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Tommy (machine gun) aldridge ! Last viewed: 23 hours ago

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Let's see how many of us will be playing this way when we're 65 years of age !!! In-freakin'credible ..The guy is inhuman, a pure drumming transhuman drum machine !

[ame="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q_F6UeuL9yw"]WHITESNAKE Tommy Aldridge Drum Solo Dallas Texas 2015 Purple Tour - YouTube[/ame]

Posted on 9 years ago
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When I watch this, several random thoughts pass through my mind, in no particular order:

1 - He has great hair for a 25 year-old let alone a 65 year-old.

2 - He has the physique of a whippet.

3 - His talent has not diminished with age.

4 - He is without doubt an astonishing drummer.

5 - David Coverdale must be envious of him for points 1-3.

6 - David Coverdale must love him for point 4.

7 - I love Tommy for points 1-4 but mainly for point 5.

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Posted on 9 years ago
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Love this guy. Always have. A true Rock & Roll Powerhouse.

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Posted on 9 years ago
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From Gerard Ball

When I watch this, several random thoughts pass through my mind, in no particular order:1 - He has great hair for a 25 year-old let alone a 65 year-old.2 - He has the physique of a whippet.3 - His talent has not diminished with age.4 - He is without doubt an astonishing drummer.5 - David Coverdale must be envious of him for points 1-3.6 - David Coverdale must love him for point 4.7 - I love Tommy for points 1-4 but mainly for point 5.

LOL !! Love it ;)Laughing HLaughing HLaughing H

Posted on 9 years ago
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I love his drumming. I got a pair of his signature sticks the other day. Holy moly those things are true trunks. Now I see why he is in that type of shape, swinging those things around.




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Posted on 9 years ago
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I agree with Gerard. Although Whitesnake is not my cup of tea, I wish I had hair like that now, let alone when I'm 65!

Great player though, you can't deny it...

Posted on 9 years ago
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I saw him with Pat Travers at the Old Waldorf. Now Pat Travers kicked ass ,but Tommy Aldridge just elevated that show to "knock your socks off".His solo really rocked.1976 I think it was....

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Posted on 9 years ago
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From Gerard Ball

When I watch this, several random thoughts pass through my mind, in no particular order:1 - He has great hair for a 25 year-old let alone a 65 year-old.2 - He has the physique of a whippet.3 - His talent has not diminished with age.4 - He is without doubt an astonishing drummer.5 - David Coverdale must be envious of him for points 1-3.6 - David Coverdale must love him for point 4.7 - I love Tommy for points 1-4 but mainly for point 5.

Tommy has always been one of my favorites. My rack from my wedding kit used to belong to him on the first Whitesnake tour he did way back in '87-88.

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From Atlantaskins

I love his drumming. I got a pair of his signature sticks the other day. Holy moly those things are true trunks. Now I see why he is in that type of shape, swinging those things around.

His sticks are oak, 17" long and a touch over 5/8" thick.

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Posted on 9 years ago
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Last night, we seen Whitesnake live in concert in Detroit...As usual, Tommy was incredible!! Amazing drummer for sure!!

Cheers

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Posted on 9 years ago
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From latzanimal

Tommy has always been one of my favorites. My rack from my wedding kit used to belong to him on the first Whitesnake tour he did way back in '87-88. [IMG]http://www.drummerworld.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=20438&d=1218610169[/IMG][IMG]http://www.drummerworld.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=20437&d=1218610019[/IMG]His sticks are oak, 17" long and a touch over 5/8" thick.

Hang on- you used that monster kit in a wedding band?!?! Did I understand that right?

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Posted on 8 years ago
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