynowe8671]

Tony is so awsome

[@stoner12008]

i watch this at least once a week.

[@TheOREOswagger]

Tony is a beast! And you have to think this is all improv'd. He makes it up as he goes along. Makes it even better.

[@OndskapensHersker]

This dude is beyond a machine.

[@deanknight333]

He just blew my damn mind.

[@cdizzle35]

He's just a BEAST man!!

[@mikeleza]

Incredible!

[@SpeedoInc]

THAT WAS SICCCC!!! rock on bro

[@gillyobaggin]

you are now or have just witnessed one of the best drummers to ever live.

[@ManleyReviews]

wow, that drumset is beautiful, but Tony's playing was even more scenic!!

[@adurgaram]

Whuahahhaa what a guy still love his playing, very innovative !!!

[@Eirik208]

@gillyobaggin I agree! He's one of my favorite drummers!

[@stevensonelian9245]

Perfect Tony

[@adaminverted]

i love the little "stop it" hand gesture at the end after cobus says "dude!" hahaha

[@JohnClaxon]

Wicked sick beats!

[@daaawwwaaa]

just amazing cant say anything else

[@thearnats]

illmatic.. great work Tony

[@sqweebel1]

I love the gesture at 2:42, as if he doesn't now how amazingly adroit that performance was.

[@ACompetitiveHalo]

I like his drumming, and the sound from the camera is surprisingly good. :)

[@hotdrumchick]

I remember when Tony was 12-13, on the streets of NYC, drumming on those paint buckets. I knew he would go far!

[@Dopamine666]

Tony Royster ROCKS!! He is so silly awesome on drums

[@WrathOfJigglypuff]

I yemember a video ages ago of Tony Royster jr as a kid on some TV show doing a solo at the age of 10 or something. Balls to the walls amazing there aswell.

[@BJTheDrummer]

RHCP-snow in the background + tony royster jr. + tony royster jr's swagg + drums + cobus + drumchannel = wow

[@LilLWH]

i dont know what to say about this, ive never seen someone as amazing as him before

[@theinspectorgary]

Tony Royster is damn hard to top...

[@nocturnezero]

"Royster Jr. has played with Imajin, Lazyeye, New Flava, and En Vogue. He performed on the 42nd Annual Grammy Awards show at the age of 15, and an international tour in 2001 backing #1 selling Japanese artist Hikaru Utada as well as performing with Paul Shaffer (of Late Show with David Letterman) in the Nickelodeon House Band. In addition, he is also currently playing with Francisco Fattoruso, Jay-Z, Joe Jonas and his own band."

[@kimalsry]

this guy is awesome

[@metalmonkey007888]

I DID NOT expect that.. Man this guys is good! :)