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

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  • Join Tommy Aldridge as he discusses the iconic drumming in the song "Over The Mountain" by Ozzy Osbourne. Tommy fondly recalls the joy of performing the song live with Randy and Ozzy. He praises the song's well-constructed drum part, which follows Randy Rhoads' lead and plays itself with its unique character. Randy encouraged Tommy to add his own touch, making the performance heavier and more impactful. 🤘🏼
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    0:00 - Intro
    1:02 - Opening Drum Fill
    2:03 - The Verse
    3:16 - Full Song
    7:46 - Outro
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  • @DrumeoOfficial
    @DrumeoOfficial  10 місяців тому +417

    What an amazing lineup: Ozzy Osbourne, Randy Rhoads, Rudy Sarzo and Tommy Aldridge. 💪🏼 Are you ready to take the stage like Tommy? Play along with these drumless tracks and many more. Try 7 days of Drumeo for FREE. Visit 👉🏼 drumeo.com/trial to get started!

    • @jcsk8
      @jcsk8 10 місяців тому +3

      That´s the so called "superband"

    • @Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle
      @Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle 10 місяців тому +5

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

    • @stevenfederico2594
      @stevenfederico2594 10 місяців тому

      @@chasebeaversthats so stupid

    • @Twotontessie
      @Twotontessie 10 місяців тому +6

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

    • @Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle
      @Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle 10 місяців тому +8

      @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

  • @kerbygator
    @kerbygator 9 місяців тому +339

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

    • @euanshanks
      @euanshanks 7 місяців тому +5

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

    • @Frank-sr1dz
      @Frank-sr1dz 5 місяців тому +1

      💯💯💯💯💯💯✌️✌️✌️🍻🍻🍻

    • @bukitawanhijau
      @bukitawanhijau 5 місяців тому +5

      Agreed..better than Lars😁

    • @nolatux
      @nolatux 4 місяці тому +1

      Yes, I saw him drum for Ted Nugent supporting KISS on their "farewell" tour back in 2000.

    • @MannyQuacioua
      @MannyQuacioua 4 місяці тому +4

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

  • @frankspikes7858
    @frankspikes7858 10 місяців тому +773

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

    • @mylovesongs2429
      @mylovesongs2429 9 місяців тому +9

      awesomely well said!!!

    • @gsmith207
      @gsmith207 9 місяців тому +13

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

    • @bkg1964bg
      @bkg1964bg 9 місяців тому +10

      Dude is the Madman

    • @Kozmonot420
      @Kozmonot420 9 місяців тому +8

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

    • @metalheadrelic9873
      @metalheadrelic9873 9 місяців тому

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

  • @TheDrum2010
    @TheDrum2010 8 місяців тому +158

    For him to say "this tune just plays itself" and then bang out such a virtuoso performance can only indicate genius.
    WOW 😮
    Love Tommy Aldridge

    • @xdami4nx
      @xdami4nx 6 місяців тому +3

      I was just thinking the same thing

    • @twolak1972
      @twolak1972 5 місяців тому +4

      How old is this guy. DAMN that dude can still flat out rock it.

    • @kingkeefage
      @kingkeefage 5 місяців тому +2

      ​@@twolak1972 He's 73.

    • @MrJonube
      @MrJonube 3 місяці тому +2

      Mr. Aldridge had me at Black Oak Arkansas.

    • @paulpence8895
      @paulpence8895 2 місяці тому +2

      Right... it just plays itself... not from my hands and feet behind a drum set... LOL!!!!

  • @marsailmar2
    @marsailmar2 5 місяців тому +67

    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
      @whatcher8151 Місяць тому

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

    • @earlmcgrath220
      @earlmcgrath220 Місяць тому +3

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

    • @Hjerte_Verke
      @Hjerte_Verke 24 дні тому

      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.

  • @dougmorato
    @dougmorato 10 місяців тому +445

    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
      @Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle 10 місяців тому +15

      He's absolutely loyal to Randy's memory

    • @texasturner2313
      @texasturner2313 10 місяців тому +14

      Tommy’s a legend in his own right.

    • @JT-sl3ui
      @JT-sl3ui 10 місяців тому +11

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

    • @joelspaulding5964
      @joelspaulding5964 10 місяців тому +4

      Humble is a word never before used to describe Tommy.

    • @Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle
      @Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @redsed1565
    @redsed1565 10 місяців тому +244

    This man has the power every rock drummer should have!

    • @reggaefan2700
      @reggaefan2700 9 місяців тому

      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
      @tricky92x 9 місяців тому +9

      @@reggaefan2700 laughable? WTF are you talking about?

    • @redsed1565
      @redsed1565 9 місяців тому +1

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

    • @AceCourageRockManiac
      @AceCourageRockManiac 9 місяців тому +4

      Not only what his drumming concerns. He also knew how to handle all those huge ego guys such as Ozzy (and Sharon), Yngwie, Uncle Ted or David Coverdale.

    • @Slamgod
      @Slamgod 9 місяців тому +2

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

  • @SebaStarscream
    @SebaStarscream 9 місяців тому +42

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

  • @mikatamm
    @mikatamm 8 місяців тому +11

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

  • @QuadroPlay
    @QuadroPlay 10 місяців тому +179

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

    • @tonep3168
      @tonep3168 10 місяців тому +2

      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
      @reggaefan2700 9 місяців тому +1

      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
      @Edaloy27 9 місяців тому +8

      @@reggaefan2700Aldridge credits Kerslake for this composition at the beginning

    • @arthurmurfitt7698
      @arthurmurfitt7698 8 місяців тому

      @@reggaefan2700thank you, please move on…

  • @erickjason9092
    @erickjason9092 9 місяців тому +181

    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
      @trendmassacre8423 9 місяців тому +2

      Right on! Everything about that song screams heavy metal!

    • @random__joe
      @random__joe 9 місяців тому

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

    • @fordhamdonnington2738
      @fordhamdonnington2738 9 місяців тому +1

      I always knew that. How could you not?

    • @benjaminthiel4398
      @benjaminthiel4398 9 місяців тому +5

      @@fordhamdonnington2738 woah sorry there tough guy lol

    • @fordhamdonnington2738
      @fordhamdonnington2738 9 місяців тому

      @benjaminthiel4398 it's just a simple fact, breddah

  • @Giitzerland
    @Giitzerland 9 місяців тому +145

    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
      @godsinbox 7 місяців тому +1

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

    • @Frank-sr1dz
      @Frank-sr1dz 5 місяців тому +2

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

    • @barrytempleton-qv4rw
      @barrytempleton-qv4rw 5 місяців тому +1

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

    • @generay6807
      @generay6807 21 день тому +1

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

  • @Boudica234
    @Boudica234 8 місяців тому +86

    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.

  • @randallrhoads3271
    @randallrhoads3271 10 місяців тому +591

    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
      @bill2527 9 місяців тому +20

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

    • @johnnybasco5860
      @johnnybasco5860 9 місяців тому +15

      Tommy is the shit!!!!

    • @jamesmarshall4364
      @jamesmarshall4364 9 місяців тому +5

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

    • @buttkrusher
      @buttkrusher 9 місяців тому +1

      @@jamesmarshall4364 yep!

    • @mikecraig109
      @mikecraig109 9 місяців тому +29

      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.

  • @EricFDrums
    @EricFDrums 10 місяців тому +206

    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
      @jcsk8 10 місяців тому +2

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

    • @mr.g1758
      @mr.g1758 10 місяців тому +2

      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
      @EricFDrums 10 місяців тому +9

      @@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
      @mr.g1758 10 місяців тому

      @@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
      @EricFDrums 10 місяців тому +1

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

  • @proximeoscolassianopolis8114
    @proximeoscolassianopolis8114 8 місяців тому +8

    Tommy Aldridge, what a beast.

  • @ivangallardo8061
    @ivangallardo8061 7 місяців тому +17

    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

  • @rhythmista7707
    @rhythmista7707 10 місяців тому +377

    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
      @jcsk8 10 місяців тому +43

      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
      @Rvp5150 10 місяців тому +20

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

    • @davidgomersall7185
      @davidgomersall7185 10 місяців тому +29

      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
      @davidgomersall7185 10 місяців тому +11

      ​@@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
      @JonnyJungle77 10 місяців тому +17

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

  • @nathanduke5323
    @nathanduke5323 10 місяців тому +196

    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
      @quinnsmith2955 9 місяців тому +13

      just imagine playing a whole damn show like that

    • @nathanduke5323
      @nathanduke5323 9 місяців тому +10

      @@quinnsmith2955 he's definitely the real deal.

    • @xdrizzlehellx
      @xdrizzlehellx 9 місяців тому

      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

    • @BigDees19
      @BigDees19 9 місяців тому +24

      ​​@@xdrizzlehellxhis ain't no video editing bro he's a legend and a rockstar for a reason you dont think got the best of the best in their perspective fields?
      This isn't Hollywood cgi bro he's the real damn deal.

    • @anthonyfrench3169
      @anthonyfrench3169 9 місяців тому +4

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

  • @srogers500
    @srogers500 2 місяці тому +4

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

  • @TScottW99
    @TScottW99 8 місяців тому +34

    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
      @disseminationnetwork 4 місяці тому

      Love Whitesnake too!

    • @mkp3824
      @mkp3824 25 днів тому

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

    • @bradlyferrell9122
      @bradlyferrell9122 20 днів тому +1

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

    • @bradlyferrell9122
      @bradlyferrell9122 20 днів тому

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

  • @rkchang77
    @rkchang77 10 місяців тому +102

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

    • @reggaefan2700
      @reggaefan2700 9 місяців тому +2

      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
      @rkchang77 9 місяців тому +11

      @@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

  • @HugoVarvoglis
    @HugoVarvoglis 10 місяців тому +13

    And he is 72, amazing...

  • @burkejones8277
    @burkejones8277 3 місяці тому +17

    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.

  • @simontron98
    @simontron98 7 місяців тому +23

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

  • @garyleahy4537
    @garyleahy4537 10 місяців тому +61

    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
      @Slamgod 9 місяців тому +2

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

    • @patrickluchycky1172
      @patrickluchycky1172 Місяць тому

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

  • @andyyarnell7579
    @andyyarnell7579 9 місяців тому +107

    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
      @damone70 9 місяців тому

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

    • @drivinsouth651
      @drivinsouth651 9 місяців тому

      Fucking awesome!

    • @drivinsouth651
      @drivinsouth651 9 місяців тому

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

    • @damone70
      @damone70 9 місяців тому +1

      @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
      @drivinsouth651 9 місяців тому

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

  • @markb7067
    @markb7067 9 місяців тому +17

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

    • @caleroby9483
      @caleroby9483 3 місяці тому +1

      Agreed!!!!!
      It Kicks Ass!
      ❤🥁🔊

    • @guanoguy4800
      @guanoguy4800 2 місяці тому +1

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

  • @theotherrobzombie
    @theotherrobzombie 3 місяці тому +4

    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.

  • @MrDaveondrums
    @MrDaveondrums 10 місяців тому +93

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

    • @deaterk
      @deaterk 10 місяців тому +9

      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
      @ThaiThom 10 місяців тому +14

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

    • @LyonThroy-RSA
      @LyonThroy-RSA 9 місяців тому +21

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

    • @mikepalmer2219
      @mikepalmer2219 9 місяців тому +4

      @@LyonThroy-RSAshe is good at that.

    • @ALONSOBETETTA
      @ALONSOBETETTA 9 місяців тому +1

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

  • @dp6297
    @dp6297 9 місяців тому +91

    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
      @richardzwank2011 4 місяці тому

      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.

  • @imtheonevanhalen1557
    @imtheonevanhalen1557 Місяць тому +2

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

  • @seba5837
    @seba5837 7 місяців тому +3

    He plays with such energy! That touch

  • @brodie659
    @brodie659 10 місяців тому +48

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

    • @Unsupported_name
      @Unsupported_name 10 місяців тому +3

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

    • @stevenbrown7873
      @stevenbrown7873 9 місяців тому +5

      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
      @mylovesongs2429 9 місяців тому +1

      he beat those drums like a stepchild! 🤣

  • @deaterk
    @deaterk 10 місяців тому +52

    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
      @mattteee2973 9 місяців тому +1

      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
      @cirenosnor5768 9 місяців тому +2

      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
      @chriskrausesmovie 8 місяців тому

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

  • @jerrysale9937
    @jerrysale9937 9 місяців тому +72

    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
      @xulphyte 5 місяців тому

      God? Hahaha

    • @ray32245mv
      @ray32245mv 3 місяці тому

      @@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..

  • @godofthunder2277
    @godofthunder2277 8 місяців тому +12

    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.

  • @FrontSeatDriver
    @FrontSeatDriver 9 місяців тому +77

    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
      @thomasdaniels6824 9 місяців тому +9

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

    • @FrontSeatDriver
      @FrontSeatDriver 9 місяців тому

      @@thomasdaniels6824 🤣

    • @djshad1885
      @djshad1885 9 місяців тому +3

      He looked like he was 70 in 82

    • @gantarooaenigman
      @gantarooaenigman 9 місяців тому

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

    • @Moose803
      @Moose803 9 місяців тому

      ​@@gantarooaenigmanwhat

  • @alansmith7833
    @alansmith7833 10 місяців тому +66

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

    • @reggaefan2700
      @reggaefan2700 9 місяців тому

      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
      @bigbobbitchinii123 9 місяців тому +2

      ​@@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.

  • @humblehombre9904
    @humblehombre9904 9 місяців тому +50

    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!

  • @timvonswine1970
    @timvonswine1970 7 місяців тому +3

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

  • @StacyArangael-cz1jr
    @StacyArangael-cz1jr 10 місяців тому +10

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

  • @boneheded2819
    @boneheded2819 9 місяців тому +51

    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.

  • @slusorama
    @slusorama 5 місяців тому +6

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

  • @lflucena
    @lflucena 8 місяців тому +2

    Tommy is a LEGEND!

  • @stonerdemon
    @stonerdemon 10 місяців тому +7

    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.

  • @intertubicular
    @intertubicular 10 місяців тому +9

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

  • @Roke2274
    @Roke2274 8 місяців тому +9

    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.

  • @wwltd3036
    @wwltd3036 9 місяців тому +3

    Videos like this ensure music like this can be played faithfully live hundreds of years from now.

  • @Baldmaxx
    @Baldmaxx 9 місяців тому +32

    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.

  • @stevemartinez117
    @stevemartinez117 9 місяців тому +27

    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 🙏❤️

  • @thomashorrock7221
    @thomashorrock7221 9 місяців тому +7

    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!

  • @arturoalmazan5262
    @arturoalmazan5262 8 місяців тому +2

    an absolute legend. Tommy Aldridge 🤘rock on 🤘

  • @drummerdan95
    @drummerdan95 10 місяців тому +29

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

  • @richardemms
    @richardemms 10 місяців тому +59

    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.

  • @victorjohnson7512
    @victorjohnson7512 9 місяців тому +3

    50+ years of rock drumming has kept Tommy in great shape. This guy's a legend.

    • @DjBolt11
      @DjBolt11 9 місяців тому

      Funny enough, a study showed that rock and heavy metal music is actually good for the health, both physically and mentally. Don’t doubt it!

  • @santiagorivera6810
    @santiagorivera6810 8 місяців тому +1

    Knowing Randy went to my middle school then my rival high school makes me love the fucking guy so much more man

  • @markiejames7911
    @markiejames7911 9 місяців тому +37

    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. 😢

  • @WKelleyLucas_KustomScatterguns
    @WKelleyLucas_KustomScatterguns 10 місяців тому +12

    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!

  • @Sheepdog80
    @Sheepdog80 9 місяців тому +1

    Probably three of the most talented rock musicians ever put together randy ,Aldridge and rudy

  • @bagofdoughnutsvinny1574
    @bagofdoughnutsvinny1574 8 місяців тому +1

    What a track. The percussion is insane.

  • @duarte_almeida_music
    @duarte_almeida_music 10 місяців тому +11

    He just shines without being arrogant!I love him!

  • @MikeRuh01
    @MikeRuh01 9 місяців тому +11

    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

  • @artmeddaugh6669
    @artmeddaugh6669 9 місяців тому +10

    Love it! Mad respect for Tommy. He's Killed the drums for so many years, it's fantastic to see him still Killin' it in his 70's.
    I got to see him perform with Ozzy and Whitesnake and they never disappoint. "Over the Mountain" is one of my favorites,
    the drums and Randy's guitar just shred. Thanks, and much love.

  • @SirenBandUS
    @SirenBandUS 10 місяців тому +12

    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.

  • @postingid3214
    @postingid3214 9 місяців тому +6

    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.

  • @stephenlandry9061
    @stephenlandry9061 8 місяців тому +1

    He’s something else, playing this way at his age. He’s a legend

  • @michaelb.42112
    @michaelb.42112 4 місяці тому +2

    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.

  • @kenRoberts1984
    @kenRoberts1984 10 місяців тому +27

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

  • @jerm2011
    @jerm2011 9 місяців тому +4

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

  • @billyt9987
    @billyt9987 10 днів тому

    Tommy has always had the sweetest sounding kit

  • @mickywinters8451
    @mickywinters8451 3 місяці тому +1

    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.

  • @mikej9619
    @mikej9619 10 місяців тому +23

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

  • @peter5014
    @peter5014 10 місяців тому +14

    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🤘🏻

  • @abidababida7096
    @abidababida7096 9 місяців тому +1

    Got to see Ozzy live with Randy and Tommy before Randy died. It was one hell of a great show. Randy in my opinion was one of the best guitarists EVER. Tommy was in my top 5 favorite drummers and as an 80’s teen playing drums, i listened to a lot of Tommy. Always a rock solid drummer.

  • @armandosolisdavalos6038
    @armandosolisdavalos6038 6 місяців тому +1

    I remember see Tommy playing the drums with Randy un the rare televisión program ,I was Impressed!!..
    Up! Tommy Aldridge....

  • @johnsurreal
    @johnsurreal 9 місяців тому +27

    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
      @Toolmybass 9 місяців тому

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

    • @johnsurreal
      @johnsurreal 9 місяців тому +1

      @@Toolmybass left the caps lock on there bro lul

    • @Toolmybass
      @Toolmybass 9 місяців тому

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

    • @gakefeddy3709
      @gakefeddy3709 9 місяців тому

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

    • @gakefeddy3709
      @gakefeddy3709 9 місяців тому

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

  • @MashaT22
    @MashaT22 10 місяців тому +25

    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
      @montekristo5048 9 місяців тому

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

  • @Spaghetti_policy
    @Spaghetti_policy 20 днів тому

    The True Legend of 80’s Rock. Anyone who was into metal back then knew Tommy was our generations Bonham.

  • @RICCARDOREARDON
    @RICCARDOREARDON 2 місяці тому +1

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

  • @DrxSlump
    @DrxSlump 9 місяців тому +9

    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.

  • @I_dont_even_like_money
    @I_dont_even_like_money 10 місяців тому +28

    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
      @MrDJELEDJE 10 місяців тому

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

    • @hellion5206
      @hellion5206 9 місяців тому

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

  • @tfs4499
    @tfs4499 Місяць тому

    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!!!

  • @timothyross2290
    @timothyross2290 10 місяців тому +20

    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!

  • @noahmercy-mann4323
    @noahmercy-mann4323 9 місяців тому +27

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

  • @MickeyBelanger-pr7uj
    @MickeyBelanger-pr7uj 9 місяців тому

    Such a big part of my childhood. favorite band of all time. Diary of a Madman

  • @jamesweldon9726
    @jamesweldon9726 9 місяців тому +10

    Wow! This has always been my favorite Ozzy song, to see and hear Tommy's version of it in HD video is really a treat! Thank you Drumeo and Tommy, that was great!

  • @wardseyssens7474
    @wardseyssens7474 10 місяців тому +7

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

  • @fernanda722
    @fernanda722 10 місяців тому +8

    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

  • @foketesz
    @foketesz 8 місяців тому +3

    Granted, technique and musicianship are indispensable, but his attitude brings drumming to another level. Sounds like a record from the source. A pleasure, and inspiring.

  • @skellym37061
    @skellym37061 9 місяців тому +22

    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!

  • @slimwthatiltedbrim2733
    @slimwthatiltedbrim2733 10 місяців тому +7

    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

  • @mwdanny
    @mwdanny Місяць тому

    I’m a guitarist and I’m 53. Not only did I grow up with this song and Randy, but he’s my all time favorite. That being said, Tommy is also one of my favorite drummers…. I can watch this all day. I actually feel that I’m a frustrated drummer who chose guitar. Thanks Tommy.

  • @user-wd2iy9bc7y
    @user-wd2iy9bc7y 23 дні тому

    I met Tommy at a drum clinic years ago, he had many great Ozzy stories. I use to see him as a kid with Black Oak Arkansas many times. For some reason, he did not explain he would not say anything about his former band. He will always be one of those iconic drummers that left his mark on the music world.

  • @isMike999
    @isMike999 10 місяців тому +7

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

  • @robbie5984
    @robbie5984 9 місяців тому +2

    Most solid band in the early 80’s. Four absolute beasts. What a great drum thru.

  • @tragicallymalicious1
    @tragicallymalicious1 2 місяці тому

    I havent banged my head so hard to that song since the 80's. What a freakin' amazing performance

  • @michaelcharlton6438
    @michaelcharlton6438 10 місяців тому +4

    I remember trying to learn the intro lick when it first came out...trying to impress a girl...lol. FYI - I know we are focused on the drum part, but the live shots they are showing are with Jake E. Lee on guitar.

  • @rodneybrimer5171
    @rodneybrimer5171 9 місяців тому +5

    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.

  • @elgerardoedwardio2498
    @elgerardoedwardio2498 9 місяців тому +1

    Such an amazing drum track for this song. Rhoads stated of Aldridge in late 1981 that "he was always my favorite drummer", stating that he was "knocked out" by the drummer after seeing him perform with Black Oak Arkansas on television in the 1970s.