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  Před 10 měsíci +421

    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 Před 10 měsíci +3

      That´s the so called "superband"

    • @Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle
      @Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle Před 10 měsíci +5

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

    • @stevenfederico2594
      @stevenfederico2594 Před 10 měsíci

      @@chasebeaversthats so stupid

    • @Twotontessie
      @Twotontessie Před 10 měsíci +7

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

    • @Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle
      @Dave_Wight_The_Rock_Oracle Před 10 měsíci +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

  • @frankspikes7858
    @frankspikes7858 Před 10 měsíci +793

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

    • @mylovesongs2429
      @mylovesongs2429 Před 10 měsíci +9

      awesomely well said!!!

    • @gsmith207
      @gsmith207 Před 10 měsíci +13

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

    • @bkg1964bg
      @bkg1964bg Před 10 měsíci +10

      Dude is the Madman

    • @Kozmonot420
      @Kozmonot420 Před 10 měsíci +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 Před 10 měsíci

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

  • @kerbygator
    @kerbygator Před 9 měsíci +351

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

    • @euanshanks
      @euanshanks Před 8 měsíci +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 Před 6 měsíci +1

      💯💯💯💯💯💯✌️✌️✌️🍻🍻🍻

    • @bukitawanhijau
      @bukitawanhijau Před 5 měsíci +5

      Agreed..better than Lars😁

    • @MannyQuacioua
      @MannyQuacioua Před 4 měsíci +4

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

    • @kerbygator
      @kerbygator Před 4 měsíci +1

      Good cardio exercise.@@MannyQuacioua

  • @marsailmar2
    @marsailmar2 Před 5 měsíci +75

    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 Před 2 měsíci

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

    • @earlmcgrath220
      @earlmcgrath220 Před měsícem +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 Před měsícem

      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.

  • @SebaStarscream
    @SebaStarscream Před 9 měsíci +49

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

  • @QuadroPlay
    @QuadroPlay Před 10 měsíci +184

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

    • @tonep3168
      @tonep3168 Před 10 měsíci +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 Před 10 měsíci +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 Před 10 měsíci +8

      @@reggaefan2700Aldridge credits Kerslake for this composition at the beginning

    • @arthurmurfitt7698
      @arthurmurfitt7698 Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@reggaefan2700thank you, please move on…

  • @redsed1565
    @redsed1565 Před 10 měsíci +251

    This man has the power every rock drummer should have!

    • @reggaefan2700
      @reggaefan2700 Před 10 měsíci

      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 Před 10 měsíci +9

      @@reggaefan2700 laughable? WTF are you talking about?

    • @redsed1565
      @redsed1565 Před 10 měsíci +1

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

    • @AceCourageRockManiac
      @AceCourageRockManiac Před 10 měsíci +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 Před 10 měsíci +2

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

  • @TheDrum2010
    @TheDrum2010 Před 8 měsíci +162

    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 Před 7 měsíci +3

      I was just thinking the same thing

    • @twolak1972
      @twolak1972 Před 5 měsíci +4

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

    • @kingkeefage
      @kingkeefage Před 5 měsíci +2

      ​@@twolak1972 He's 73.

    • @MrJonube
      @MrJonube Před 4 měsíci +2

      Mr. Aldridge had me at Black Oak Arkansas.

    • @paulpence8895
      @paulpence8895 Před 3 měsíci +2

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

  • @Boudica234
    @Boudica234 Před 9 měsíci +89

    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.

  • @rhythmista7707
    @rhythmista7707 Před 10 měsíci +382

    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 Před 10 měsíci +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 Před 10 měsíci +20

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

    • @davidgomersall7185
      @davidgomersall7185 Před 10 měsíci +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 Před 10 měsíci +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 Před 10 měsíci +17

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

  • @dougmorato
    @dougmorato Před 10 měsíci +448

    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!

  • @Giitzerland
    @Giitzerland Před 9 měsíci +149

    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 Před 8 měsíci +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 Před 6 měsíci +2

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

    • @barrytempleton-qv4rw
      @barrytempleton-qv4rw Před 6 měsíci +1

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

    • @generay6807
      @generay6807 Před měsícem +1

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

  • @mikatamm
    @mikatamm Před 9 měsíci +13

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

  • @randallrhoads3271
    @randallrhoads3271 Před 10 měsíci +610

    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 Před 10 měsíci +20

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

    • @johnnybasco5860
      @johnnybasco5860 Před 10 měsíci +15

      Tommy is the shit!!!!

    • @jamesmarshall4364
      @jamesmarshall4364 Před 10 měsíci +7

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

    • @buttkrusher
      @buttkrusher Před 10 měsíci +3

      @@jamesmarshall4364 yep!

    • @mikecraig109
      @mikecraig109 Před 10 měsíci +30

      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.

  • @erickjason9092
    @erickjason9092 Před 10 měsíci +184

    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 Před 10 měsíci +2

      Right on! Everything about that song screams heavy metal!

    • @random__joe
      @random__joe Před 10 měsíci

      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 Před 9 měsíci +1

      I always knew that. How could you not?

    • @benjaminthiel4398
      @benjaminthiel4398 Před 9 měsíci +5

      @@fordhamdonnington2738 woah sorry there tough guy lol

    • @fordhamdonnington2738
      @fordhamdonnington2738 Před 9 měsíci

      @benjaminthiel4398 it's just a simple fact, breddah

  • @srogers500
    @srogers500 Před 2 měsíci +5

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

  • @burkejones8277
    @burkejones8277 Před 4 měsíci +19

    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.

  • @EricFDrums
    @EricFDrums Před 10 měsíci +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 Před 10 měsíci +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 Před 10 měsíci +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 Před 10 měsíci +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 Před 10 měsíci

      @@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 Před 10 měsíci +1

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

  • @rkchang77
    @rkchang77 Před 10 měsíci +104

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

    • @reggaefan2700
      @reggaefan2700 Před 10 měsíci +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 Před 10 měsíci +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

  • @ivangallardo8061
    @ivangallardo8061 Před 8 měsíci +19

    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

  • @imtheonevanhalen1557
    @imtheonevanhalen1557 Před 2 měsíci +3

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

  • @nathanduke5323
    @nathanduke5323 Před 10 měsíci +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 Před 10 měsíci +13

      just imagine playing a whole damn show like that

    • @nathanduke5323
      @nathanduke5323 Před 10 měsíci +10

      @@quinnsmith2955 he's definitely the real deal.

    • @xdrizzlehellx
      @xdrizzlehellx Před 10 měsíci

      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 Před 10 měsíci +25

      ​​@@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 Před 10 měsíci +4

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

  • @dp6297
    @dp6297 Před 10 měsíci +92

    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 Před 4 měsíci

      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.

  • @OutOfElmo
    @OutOfElmo Před hodinou

    They really should record these videos at 60fps so we can see the sticks moving in focus instead of as a blur. All the same, what a badass performer Tommy Aldridge has always been, and yet he speaks so respectfully and kindly of the people involved in making this great music. Class.

  • @TScottW99
    @TScottW99 Před 9 měsíci +35

    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 Před 5 měsíci

      Love Whitesnake too!

    • @mkp3824
      @mkp3824 Před měsícem

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

    • @bradlyferrell9122
      @bradlyferrell9122 Před měsícem +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 Před měsícem

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

  • @brodie659
    @brodie659 Před 10 měsíci +49

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

    • @Unsupported_name
      @Unsupported_name Před 10 měsíci +3

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

    • @stevenbrown7873
      @stevenbrown7873 Před 10 měsíci +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 Před 10 měsíci +1

      he beat those drums like a stepchild! 🤣

  • @andyyarnell7579
    @andyyarnell7579 Před 10 měsíci +108

    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 Před 9 měsíci

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

    • @drivinsouth651
      @drivinsouth651 Před 9 měsíci

      Fucking awesome!

    • @drivinsouth651
      @drivinsouth651 Před 9 měsíci

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

    • @damone70
      @damone70 Před 9 měsíci +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 Před 9 měsíci

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

  • @proximeoscolassianopolis8114
    @proximeoscolassianopolis8114 Před 8 měsíci +8

    Tommy Aldridge, what a beast.

  • @simontron98
    @simontron98 Před 8 měsíci +23

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

  • @garyleahy4537
    @garyleahy4537 Před 10 měsíci +62

    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 Před 10 měsíci +2

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

    • @patrickluchycky1172
      @patrickluchycky1172 Před měsícem

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

  • @HugoVarvoglis
    @HugoVarvoglis Před 10 měsíci +13

    And he is 72, amazing...

  • @humblehombre9904
    @humblehombre9904 Před 9 měsíci +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!

  • @theotherrobzombie
    @theotherrobzombie Před 4 měsíci +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.

  • @alansmith7833
    @alansmith7833 Před 10 měsíci +66

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

    • @reggaefan2700
      @reggaefan2700 Před 10 měsíci

      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 Před 10 měsíci +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.

  • @StacyArangael-cz1jr
    @StacyArangael-cz1jr Před 10 měsíci +10

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

  • @markb7067
    @markb7067 Před 9 měsíci +17

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

    • @caleroby9483
      @caleroby9483 Před 3 měsíci +1

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

    • @guanoguy4800
      @guanoguy4800 Před 3 měsíci +1

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

  • @seba5837
    @seba5837 Před 8 měsíci +4

    He plays with such energy! That touch

  • @Baldmaxx
    @Baldmaxx Před 10 měsíci +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.

  • @stonerdemon
    @stonerdemon Před 10 měsíci +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.

  • @timvonswine1970
    @timvonswine1970 Před 7 měsíci +3

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

  • @slusorama
    @slusorama Před 6 měsíci +7

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

  • @FrontSeatDriver
    @FrontSeatDriver Před 10 měsíci +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 Před 10 měsíci +9

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

    • @FrontSeatDriver
      @FrontSeatDriver Před 10 měsíci

      @@thomasdaniels6824 🤣

    • @djshad1885
      @djshad1885 Před 10 měsíci +3

      He looked like he was 70 in 82

    • @gantarooaenigman
      @gantarooaenigman Před 10 měsíci

      @@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 Před 9 měsíci

      ​@@gantarooaenigmanwhat

  • @drummerdan95
    @drummerdan95 Před 10 měsíci +29

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

  • @michaelmuchler4825
    @michaelmuchler4825 Před 4 minutami

    It's an honor that you are doing this teardown...thank you much

  • @godofthunder2277
    @godofthunder2277 Před 8 měsíci +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.

  • @boneheded2819
    @boneheded2819 Před 10 měsíci +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.

  • @deaterk
    @deaterk Před 10 měsíci +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 Před 10 měsíci +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 Před 10 měsíci +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 Před 9 měsíci

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

  • @Roke2274
    @Roke2274 Před 9 měsíci +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.

  • @Mike-rf3rz
    @Mike-rf3rz Před 4 dny

    My hats off to you friend because it was an honor to watch you play, you are a beast.

  • @stevemartinez117
    @stevemartinez117 Před 10 měsíci +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 🙏❤️

  • @markiejames7911
    @markiejames7911 Před 10 měsíci +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. 😢

  • @williamrunner6718
    @williamrunner6718 Před 13 hodinami

    Tommy, you never apologize again brother! You made that song in my opinion and you are such an awesome drummer!

  • @mwdanny
    @mwdanny Před měsícem

    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.

  • @intertubicular
    @intertubicular Před 10 měsíci +9

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

  • @MrDaveondrums
    @MrDaveondrums Před 10 měsíci +93

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

    • @deaterk
      @deaterk Před 10 měsíci +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 Před 10 měsíci +14

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

    • @LyonThroy-RSA
      @LyonThroy-RSA Před 10 měsíci +21

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

    • @mikepalmer2219
      @mikepalmer2219 Před 10 měsíci +4

      @@LyonThroy-RSAshe is good at that.

    • @ALONSOBETETTA
      @ALONSOBETETTA Před 10 měsíci +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

  • @Spaghetti_policy
    @Spaghetti_policy Před měsícem

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

  • @robsmackhead
    @robsmackhead Před 8 hodinami

    Tommy is always been a badass. No need to apologize. Kerslake is smiling watching you perform it

  • @richardemms
    @richardemms Před 10 měsíci +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.

  • @SirenBandUS
    @SirenBandUS Před 10 měsíci +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.

  • @clist9406
    @clist9406 Před dnem

    I was starting high school when this song came out , still on my playlist. Tommy is around my father’s age and still is on point ! Hell yeah ! Keep rocking those triplets

  • @DanielSmith-ed3pn
    @DanielSmith-ed3pn Před 12 dny

    I can’t believe he can still play like that. He’s like a freak of nature !

  • @MikeRuh01
    @MikeRuh01 Před 10 měsíci +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

  • @duarte_almeida_music
    @duarte_almeida_music Před 10 měsíci +11

    He just shines without being arrogant!I love him!

  • @wwltd3036
    @wwltd3036 Před 9 měsíci +3

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

  • @WKelleyLucas_KustomScatterguns
    @WKelleyLucas_KustomScatterguns Před 10 měsíci +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!

  • @mikej9619
    @mikej9619 Před 10 měsíci +23

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

  • @shawnhand3675
    @shawnhand3675 Před 2 dny

    Tommy is a Beast of a Drummer. I love that he Hits his drums so hard. He has always been a heavy hitter showing his drums no mercy. That's how he makes his sound so Big and Powerful all while keeping perfect timing. Tommy & Alex are my favorite drummer's, Alex is also a heavy hitter.

  • @user-wd2iy9bc7y
    @user-wd2iy9bc7y Před měsícem

    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.

  • @peter5014
    @peter5014 Před 10 měsíci +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🤘🏻

  • @jerrysale9937
    @jerrysale9937 Před 10 měsíci +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 Před 5 měsíci

      God? Hahaha

    • @ray32245mv
      @ray32245mv Před 4 měsíci

      @@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..

  • @artmeddaugh6669
    @artmeddaugh6669 Před 9 měsíci +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.

  • @tfs4499
    @tfs4499 Před měsícem

    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 Před 10 měsíci +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!

  • @DrxSlump
    @DrxSlump Před 10 měsíci +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.

  • @michaelb.42112
    @michaelb.42112 Před 4 měsíci +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.

  • @lflucena
    @lflucena Před 8 měsíci +2

    Tommy is a LEGEND!

  • @kenRoberts1984
    @kenRoberts1984 Před 10 měsíci +27

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

  • @noahmercy-mann4323
    @noahmercy-mann4323 Před 10 měsíci +27

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

  • @armandosolisdavalos6038
    @armandosolisdavalos6038 Před 7 měsíci +1

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

  • @billyt9987
    @billyt9987 Před 25 dny

    Tommy has always had the sweetest sounding kit

  • @jerm2011
    @jerm2011 Před 10 měsíci +4

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

  • @I_dont_even_like_money
    @I_dont_even_like_money Před 10 měsíci +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 Před 10 měsíci

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

    • @hellion5206
      @hellion5206 Před 10 měsíci

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

  • @arturoalmazan5262
    @arturoalmazan5262 Před 8 měsíci +2

    an absolute legend. Tommy Aldridge 🤘rock on 🤘

  • @2001BornAgain
    @2001BornAgain Před 7 měsíci

    He must have really had a great relationship with Randy. Dude speaks so highly of him. Much respect to you, Tommy. Our hats off to you.

  • @wardseyssens7474
    @wardseyssens7474 Před 10 měsíci +7

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

  • @postingid3214
    @postingid3214 Před 10 měsíci +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.

  • @RICCARDOREARDON
    @RICCARDOREARDON Před 3 měsíci +1

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

  • @nicho2k
    @nicho2k Před 10 dny

    What a drummer Tommy is 😮 Saw him back in 2016 with Whitesnake & he was amazing! Such energy & presence & in his mid 70’s now & still showing how it’s done 👌🏻

  • @johnsurreal
    @johnsurreal Před 10 měsíci +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 Před 9 měsíci

      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 Před 9 měsíci +1

      @@Toolmybass left the caps lock on there bro lul

    • @Toolmybass
      @Toolmybass Před 9 měsíci

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

    • @gakefeddy3709
      @gakefeddy3709 Před 9 měsíci

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

    • @gakefeddy3709
      @gakefeddy3709 Před 9 měsíci

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

  • @slimwthatiltedbrim2733
    @slimwthatiltedbrim2733 Před 10 měsíci +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

  • @mickywinters8451
    @mickywinters8451 Před 4 měsíci +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.

  • @Sheepdog80
    @Sheepdog80 Před 9 měsíci +1

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

  • @fernanda722
    @fernanda722 Před 10 měsíci +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

  • @skellym37061
    @skellym37061 Před 10 měsíci +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!

  • @jcollins1305
    @jcollins1305 Před 4 měsíci +2

    Truly a living legend! First, giving credit to Lee Kerslake, and all the other members of the band, then breaking down the song. His work on Bark at the Moon is great, and so tasteful. Keep up the great work sir!

  • @isMike999
    @isMike999 Před 10 měsíci +7

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

  • @heavymetal1330
    @heavymetal1330 Před 10 měsíci +9

    Love his drumming! Full of power and energy! One of the best metal songs ever! 🤘🏻

  • @AR15JULES
    @AR15JULES Před 3 měsíci

    I was lucky to get a small Panasonic "boom box" for Christmas in 1984, three years after this album came out. My older brother accompanied my to a local retail outlet where I purchased my first tape, "Diary Of a Madman". I can picture myself on my parents living room couch with the Panasonic facing me on my lap and blasting me with what is no doubt one of the best drum intros of all time.

  • @Jeff_____
    @Jeff_____ Před 3 dny

    Tommy is the man. What a cool guy and amazing drummer.

  • @justindensonvibes
    @justindensonvibes Před 10 měsíci +15

    That was so awesome watching him still able to play that after all these years. I got goosebumps when he went back into the drum intro after the solo. Love it.