Saw Tommy at 17 years old play with B OA in 1971 and I've seen him with Nugent, Pat Travers, and Whitesnake down through the years. Missed him with Ozzy but I can honestly say Tommy don't take a backseat to no one. Believe me I seen plenty of rock's finest. Bonham 5 times, Appice, Alex Van Halen, Bill Ward, Don Brewer, Buddy Miles, and many more that I can't remember off the top of my head. He just brings it every time. 110%. Legend in Rock. 🥁🥁🥁
Tommy Aldridge turns 70 this year (2020) and is still touring the world playing drum solos every night, making real his own advice: "every time you play the drums you should play like it's your last time". I don't know of any other drummer who plays with that passion and giving it all in every show and at that level of power and musicality. No other drummer can play with such fire in a double bass kit at his age. And no other drummer has done it before. Tommy Aldridge is such an important drummer in music history. A tremendous inspiration!!!!! 🔥🥁🎶
Neil Peart was exactly the same way,giving it all in every show at such a high level of musicality,but he is the only other one besides Tommy that I can think of that was like that
One of my biggest drum heroes and influences. This interview literally brought a tear to my eye, with it's gratitude and humility. God bless Tommy Aldridge!
One within my favorite two drummers. Double bass triplets, combined symbol excursions, also extraordinary endurance, Aldredge, also Travis. Two best closers within metal history. They capture, also close a tract with mastery.
I heard Diary of Madman first in the early eighties and when the drums started on Over the Mountain I nearly passed out ! We were heading out of state in my friends Chevy Blazer that had the two front seats and some bean bag chairs in the back and a massive stereo ! Those DRUMS sent me into orbit...and then Randy Rhodes started playing HOLY GOD !!!!!!!!! NOTHING AND I MEAN NOTHING COULD TOUCH THAT ALBUM ! We let that tape play for hours ! PK
I saw Tommy play in 1984 in Jackson, MS on the Bark at the Moon tour. Tommy was born in nearby Pearl MS where I played youth baseball. The Jackson crowd erupted with cheers when Tommy was announced. Accept opened. Fantastic!
Tommy Aldridge. Not only a total double kick innovator, but a full on Class Act. Tommy imparted some seriously valuable information that you aren't going to get in school.
Tommy you are so humble and you sir are the reason bands that you played in were successful. Your a living legend and thatnks for making Ozzy, Pat Travere, Whitesnake etc RADIO WORTHY BANDS.
My god what a guy, so wise and humble, the best ones are always so extremely humble because they know it's not a race, it's about bettering yourself and others
Tommy Aldridge is the first drummer that I ever knew of. He has been the biggest influence on how I play drums. I first heard him when he played for BOA. I lived in the same town that BOA lived in until I joined the US Army in 1976. He was a very kind person when I met him, I was 15 or 16yo and he made a big impression on me. He is still the "gold standard" for a drummer to me all these years later.
I could actually sit and listen to this cat all day. the patients this cat has telling a story is just awesome. I sat though this interview like Randy'was with Gary Moore . just in awe what he saying. I'm a HUGE RANDY FAN. so I could sit and hear him talk about Randy all day . I loved how he talked about the music of Randy's riffs. but I am jealous of this cat hair. Man great hair at 71 . awesome on that to.
Tommy is the quintessential drum instructor that every beginner wishes they had - myself included. He's the Dolly Parton of rock. Just a humble decent human being. Not that this makes a difference (actually it does) He's not all tatted up which proves, in my mind, he shows good moral judgment and has his head on straight and seems very comfortable with himself. Great interview.
My older brother (also a drummer) and I wore out an instructional Tommy Aldrich video we had when we were young. I'm nearly 58 and this guy is still a huge inspiration.
What a musician, and what a class act. So cool, so articulate, and so respectful of everyone, plus incredibly talented. Not showing his age at all, either - he's got the energy, focus, and clarity of someone twenty years younger.
Dom got an Introvert ,to talk .Tommy is usually the guy in the back ground not saying much.If you can get an Introvert to talk ,you better get ready for a marathon session.
After listening to this interview, I felt it was my duty to go back and listen - as I do from time to time - to the entire "Live! Go For What You Know" album by Pat Travers Band. As humble as Tommy is here, his playing on that album is indeed complex, heavy yet funky, totally exciting and singularly unique...perhaps the greatest testament to Tommy's playing style and lasting influence. In my opinion, Tommy Aldridge is the greatest heavy rock drummer - post John Bonham.
Thats why he played with all the bigs. Class Act. To be that bad ass and that humble at thw same time. We all need to be nicer to one another. After seeing this interview, I like him even more.
Nailed it! His fill towards the end of the breakdown/bridge in "Snortin Whiskey" (studio version) was probably my favorite hard rock fill as a young drummer, and still hits just so herta - hard!
Forget the wonderful music he's brought us over the years, the man himself is even more inspirational! What a fantastic human being and example of how we all should aspire to be! I feel luckier as a person just for having heard this to be honest. He shows that there are some truly good people in an industry, hell, a world, slipping further away from where we need to be. Good health and fortune to you sir, thank you for everything!
Great interview, nice job. Thank you for allowing Tommy to expound on the questions asked & his vast experience without interruption. Utmost respect to Tommy. What a beautiful little dude & yet, still a vicious effing drummer.
Amazing Drummer. Always has been and will be. The very first concert I went to as a super young lad was Pat Travers with Tommy on the Drums. I always remember talking about him,how this super skinny guy with a mountain of hair ....he was like the Energizer on stage ,just amped up and full throttle ,just bringing the drums like he was his own orchestra. It was an amazing introduction to the Rock and progressive Jazz music that has inspired me throughout life. Thank you Tommy for not only being a great musician but an even better human being.🍀
TOMMY!!! Please write a book! Don’t spare feelings; you are consummate professional who’s lifestyle and talent have led to a an example for anyone to follow. Get technical on the details both on and off the stage or recording studio. With covid, now is the time!!! Your loyal following awaits. When I started, I couldn’t comprehend what you were doing; with time, the appreciation grew more. Your integration of double bass in fills is so tasteful, bar none. ‘Tribute’ was my doorway, thank you.
I’ve run in to Mr. Aldridge a few times while living in the same town (great guy!) and have been a big fan of his bands. With that said, you need to listen to a LOT more drummers before labeling him “top 5 in the world...ever.” It’s almost laughable to claim such.
@@jaredts3785 of course there’s informed opinions and then there’s personal taste. I go with personal tastes. As a drummer I could care less about the guys elitist love to name. Like Terry Bozzio. I’ll never see what others see in him.
This is the first interview anybody has done with Tommy, where he actually got EXCITED to talk music. That's how good Dom is about making interviewees comfortable.
I’m a drummer I’ve been playing more than 30 years now. The first clinic I ever went to was Tommy Aldridge in 1984 at Atlanta Pro Percussion I was 14 years old and I learned things that I’ve carried with me to this day I had just started playing and what he did that night inspired me in a huge way I’m not famous but I went on to have big gigs, small gigs, and everything in between but even if there were no gigs it wouldn’t matter I’d still be playing and I know that night played a big part in that so I say thank you Mr. Tommy Aldridge you are greatly appreciated.
I saw Tommy with Pat Travers a few times and it was nothing short of a badass group of musicians that jammed. Go For What You Know is like everyone playing a solo that keeps you in the pocket. Those dudes were fun to see live.
Wow he sounds like a really great guy and obviously very humble. His name really should be more of a household name than it is when it comes to Great drummers. I'm sure all drummers know his name but he should be up there with Bonham and Neil Peart and the other greats that everybody knows not just drummers.
Tommy Aldridge has been one of my favorites for decades. I always said if I could form my dream rock band, he'd be hitting the drums! I haven't seen a lot of interviews with him, and I'm happy to say, he seems EXACTLY how I imagined he would be! He'll be 70 in August and I wouldn't be surprised if he's still doing this when he's 90! Bless you, Tommy! 🙌🏻❤️
His work on Vinnie Moore's "Mind's Eye" is absolutely brilliant. The Octopus. My God... I love Tommy.....what a great spirit.....I'm a huge fan of this channel... thank you for your positivity.
Tommy was one of the drummers I have seen live that really blew me away. I'd always seen his name in rock magazines or in the liner notes in cassettes so I knew he had been in some great bands. But seeing and hearing him live was a revelation.
Loved this cat since "Jim Dandy". Bought the 45 in 74"..lol. Loved his playing on "Speak of the devil".. I dig how Tommy incorporated toms and kicks into his fills.. Class act!
Yes!!!!!!! Great player cool guy. My old Buddy Uriah Duffy was playing with them. Thanks Sessions.. Love when he said Bonham was a funk drummer. Awesome.
I knew of Tommy, because I grew up with MTV, and through voraciously reading modern drummer. When I actually got to see him play live, with Whitesnake, I was totally floored! I still have never ever seen someone play with such feeling and power! Plus, the showmanship of this guy was jaw dropping! He is the reason you should never try to mug a drummer, because we might be an Aldridge fan. Also, thanks Dom! Great interview and your clinic in '90 I attended changed my whole outlook on drums.
Great interview! Tommy is such a kind soul and inspired me so much when I first heard Pat Travers...the tasty drums on Crash n Burn or Snortin’ Whiskey..yum! Then when I heard he was with Ozzy and Randy..Holy Moley!! That kicked me in to overdrive and left my Dads country music band and played Metal. Thank you Tommy. Love you man
Tupelo late 60's, I came with our singer to the Hwy 45's Gold Room. Your Shades of Antebellum band lost a guitar part and only found it when the owner came up with your $600. It was on one of those bass drum rims. I also remember the owner requesting "Heartbreaker" and then saying "not THAT one". Then you also played Grand Funks' waltz. You were better than Ginger Baker. We played later that night, in a soul club and came by your Alamo motel room after we finished. I was 16, and sat against the door. Lately I thought of you when my neighbor cranked his new racing engine. That cam sounds funky. I made regular local money on guitar and drums and Jim Mangrum of BOA even sat in couple of nights 18 years ago. I wish you the best!
One of my ALL-TIME favorite drummers; first heard Tommy on the Pat Travers album Crash & Burn, been hooked ever since! THANKS TOMMY FOR THE INSPIRATION OVER THE YEARS!!!
Tommy still has such a passion for playing the drums. He's got to be right up there with the all time best. Can't be many with a career as long as his!!! Could watch this guy play all day.
Saw Tommy at 17 years old play with B OA in 1971 and I've seen him with Nugent, Pat Travers, and Whitesnake down through the years. Missed him with Ozzy but I can honestly say Tommy don't take a backseat to no one. Believe me I seen plenty of rock's finest. Bonham 5 times, Appice, Alex Van Halen, Bill Ward, Don Brewer, Buddy Miles, and many more that I can't remember off the top of my head. He just brings it every time. 110%. Legend in Rock. 🥁🥁🥁
Tommy Aldridge turns 70 this year (2020) and is still touring the world playing drum solos every night, making real his own advice: "every time you play the drums you should play like it's your last time". I don't know of any other drummer who plays with that passion and giving it all in every show and at that level of power and musicality. No other drummer can play with such fire in a double bass kit at his age. And no other drummer has done it before. Tommy Aldridge is such an important drummer in music history. A tremendous inspiration!!!!! 🔥🥁🎶
Hell yeah!!!! Totally agree!!!!! 💥🔥🥁
Such a cool dude too.
Neil Peart was exactly the same way,giving it all in every show at such a high level of musicality,but he is the only other one besides Tommy that I can think of that was like that
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@@bill64able But sadly, Neil didn't play until 70 years old
Tommy Aldridge - A DRUMMING MONSTER - So modest and humble - JUST A STRAIGHT CLASS ACT!!!
It's obvious he has a personality that makes it easy to be in a band with.
I saw him many times with Black Oak and others.
He is as humble as his brother on guitar
@@Za7a7aZ If you are implying Doug Aldrich you would be mistaken no relation at all.name is also different.
And his left foot is definitely NOT gay!
One of my biggest drum heroes and influences. This interview literally brought a tear to my eye, with it's gratitude and humility. God bless Tommy Aldridge!
One within my favorite two drummers. Double bass triplets, combined symbol excursions, also extraordinary endurance, Aldredge, also Travis. Two best closers within metal history. They capture, also close a tract with mastery.
I heard Diary of Madman first in the early eighties and when the drums started on Over the Mountain I nearly passed out ! We were heading out of state in my friends Chevy Blazer that had the two front seats and some bean bag chairs in the back and a massive stereo ! Those DRUMS sent me into orbit...and then Randy Rhodes started playing HOLY GOD !!!!!!!!! NOTHING AND I MEAN NOTHING COULD TOUCH THAT ALBUM ! We let that tape play for hours ! PK
Tommy does NOT play on DOAMadman but his picture was put on the inner sleeve because Sharon had kicked out Lee and Bob.
I saw Tommy play in 1984 in Jackson, MS on the Bark at the Moon tour. Tommy was born in nearby Pearl MS where I played youth baseball. The Jackson crowd erupted with cheers when Tommy was announced. Accept opened. Fantastic!
Followed Tommy all throughout his career. Bravo!!!!
Tommy Aldridge. Not only a total double kick innovator, but a full on Class Act. Tommy imparted some seriously valuable information that you aren't going to get in school.
Tommy is an absolute class act and a beast on the drum kit. A national treasure
Humble humble man truly brilliant. Tons of wisdom. Legendary.
Tommy you are so humble and you sir are the reason bands that you played in were successful. Your a living legend and thatnks for making Ozzy, Pat Travere, Whitesnake etc RADIO WORTHY BANDS.
"Be nice to everybody" words to live by.
Tommy Aldridge.....! Nuff said!
Tommy Aldridge = Class, humility, passion, legend. ❤
My absolute favourite.
the most famous drummer in the world ,,tommy aldridge
My god what a guy, so wise and humble, the best ones are always so extremely humble because they know it's not a race, it's about bettering yourself and others
Tommy Aldridge is the first drummer that I ever knew of. He has been the biggest influence on how I play drums. I first heard him when he played for BOA. I lived in the same town that BOA lived in until I joined the US Army in 1976. He was a very kind person when I met him, I was 15 or 16yo and he made a big impression on me. He is still the "gold standard" for a drummer to me all these years later.
Tommy is such a consummate professional and gentlemen...
Could listen to Tommy all night long.
Such a great drummer and human being. Hats off.
I could actually sit and listen to this cat all day. the patients this cat has telling a story is just awesome. I sat though this interview like Randy'was with Gary Moore . just in awe what he saying. I'm a HUGE RANDY FAN. so I could sit and hear him talk about Randy all day . I loved how he talked about the music of Randy's riffs. but I am jealous of this cat hair. Man great hair at 71 . awesome on that to.
Tommy is the quintessential drum instructor that every beginner wishes they had - myself included. He's the Dolly Parton of rock. Just a humble decent human being. Not that this makes a difference (actually it does) He's not all tatted up which proves, in my mind, he shows good moral judgment and has his head on straight and seems very comfortable with himself. Great interview.
My older brother (also a drummer) and I wore out an instructional Tommy Aldrich video we had when we were young. I'm nearly 58 and this guy is still a huge inspiration.
Tommy Aldridge IS the quintessential “ arena rock “ drummer -
What a musician, and what a class act. So cool, so articulate, and so respectful of everyone, plus incredibly talented. Not showing his age at all, either - he's got the energy, focus, and clarity of someone twenty years younger.
Finally a great Tommy piece. He’s a legend and it’s great to see his enthusiasm for music and the craft. Thx Dom.
Born in Florida, raised in Mississippi and toured the world a million times over.
Dom got an Introvert ,to talk .Tommy is usually the guy in the back ground not saying much.If you can get an Introvert to talk ,you better get ready for a marathon session.
One of my greatest musical heroes and he shreds it to this day
An outstanding drummer but most important, such a good human being ! An inspiration for all the musicians out there ... Thanks Mr. Aldridge !!!
Couldn't agree more!
Hands down he’s the reason I'm a drummer .. So good at showing the world how it's Done..!!!
We gotta cherish the greats while we still have them. They are gifts from the music Gods!🤘🏻🤘🏻
Poetry in motion?
His drumming always looks like he's in a bar fight to me.
The man plays on so many albums I love. Legend.
After listening to this interview, I felt it was my duty to go back and listen - as I do from time to time - to the entire "Live! Go For What You Know" album by Pat Travers Band. As humble as Tommy is here, his playing on that album is indeed complex, heavy yet funky, totally exciting and singularly unique...perhaps the greatest testament to Tommy's playing style and lasting influence. In my opinion, Tommy Aldridge is the greatest heavy rock drummer - post John Bonham.
Go For What You Know is THE BEST LIVE ALBUM EVER!!!
Thats why he played with all the bigs. Class Act. To be that bad ass and that humble at thw same time. We all need to be nicer to one another. After seeing this interview, I like him even more.
Nailed it!
His fill towards the end of the breakdown/bridge in "Snortin Whiskey" (studio version) was probably my favorite hard rock fill as a young drummer, and still hits just so herta - hard!
Incredible album.
@stephengarcia1946 Exactly, just saw Steve Morse for the 1st time a few weeks ago, he has the sanw humility as Tommy. Very impressive.
Forget the wonderful music he's brought us over the years, the man himself is even more inspirational! What a fantastic human being and example of how we all should aspire to be! I feel luckier as a person just for having heard this to be honest. He shows that there are some truly good people in an industry, hell, a world, slipping further away from where we need to be. Good health and fortune to you sir, thank you for everything!
Thank you for sharing! So glad you enjoyed it, Tommy's a great guy!
Great human being and Great Drummer👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏❤
Great interview, nice job. Thank you for allowing Tommy to expound on the questions asked & his vast experience without interruption. Utmost respect to Tommy. What a beautiful little dude & yet, still a vicious effing drummer.
Amazing Drummer. Always has been and will be. The very first concert I went to as a super young lad was Pat Travers with Tommy on the Drums. I always remember talking about him,how this super skinny guy with a mountain of hair ....he was like the Energizer on stage ,just amped up and full throttle ,just bringing the drums like he was his own orchestra. It was an amazing introduction to the Rock and progressive Jazz music that has inspired me throughout life. Thank you Tommy for not only being a great musician but an even better human being.🍀
His work on Ozzy Osbourne - Speak Of The Devil is unbelievable, especially the opening song Symptoms Of The Universe 👌🏽
He puts on a clinic on that album
Fuck yeah! I love that album! 👍
Yes
Agree, no one plays those cover songs the way he played on that album .
Good memories too.
Great tandem with Rudy also
Such a stand up guy. Thanks Tommy.
TOMMY!!! Please write a book! Don’t spare feelings; you are consummate professional who’s lifestyle and talent have led to a an example for anyone to follow. Get technical on the details both on and off the stage or recording studio. With covid, now is the time!!! Your loyal following awaits. When I started, I couldn’t comprehend what you were doing; with time, the appreciation grew more. Your integration of double bass in fills is so tasteful, bar none. ‘Tribute’ was my doorway, thank you.
He's the Mechanic. Constant power, flow, motion. Your eyes are just drawn to him. One of the top 5 best drummers in the world... Ever.
I’ve run in to Mr. Aldridge a few times while living in the same town (great guy!) and have been a big fan of his bands. With that said, you need to listen to a LOT more drummers before labeling him “top 5 in the world...ever.” It’s almost laughable to claim such.
@@jaredts3785 good drumming is an opinion. He can have his.
@@fatalvision2 There are opinions and then there are *informed* opinions (based on research, experience, trying, etc.)
@@jaredts3785 of course there’s informed opinions and then there’s personal taste. I go with personal tastes. As a drummer I could care less about the guys elitist love to name. Like Terry Bozzio. I’ll never see what others see in him.
@@jaredts3785 When drumming becomes science rather than art you may have a case, until then, none of that is applicable to the subjective. IMO
Tommy has a youthful exuberance when expressing himself!! I love it... 70 years young😎
ICON of Heavy Metal drums !!! One of the best !!!
Great Man! 70 yrs old. Thank you for the inspiration.
This is the first interview anybody has done with Tommy, where he actually got EXCITED to talk music. That's how good Dom is about making interviewees comfortable.
My feelings exactly. I've been waiting to hear Tommy talk, and speak about so many things that made him who he is.
I also feel Tommy is so excited to talk about everything is due to Dom being a fellow drummer, who's also been around awhile.
Indeed!!
Loved Tommy's playing with Pat Travers Band!
Tommy! The man! Humble and amazing!
Great interview! Super nice person! Gotta love him!
This was a pleasure to watch. Tommy Aldridge seems really humble to be such a titan.
I used to go to the same church as Tommy. Ran the sound system once with him on the drums. Very friendly.
He was awesome in the early 70's with Black Oak Arkansas.
Pay close attention kiddies! This is really one of the great ones.
Tommy Aldridge is one of the top 10 Great drummers Thank you for all the Great Music over the years.
Tommy & Neil... the 2 that started my 25 year drumming clusterfuke fantasy..... much thanks!!
Why would anyone dislike this? Come on man!!! Hes a legend!
Ah the "legend" comment has arrived! Yes we know...
Tommy your the Best, my favorite Drummer, I’ve seen you many times, simply The Best, God Bless You 🙏🏼🙏🏼🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸🎸
I’m a drummer I’ve been playing more than 30 years now. The first clinic I ever went to was Tommy Aldridge in 1984 at Atlanta Pro Percussion I was 14 years old and I learned things that I’ve carried with me to this day I had just started playing and what he did that night inspired me in a huge way I’m not famous but I went on to have big gigs, small gigs, and everything in between but even if there were no gigs it wouldn’t matter I’d still be playing and I know that night played a big part in that so I say thank you Mr. Tommy Aldridge you are greatly appreciated.
I saw Tommy with Pat Travers a few times and it was nothing short of a badass group of musicians that jammed. Go For What You Know is like everyone playing a solo that keeps you in the pocket. Those dudes were fun to see live.
I saw him do a drum solo with Whitesnake ! unreal! one of the best ever!
Wow he sounds like a really great guy and obviously very humble.
His name really should be more of a household name than it is when it comes to Great drummers.
I'm sure all drummers know his name but he should be up there with Bonham and Neil Peart and the other greats that everybody knows not just drummers.
Such a brilliant interview 🙏
Tommy Aldridge has been one of my favorites for decades. I always said if I could form my dream rock band, he'd be hitting the drums! I haven't seen a lot of interviews with him, and I'm happy to say, he seems EXACTLY how I imagined he would be! He'll be 70 in August and I wouldn't be surprised if he's still doing this when he's 90! Bless you, Tommy! 🙌🏻❤️
Unquestionably one of the greatest , and a jolly nice guy to boot. Colossal talent, and a bad ass rocker.
My favorite drummer of all time. I love little Tommy. Always humble and a class act.
Tommy, we thank you for so many years of amazing performances.
You’ve done it all….. and it was awesome.
Tommy is such a legend and just a nice humble man but a beast of a drummer. 👍🤘
Amazing and beautiful interview! Thank you very much for inspiration! 🙏
What a great interview of such a humble man. A++++++ !!!!!
I meat him in Clearwater Fl.Great person Great!!! drummer .Yamaha!!!
He has found the fountain of youth, just as articulate and present as people half his age. Rock on Tommy!
This is a great interview with an awesome musician thanks ........Bobby rondinelli next please
His work on Vinnie Moore's "Mind's Eye" is absolutely brilliant. The Octopus. My God... I love Tommy.....what a great spirit.....I'm a huge fan of this channel... thank you for your positivity.
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My dad was friends with Tommy . They both auditioned for black oak . I got to meet him in the 90s he’s a great man !
Even in his late 60's almost 70 he hits harder than ever , the man defies all the years and rigors of the road and will continue to stay in the game !
I lived near where he used to practice and would listen every time id hear him playing. He was my inspiration to play.
Loved every sec such a gentlemen thanks M famularo 👏👏👏🥁🥁🥁🤟🏻🤟🏻🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦
I saw him with Whitesnake live in Yogyakarta Indonesia last March. He's 70 and still rocks.... unbelievable, really amazing!
Brilliant Dom! Thank you for inviting Tommy!
Tommy was one of the drummers I have seen live that really blew me away. I'd always seen his name in rock magazines or in the liner notes in cassettes so I knew he had been in some great bands. But seeing and hearing him live was a revelation.
How can you not like this guy
Need more guys like this in the music business. Cheers Tommy
Mr. Aldridge and Mr. Famularo are inspirational !!!! This is great to listen to !!!!
Loved this cat since "Jim Dandy". Bought the 45 in 74"..lol. Loved his playing on "Speak of the devil".. I dig how Tommy incorporated toms and kicks into his fills.. Class act!
We love you. You are a living LEGEND.
MY GOD!!!! DID YOU GUYS HEAR M.A.R.S.???? Tommy is a beast!!!
He's been my mentor for a while now. He just doesn't know it.
Love this onterview saw tommy countless times complete proffesdional hard core break sticks wouldnt miss a beat ever thank you tommy
Legend. What a good man!
Really well interviewed!
The quintessential Rock Drummer! Thank You Tommy!
Yes!!!!!!! Great player cool guy. My old Buddy Uriah Duffy was playing with them. Thanks Sessions.. Love when he said Bonham was a funk drummer.
Awesome.
I knew of Tommy, because I grew up with MTV, and through voraciously reading modern drummer. When I actually got to see him play live, with Whitesnake, I was totally floored! I still have never ever seen someone play with such feeling and power! Plus, the showmanship of this guy was jaw dropping! He is the reason you should never try to mug a drummer, because we might be an Aldridge fan. Also, thanks Dom! Great interview and your clinic in '90 I attended changed my whole outlook on drums.
Tommy is one very likable and talented guy.
Well done.....decades of great work.
Great interview! Tommy is such a kind soul and inspired me so much when I first heard Pat Travers...the tasty drums on Crash n Burn or Snortin’ Whiskey..yum! Then when I heard he was with Ozzy and Randy..Holy Moley!! That kicked me in to overdrive and left my Dads country music band and played Metal. Thank you Tommy. Love you man
So glad for this interview, the first one that I’ve watched of Tommy. Such a humble, cool cat.
Tommy is a powerhouse drummer. He is viciously dynamic on the drums. Tommy is genuine and you know his sound.
Take credit Tommy. You deserve it.
Tupelo late 60's, I came with our singer to the Hwy 45's Gold Room. Your Shades of Antebellum band lost a guitar part and only found it when the owner came up with your $600. It was on one of those bass drum rims. I also remember the owner requesting "Heartbreaker" and then saying "not THAT one". Then you also played Grand Funks' waltz. You were better than Ginger Baker. We played later that night, in a soul club and came by your Alamo motel room after we finished. I was 16, and sat against the door. Lately I thought of you when my neighbor cranked his new racing engine. That cam sounds funky. I made regular local money on guitar and drums and Jim Mangrum of BOA even sat in couple of nights 18 years ago. I wish you the best!
One of my ALL-TIME favorite drummers; first heard Tommy on the Pat Travers album Crash & Burn, been hooked ever since! THANKS TOMMY FOR THE INSPIRATION OVER THE YEARS!!!
Tommy still has such a passion for playing the drums. He's got to be right up there with the all time best. Can't be many with a career as long as his!!! Could watch this guy play all day.
What a monster this guy is ..good to see yeah >> yup down load !!!
Love it when he throw away his sticks and starts playing the bongo drum solo with his hands 🙌
The most blessed professional drummer at last forty years, congratulations Sir Aldridge 🖖
spectacular drummer! what a career playing drums in the best rock groups.