the man literally played all through the history of rock with everybody who is and was somebody. I cannot believe how good he is, nobody can. a living legend by all means of that word. I think legend defines itself by having relations to tommy f'king aldridge. thank you mr aldridge. from all of us. thank you from the bottom of our hearts. nobody else like you...
Saw this man lighting up the famous red double bass Yamaha kit in 1987 when Whitesnake opened for Motley Crue on the Girls tour. I was a kid and seeing Tommy Aldridge and Tommy Lee on that tour was pretty insane. Years later I can honestly say that Aldridge was the technician and Lee was the showman. Tommy Aldridge is the kind of rock drummer I prefer to emulate. A true legend!
Huge fan of both and I can’t imagine getting to see those both live. Very similar drummers: Aldridge being the better one but they I don’t think Tommy would have been the same If there was no Aldridge.
I saw a show from that same tour in 1987. I was 17 years old then and the show I was at was in Indianapolis which happened to be the show where Motley Crue filmed the video for Wild Side. In fact, Crue played Wild Side twice to make sure they had plenty of footage to edit the video. Anyway, it was a killer show, and while I definitely enjoyed Motley Crue’s set and Tommy Lee’s crazy drum solo with his spinning kit, I was more into Whitesnake and Tommy Aldridge. Since then I’ve seen Whitesnake two more times, once in 2004, and once in 2016. All of those shows with Tommy Aldridge on drums. What a legend he is!
I could watch him play a straight 4/4 beat for an hour, and not get tired of it. Definition of power. No embellishments, no unnecessary fills, just sheer power.
He is probably my biggest influence on drums. I had to rewatch and relisten a lot of work that he has put up, to finally realise how much I took from Tommy. Truly one of best to ever do it.
School's in session, pay attention, rock and roll broke the mold when they made him won't be another like him. There will be clone's of his style but only one Tommy.🐐👏
Rock legend! Saw him in 1989 with Whitesnake. At Red Rocks in Colorado. Put on one of the the best solos I've seen. Did it in the pouring rain! Awesome. Dude's still a beast.
Saw his drum clinic, mid 1980s. He walks out, sits down on a strange kit, pedals unlike the ones that he used, and did his signature solo perfectly. Total professional.
My Idle, my mentor, and my biggest and most profound influence. My master TOMMY ALLERGIE .LOVE and Admirer him....I learn from his amazing technic every time.....😊
His double bass work w Pat Travers blew me away back in high school...nobody played DB like that back then...he is LEGEND...to play that hard for so long is insane....he makes Tom Brady seem average!
This video is great. You can really see how loose he’s actually playing. There’s crazy power but all the energy is coming from stick velocity. He’s gripping the sticks only tight enough to keep them from slipping out of his hands. Those big snare hits are being deflected and the cymbal crashes are finessed. That’s the secret to his longevity. That and being from another planet. Keep it up Tommy!
Hasn’t lost a step, the man is an absolute beast! You would think at his age his arms and legs would have fallen off with the force he hits the skins with. Keep rocking Tommy!
Tommy gives an amazing foundation towards the front runners/front man Dave to work with. Very balanced double bass drummer. Extremely consistent/69 years of age and still delivers like when he was a kid.
The KASHMIR of the Whitesnake saga. The unique inflections on the beat after DC sings "On the road to Judgement Day..." Tommy Aldridge is a true legend.
A legend! I learned this whole album on drums when I was 13-14. It was a lesson in tasty slick heavy licks they stayed tight with the song. There are little nuances that the average listener doesn’t hear. All they hear is bass and snare drum. Tommy is a powerhouse with finesse. In the context of a song, it’s not a place to use every possible drum solo lick in your arsenal. This is methodical and musical.
I remember seeing Tommy Aldridge for the first time on the crash and burn tour with Pat Travers I was amazed on the intro to that song and among many great power style
You amaze me with the fact you still play like you are doing at your age!!! Amazing and inspirational! Always have loved your playing and from what I know from your videos, you as a great person and motivation from God, in my opinion! Thank you Tommy!
Since 1986 he has been my biggest influence in modern rock drumming, he is my Idle, my mentor and my master of Double Bass Hard Rock Heavy Metal Druming. I'm his follower and his long term fan. To me he is the best I have ever seen or heard. He is the legend of our time. From From a true fan. To Tommy Aldridge. 🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏👍👍👍
I’ve played drums for over 40 years and play in a radically different Genre than Tommy but I love watching him,, he does exactly what needs to be done with so much drive and gets in some nice little flourishes here and there--Just a great old pro who’s deep in it.
@@h96pro32 Ah yep. Notice how most of the song is just the most simple 1/4 beat. That's all it needs. That's all he plays. We all KNOW he can destroy that kit. But that wouldn't be right for that moment in that song. Similar to another Whitesnake song, Only My Soul. All the drummer plays during the solo is 1/4 and it's VERY powerful.
Vinnie appice has always been my favorite drummer since bonham passed I needed somebody else to be influenced by as a kid. I still listen to everything he does even bought 15 pair of Chromacast autographed drum sticks just because lol
Met Tommy when he was with 'Black Oak'...Minot, ND, early 70's. Not only is he a legend, that I've followed through the years, but a total gentleman. His wife is a very lucky woman.
I've been a fan of this man since the 70's. I started playing in 1968, still play but just for me right now and not looking too hard to find another band. Tommy is a human metronome and his double bass speed is epic. Lots of newer metal drummers could take some pointers.
70 years old .. Let that sink in for a second. .
And, he’s looked 70 for the last 40 years. He is a beast.
healthy life good jeans
No surprise he has been exercising his whole life drumming since young
Unbelievable. He’s always had that lean and fit build. I would love to know his exercise regimen, besides drumming.
@@daddyyotv3832 200% agree. Drumming keeps you sane,fit and full of energy :)
the man literally played all through the history of rock with everybody who is and was somebody. I cannot believe how good he is, nobody can. a living legend by all means of that word. I think legend defines itself by having relations to tommy f'king aldridge. thank you mr aldridge. from all of us. thank you from the bottom of our hearts. nobody else like you...
VERY WELL PUT. FACTS!!!!
Cheers! 🌮🍻
70 years ...What a power!!!! Strong, precision, time, Grove...This is beast! 100 years Tommy!!!!
biggest drummer of all time...
happy 70 years old tommy🤘🏻
I never get tired of watching tommy play and he never seems to get tired of playing!! Total Legend.......
word!
Me too. And that tasteful signature bass drum lick at 4:53 to end it! Nice!
Saw this man lighting up the famous red double bass Yamaha kit in 1987 when Whitesnake opened for Motley Crue on the Girls tour. I was a kid and seeing Tommy Aldridge and Tommy Lee on that tour was pretty insane. Years later I can honestly say that Aldridge was the technician and Lee was the showman. Tommy Aldridge is the kind of rock drummer I prefer to emulate. A true legend!
I seen that same concert Pittsburgh civic arena he was incredible
Huge fan of both and I can’t imagine getting to see those both live. Very similar drummers: Aldridge being the better one but they I don’t think Tommy would have been the same If there was no Aldridge.
Saw the same show, it was great
I saw a show from that same tour in 1987. I was 17 years old then and the show I was at was in Indianapolis which happened to be the show where Motley Crue filmed the video for Wild Side. In fact, Crue played Wild Side twice to make sure they had plenty of footage to edit the video. Anyway, it was a killer show, and while I definitely enjoyed Motley Crue’s set and Tommy Lee’s crazy drum solo with his spinning kit, I was more into Whitesnake and Tommy Aldridge. Since then I’ve seen Whitesnake two more times, once in 2004, and once in 2016. All of those shows with Tommy Aldridge on drums. What a legend he is!
Insane good. Living legend, he just keeps getting better.
Always 110 % from Tommy. Huge respect for this man !
I could watch him play a straight 4/4 beat for an hour, and not get tired of it. Definition of power. No embellishments, no unnecessary fills, just sheer power.
yeah!!!
Methuselah of drumming ,amazing man!
He is probably my biggest influence on drums. I had to rewatch and relisten a lot of work that he has put up, to finally realise how much I took from Tommy. Truly one of best to ever do it.
School's in session, pay attention, rock and roll broke the mold when they made him won't be another like him. There will be clone's of his style but only one Tommy.🐐👏
Precision and violence.Tommy is one of my all time favorite drummers.Still playing at a high levelHe commands attention!!AMAZING!
Rock legend! Saw him in 1989 with Whitesnake. At Red Rocks in Colorado. Put on one of the the best solos I've seen. Did it in the pouring rain! Awesome. Dude's still a beast.
This Man is a Rock Pioneer...The Real RocknRolla...Earth Soul Blues RocknRoll...Com'on Now!
I've seen Tommy with 2 different bands, loud and live. I'm a forever fan.
Saw his drum clinic, mid 1980s. He walks out, sits down on a strange kit, pedals unlike the ones that he used, and did his signature solo perfectly. Total professional.
Late 70's I got to see Pat Travers, The Babys and Rush in Freedom Hall Johnson City, Tn. Tommy and Neil on the same night... Helluva show..
Tommy is a rock drumming legend ! ALL rock drummers in the world, have nothing but mad respect for him! Been listening to him for probably 40+ years!
Saw Tommy with BOA in the early 70s in a small fieldhouse and I've been a fan ever since!!
His hits in slip of the tongue are special and enjoyable to hear..fits with the entire album
And that hair, my god the hair! Tommy is blessed with great talent and good genes!
My Idle, my mentor, and my biggest and most profound influence. My master TOMMY ALLERGIE .LOVE and Admirer him....I learn from his amazing technic every time.....😊
his use of cymbals is unique to me
badass drummer badass
Still killing it! Love Tommy’s playing!
Word!
He's the 1st pro drummer I ever saw. 1979. Pat Travers opening for Rush. 14 years old. I missed Neil Peart's significance during that show.
Just watching Tommy... glide along all those bells....such dynamics for a monster of a drummer....
Everytime he came to Birmingham, i saw him, since 1980. Im in Dublin now and same goes - this man is a legend bar none
One of the best. Always loved the drums in whitesnake
Tommy Aldridge one of the best of all time !!!!
His double bass work w Pat Travers blew me away back in high school...nobody played DB like that back then...he is LEGEND...to play that hard for so long is insane....he makes Tom Brady seem average!
This video is great. You can really see how loose he’s actually playing. There’s crazy power but all the energy is coming from stick velocity. He’s gripping the sticks only tight enough to keep them from slipping out of his hands. Those big snare hits are being deflected and the cymbal crashes are finessed. That’s the secret to his longevity. That and being from another planet. Keep it up Tommy!
Wht a class for 70year old, unbelievable. Have a good health ahead.
He so good 👍. So dedicated. Powerful .those paiste sound amazing too
The man is a sledge hammer, the one and only Tommy!
One of the greatest drummers ever.
Tommy Aldridge On Of The Very Best!
A legend through and through!
Hasn’t lost a step, the man is an absolute beast! You would think at his age his arms and legs would have fallen off with the force he hits the skins with. Keep rocking Tommy!
Can't believe this dude hasn't serious carpal tunnel pain, must have titanium wrists!
A craftsman at his work is always a beautiful sight.
Tommy gives an amazing foundation towards the front runners/front man Dave to work with. Very balanced double bass drummer. Extremely consistent/69 years of age and still delivers like when he was a kid.
A man and his craft🍻
Yeah!
SO MANY ENERGIE IN THIS ROCK MONSTER !! LONG LIFE FOR YOU MASTER !!
The legend!!
The KASHMIR of the Whitesnake saga. The unique inflections on the beat after DC sings "On the road to Judgement Day..." Tommy Aldridge is a true legend.
A Living Legend Tommy A. Is!😊Been There,Done That He Has/Could Watch Him Play “Allday”The “Top Gun” Of The Drums,Period.😊
Arthritis is afraid of Tommy Aldridge.
I used to play drums and my inspiration was Tommy Aldridge and Brian Downey. Always be drum legends to me.
LEGEND!
absolute beast!
Amazing drummer. An inspiration.
Mr. Tommy Aldridge, the Master of Precision..
This is the master of master. His tone is unbeatable.
I can only pray that I will be active like that at 70 years old.
You still make it look easy.
Thank you Sir.
OMG WHAT A DRUMMER! He has closed eyes entire time! Just WOW!
A legend! I learned this whole album on drums when I was 13-14. It was a lesson in tasty slick heavy licks they stayed tight with the song. There are little nuances that the average listener doesn’t hear. All they hear is bass and snare drum. Tommy is a powerhouse with finesse. In the context of a song, it’s not a place to use every possible drum solo lick in your arsenal. This is methodical and musical.
Master Tommy thank you for the great drumming all these years . Paistes sound amazing btw .
to play this good at his age is amazing..
yeah, isn´t it? !!!
Love the way Tommy Plays. Fucking looking great sounding awesome as usual.
The epitome of a session player for the last 40+ years.
The man is shaking the ground when playing....no tricks,just pure rock drumming.Greatest ever!
Easin around and bumped into this, Tommy is a gem!
AS ALL WAYS ONE OF FAVORITE DRUMMERS. AMAZING SOLID AND SHOWS THE HIGHEST QUILITY OF DRUMMING. PETER AND TARA TAMPA FLORIDA
The man is a legend. Just like a wine.
So glad I had an opportunity to see Tommy play several times with different bands. By far my favorite drummer. Rock on Tommy
I remember seeing Tommy Aldridge for the first time on the crash and burn tour with Pat Travers I was amazed on the intro to that song and among many great power style
You amaze me with the fact you still play like you are doing at your age!!! Amazing and inspirational! Always have loved your playing and from what I know from your videos, you as a great person and motivation from God, in my opinion! Thank you Tommy!
talk about rolling thunder! love it when they film the feet hitting the double bass. love this song.
ELITE percussionist!!!!!! "No B game!! You bring it all and knock out teeth!"- Phil X..... And you still won't take that throne!!
TOMMY : You Are A Virtuoso and Composer Extrordinaire...Bam Bam BAM !!! BAM!! Last Forever Dude !
Tommy is a drumming machine,saw him on a hot licks vhs tape,I was hooked ever since.🤘🤘🤘🤘
Man is a monster ,blows my brains out im the same age as Tommy and gives me inspiration ❤
True Godfather of Rock Drumming!
I played for a few years and I caught Tommy at a drum clinic here in Vegas. He’s a hard hitter still has it 😊
Always with conviction...
One of my favorites song!!!
Those cymbals!!!what a great drummer!!!
incredible how powerful, he is! a living master library of badass rock drumming***
An absolute legend...
Since 1986 he has been my biggest influence in modern rock drumming, he is my Idle, my mentor and my master of Double Bass Hard Rock Heavy Metal Druming. I'm his follower and his long term fan. To me he is the best I have ever seen or heard. He is the legend of our time. From From a true fan. To Tommy Aldridge. 🙏🙏🙏👏👏👏👍👍👍
I’ve played drums for over 40 years and play in a radically different Genre than Tommy but I love watching him,, he does exactly what needs to be done with so much drive and gets in some nice little flourishes here and there--Just a great old pro who’s deep in it.
Well said!
I pity that poor snare !!
agreed.agreed.
@@MalcaratMartinez + Im in no hurry to become his hi hats,either!!!!!!
@@h96pro32 Ah yep. Notice how most of the song is just the most simple 1/4 beat. That's all it needs. That's all he plays. We all KNOW he can destroy that kit. But that wouldn't be right for that moment in that song. Similar to another Whitesnake song, Only My Soul. All the drummer plays during the solo is 1/4 and it's VERY powerful.
sitting for a moment watching this great drummer!!1
The Master , The Sound, The Power & The Glory. Tommy Aldridge. 💎🤘👍👍🙏🙏🙏
Legend!
Bateros de la vieja escuela si que le pegan con ganass
I love how effective he plays a simple beat!! So much power!
maestro.continual inspiration. Tommy Aldridge is the best.
Still rocking hard at 70, he'll probably still be rocking this hard when he's 100.
If i had one wish. i wish i could play the drums. Epic shit !
One of my favourite drummers!!!!!!!!!!!
En el top 5 de los mejores bateristas de todos los tiempos !
Vinnie appice has always been my favorite drummer since bonham passed I needed somebody else to be influenced by as a kid. I still listen to everything he does even bought 15 pair of Chromacast autographed drum sticks just because lol
Met Tommy when he was with 'Black Oak'...Minot, ND, early 70's. Not only is he a legend, that I've followed through the years, but a total gentleman. His wife is a very lucky woman.
El increíble Tommy, su estilo es único
JESUS, SIR!!!!!!! ❤️🥁🎶🙏🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
Brutal!, cuanta clase...
His Vhs video in the 80's was The stanadard and still to this day is a example of Being a Amazing drummer
I've been a fan of this man since the 70's. I started playing in 1968, still play but just for me right now and not looking too hard to find another band. Tommy is a human metronome and his double bass speed is epic. Lots of newer metal drummers could take some pointers.
That's how you do it - RAW POWER!
Rocking the Danny Carey signature ride, nice!!
110% every time!
Top Ten MetaL Drummers Of All Time....approved by Dr.Metallian