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
    @Tooschbag 10 років тому +250

    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
      @tamakit1990 10 років тому +6

      Agreed yo

    • @CamelOnDirtBike
      @CamelOnDirtBike 10 років тому +5

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

    • @JonahS777
      @JonahS777 10 років тому +20

      Mikael Vilhelmsson Oh really?

    • @CamelOnDirtBike
      @CamelOnDirtBike 10 років тому +5

      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
      @jarmatthews8643 9 років тому +31

      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.

  • @giantkiller56
    @giantkiller56 10 років тому +263

    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
      @wdrumz 9 років тому +7

      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
      @davidmullenax3039 9 років тому +3

      +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
      @wdrumz 9 років тому +3

      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
      @Wannalikemy 9 років тому

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

    • @vikram8578
      @vikram8578 9 років тому +7

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

  • @Kazyman
    @Kazyman 7 років тому +60

    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.

  • @Alexleight
    @Alexleight 10 років тому +79

    Well that escalated quickly.

  • @JohnsyOmniscient
    @JohnsyOmniscient 9 років тому +44

    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.

  • @Ru1Roy
    @Ru1Roy 10 років тому +51

    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..."

  • @Taqsii
    @Taqsii 10 років тому +16

    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
      @andy5000120 5 років тому

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

  • @goatflieg
    @goatflieg 9 років тому +14

    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.

  • @thedjames97
    @thedjames97 9 років тому +37

    I love that splash ending

  • @stevedrums1675
    @stevedrums1675 13 років тому +7

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

  • @blindriverboy
    @blindriverboy 12 років тому +4

    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!

  • @jeff_kal
    @jeff_kal 2 роки тому +3

    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
    @mrdude1433 12 років тому +4

    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...

  • @zacmilne9423
    @zacmilne9423 10 років тому +12

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

  • @ronjon5386
    @ronjon5386 4 роки тому +2

    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.

  • @kenhagerty5625
    @kenhagerty5625 9 років тому +64

    Damn! Not even his own set!!

  • @KashTheTorontoMan
    @KashTheTorontoMan 8 років тому +26

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

    • @ecbennyj8078
      @ecbennyj8078 8 років тому +1

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

    • @gidoguy
      @gidoguy 8 років тому +4

      +ecbenny J Your joking right? lmao

    • @tagusan8999
      @tagusan8999 8 років тому +2

      They have completely different styles. Does not compute.

    • @taikonauta7698
      @taikonauta7698 8 років тому

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

    • @camu123789
      @camu123789 8 років тому +2

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

  • @DirERearEdits
    @DirERearEdits 8 років тому +129

    I thought I was a drummer

    • @williamfreeman1709
      @williamfreeman1709 7 років тому +6

      u thought wrong

    • @Grit489
      @Grit489 5 років тому +1

      Guess not

    • @emanhacker
      @emanhacker 4 роки тому +2

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

  • @steveroldanimal4306
    @steveroldanimal4306 11 років тому +1

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

  • @KimberlyThompson
    @KimberlyThompson 5 років тому +1

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

  • @NOAHCASAS
    @NOAHCASAS 5 років тому +7

    HE PLAYED YOUR DRUM SET LIKE YOU WILL NEVER PLAY IT

  • @ghost00110
    @ghost00110 12 років тому +6

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

  • @tigermilk808
    @tigermilk808 12 років тому

    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.

  • @michaelroane9813
    @michaelroane9813 4 роки тому

    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.

  • @imaxdigital7052
    @imaxdigital7052 8 років тому +15

    MARS VOLTA NEEDS ROYSTER AND ROYSTER NEEDS MARS VOLTA

  • @RonnySwift01
    @RonnySwift01 9 років тому +11

    Muscle. Memory. Repeat.

    • @justinguerrero8941
      @justinguerrero8941 9 років тому +2

      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
      @peacauve 9 років тому

      Ronny Swift wrong, very wrong.

    • @RonnySwift01
      @RonnySwift01 9 років тому +2

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

    • @peacauve
      @peacauve 9 років тому +1

      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
      @peacauve 9 років тому

      He channels the energy. Jay Z.

  • @ryandirusso
    @ryandirusso 2 роки тому

    10 years later, still one of my favorite UA-cam videos

  • @baustin4661
    @baustin4661 12 років тому

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

  • @elizabethmstudios8692
    @elizabethmstudios8692 10 років тому +61

    and this is how you quit drumming...

  • @YouOriginal
    @YouOriginal 13 років тому +4

    Cobus Dylan Elise and Tony would be great friends!

  • @cigarzan
    @cigarzan 12 років тому +1

    This guy is an absolute monster on the tubs.

  • @cheetah219
    @cheetah219 11 років тому

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

  • @perrezwilson2442
    @perrezwilson2442 10 років тому +3

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

  • @LucasKingPiano
    @LucasKingPiano 11 років тому +9

    Practice.

  • @goldenrick9704
    @goldenrick9704 3 роки тому

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

  • @piercedevine
    @piercedevine 10 років тому

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

  • @raintiangja8502
    @raintiangja8502 6 років тому +3

    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

  • @kettlemagic
    @kettlemagic 10 років тому +54

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

    • @BandaDK
      @BandaDK 10 років тому +12

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

    • @strawlemon2693
      @strawlemon2693 10 років тому

      I totally agree.

    • @BlizzReport
      @BlizzReport 9 років тому +4

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

    • @firasnacef001
      @firasnacef001 7 років тому +14

      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
      @kettlemagic 7 років тому +7

      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.

  • @benblackburn2693
    @benblackburn2693 12 років тому

    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
    @FramingArmageddonIE 11 років тому

    I'm in love with that finish on that DW

  • @premierclassfamily4607
    @premierclassfamily4607 10 років тому +3

    Best ever

  • @appiahao
    @appiahao 10 років тому +32

    Only chris Coleman can dislike this video

    • @Doatello1991
      @Doatello1991 6 років тому +2

      appiahao But Chris Coleman would never dislike this.

  • @Joshypooh1
    @Joshypooh1 12 років тому

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

  • @kenpoels
    @kenpoels 3 роки тому

    still makes me smile in 2020!

  • @user-wh6sp6st8s
    @user-wh6sp6st8s 6 років тому +6

    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
      @andy5000120 5 років тому

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

    • @andyham6094
      @andyham6094 3 роки тому +1

      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
      @aldosmalls4136 3 роки тому

      @@andy5000120 thatismyopinion!

    • @aldosmalls4136
      @aldosmalls4136 3 роки тому

      Agree

  • @guidobottazzo
    @guidobottazzo 10 років тому +7

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

    • @tamakit1990
      @tamakit1990 10 років тому +1

      I second that bro he is rad

  • @colourfulwithaU
    @colourfulwithaU 12 років тому +1

    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.

  • @LegendaryZell
    @LegendaryZell 12 років тому

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

  • @hahaimnottellingyou
    @hahaimnottellingyou 11 років тому

    mad probs to meeting him hes been my fav forever

  • @drummer4life15
    @drummer4life15 12 років тому

    i love these guys

  • @ChristianSchonbergerMusic
    @ChristianSchonbergerMusic 12 років тому

    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!

  • @boudou701
    @boudou701 12 років тому

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

  • @angeriod
    @angeriod 12 років тому

    one of my fav drummers. VERy nice!

  • @zakwhite1929
    @zakwhite1929 7 років тому +1

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

  • @100megafart
    @100megafart 12 років тому

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

  • @clemensspark9689
    @clemensspark9689 5 років тому

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

  • @cmusnyder
    @cmusnyder 12 років тому

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

  • @roryando
    @roryando 12 років тому

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

  • @davecreates
    @davecreates 12 років тому

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

  • @yacuzndrew3817
    @yacuzndrew3817 3 роки тому

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

  • @BeersBikesandTheFlag
    @BeersBikesandTheFlag 9 років тому +1

    The KING of Kings

  • @RouletteBandNJ
    @RouletteBandNJ 5 років тому

    This man is amazing.

  • @vijayakumarvaikom1118
    @vijayakumarvaikom1118 7 років тому

    I have been watching your videos so long

  • @mikeleza
    @mikeleza 11 років тому

    Incredible!

  • @ultraphobic69
    @ultraphobic69 7 років тому

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

  • @stevensonelian9245
    @stevensonelian9245 6 років тому

    Perfect Tony

  • @nikiwolfe
    @nikiwolfe 12 років тому

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

  • @rileynowe8671
    @rileynowe8671 2 роки тому +1

    Tony is so awsome

  • @SMHMewzik
    @SMHMewzik 12 років тому +1

    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.

  • @cdizzle35
    @cdizzle35 11 років тому

    He's just a BEAST man!!

  • @BJTheDrummer
    @BJTheDrummer 12 років тому

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

  • @cosmicjazzman4817
    @cosmicjazzman4817 5 років тому +1

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

  • @tEE_mAKETU
    @tEE_mAKETU 2 місяці тому

    This still bangs in 2024

  • @gillyobaggin
    @gillyobaggin 12 років тому

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

  • @ManleyReviews
    @ManleyReviews 11 років тому

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

  • @SuperFlanders123
    @SuperFlanders123 2 роки тому

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

  • @stoner12008
    @stoner12008 12 років тому

    i watch this at least once a week.

  • @SpeedoInc
    @SpeedoInc 12 років тому

    THAT WAS SICCCC!!! rock on bro

  • @daaawwwaaa
    @daaawwwaaa 12 років тому

    just amazing cant say anything else

  • @JohnClaxon
    @JohnClaxon 9 років тому

    Wicked sick beats!

  • @Mmmyess
    @Mmmyess 5 років тому

    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.

  • @81giorikas
    @81giorikas 11 років тому

    Amazing.

  • @officialbloom
    @officialbloom 11 років тому

    Unreal skill.

  • @user-ly1vx9uo9l
    @user-ly1vx9uo9l 11 років тому

    from another world!!!

  • @thearnats
    @thearnats 12 років тому

    illmatic.. great work Tony

  • @oats7924
    @oats7924 8 років тому

    that is amazing.

  • @TheOREOswagger
    @TheOREOswagger 12 років тому

    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.

  • @bigchubby99
    @bigchubby99 12 років тому

    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..

  • @kimalsry
    @kimalsry 11 років тому

    this guy is awesome

  • @OndskapensHersker
    @OndskapensHersker 12 років тому

    This dude is beyond a machine.

  • @adurgaram
    @adurgaram 12 років тому

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

  • @deanknight333
    @deanknight333 12 років тому

    He just blew my damn mind.

  • @rhynepascual
    @rhynepascual 11 років тому

    Awesome!

  • @Thinchap
    @Thinchap 12 років тому

    He's just too good !

  • @Cjjohnson1997
    @Cjjohnson1997 12 років тому

    he killed it

  • @theinspectorgary
    @theinspectorgary 9 років тому

    Tony Royster is damn hard to top...

  • @matiasdimaurizio
    @matiasdimaurizio 12 років тому

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

  • @Dopamine666
    @Dopamine666 12 років тому

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

  • @kenr.6042
    @kenr.6042 8 років тому

    wow......there you go!!

  • @sqweebel1
    @sqweebel1 9 років тому

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