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Firework My Words This is the official statement on WS.com:"Chris Frazier takes over the drum chair from the ambidextrous Mr Tommy Aldridge, drummer par excellence, who earlier in the year left to pursue alternate musical adventures...We all wish TA well on his journey " ********************************************************I think,I can speak for EVERYONE in the global WHITESNAKE CHOIRS,that we will surely miss Tommy in the Snakes..His extraordinairy talent was a joy to experience.. Not one weak night,always giving 150% onstage. So,it..s au revoir for now,but we SURELY will meet again,TA!Of course I..ll support your future projects!
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I edited my profile at www.hostdrjack.com *******************************************************Tommy Aldridge From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation, search Tommy Aldridge is a journeyman drummer, pioneering heavy metal drumming, and noted for his work with Ozzy Osbourne, Black Oak Arkansas, Pat Travers, Thin Lizzy, Whitesnake, and Manic Eden.Born on August 15, 1950, in Jackson, Mississippi, Aldridge taught himself how to play drums and was inspired by rock legends like Cream, the Beatles, and Jimi Hendrix.Contents [hide] 1 Career 2 Discography 2.1 Black Oak Arkansas 2.2 Ozzy Osbourne 2.3 Pat Travers 2.4 Others[edit] Career In the 1970s, Aldridge joined up and coming rockers Black Oak Arkansas and recorded nine albums with them between 1972 and 1976. He also undertook long tours around the US with the band.He spent 1978 to 1981 signed with Canadian blues-rock guitarist Pat Travers, and recorded five albums with him. Aldridge was then offered a place in Ozzy Osbourne's band, which he accepted. Playing alongside Ozzy and guitarist Randy Rhoads, the line up is preserved on 1987's Tribute. After Rhoads' death the band continued to record, producing a live album in 1982 called Speak of the Devil and a studio album, Bark at the Moon in 1983, after which Aldridge left the group.Aldridge joined Gary Moore to record Dirty Fingers in 1984 before accepting an offer from David Coverdale of Whitesnake. However, before joining Whitesnake for the "Whitesnake 1987" tour he joined forces with longtime friend and bass player Rudy Sarzo to form "Project Driver" a Shrapnel Records band which not only failed commercially but was a project he personally financed and cost him his marriage. He was too late to appear on the successful Whitesnake 1987 album, but toured with the band extensively. He appears on Slip of the Tongue, released in 1989 which was less successful and resulted in the group breaking up a year later.After Whitesnake, he played in the band Manic Eden, with his former Whitesnake bandmates, Adrian Vandenberg and Rudy Sarzo.Aldridge has continued as "journeyman" drummer, touring and recording live albums.Throughout his career he has been regarded as a double bass drumming pioneer along with Louis Bellson and Carmine Appice.As of January, 2006 he is touring with Whitesnake alongside with band members David Coverdale (vocals), Doug Aldrich (guitar), Reb Beach (guitar), Uriah Duffy (bass) and Timothy Drury (keyboards).Tommy Aldridge uses Yamaha drums and Paiste cymbals.[edit] Discography[edit] Black Oak Arkansas If an Angel Came to See You ... Street Party Ain't Life Grand X-Rated Balls of Fire High on the Hog King Biscuit Flower Hour Presents Black Oak Arkansas Raunch 'N' Roll Live Live! Mutha Ten Year Over Night Success[edit] Ozzy Osbourne Speak of the Devil (1982) Bark at the Moon (1983) Tribute (1987)[edit] Pat Travers Crash and Burn Live! Go for What You Know Live in Concert Radio Active Heat in the Street Go for What You Know[edit] Others Steve Fister - Age of Great Dreams House of Lords (band) - Demons Down Thin Lizzy - One Night Only Gary Moore - Dirty Fingers Vinnie Moore - Mind's Eye Motörhead - March or Die Ted Nugent - Full Bluntal Nugity Ruby Starr - Scene Stealer John Sykes - 20th Century Whitesnake - Slip of the Tongue Whitesnake - Live... In the Still of the Night Whitesnake - Live: In The Shadow Of The Blues Thin Lizzy John Sykes | Scott Gorham | Marco Mendoza | Michael Lee Phil Lynott | Brian Downey | Eric Bell | Gary Moore | Brian Robertson | Snowy White | Darren Wharton | Tommy Aldridge | Randy Gregg Discography Studio albums: Thin Lizzy | Shades of a Blue Orphanage | Vagabonds of the Western World | Nightlife | Fighting | Jailbreak | Johnny the Fox | Bad Reputation | Black Rose: A Rock Legend | Chinatown | Renegade | Thunder and Lightning Live albums: Live and Dangerous | Life | BBC Radio One Live in Concert | The Peel Sessions | Boys Are Back in Town: Live in Australia | One Night Only This box: view • talk • edit Whitesnake This box: view • talk • edit Members David Coverdale - Doug Aldrich - Reb Beach - Uriah Duffy - Tommy Aldridge - Timothy Drury Former members: Jon Lord - Dave Dowle - Ian Paice - Cozy Powell - Denny Carmassi - Aynsley Dunbar - Neil Murray - Rudy Sarzo Bernie Marsden - Mel Galley - Micky Moody - John Sykes - Adrian Vandenberg - Vivian Campbell - Steve Vai - Warren DeMartini - Marco Mendoza Discography Studio albums: Snakebite - Trouble - Lovehunter - Ready an' Willing - Come an' Get It - Saints & Sinners - Slide It In - Whitesnake - Slip of the Tongue - Restless Heart - Live albums: Live at Hammersmith - Live...In the Heart of the City - Starkers in Tokyo - Live: In The Shadow Of The BluesRetrieved from "http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tommy_Aldridge""I hit things for a living!"DRUMMMMMMMzzzzz...drums drums drums drums drums drums drums drums drums Click here to get Falling Objects drums drums drums drums drums drums drums drums drums drums drums drums drums drums drumsPLEASE add yourself to my guestbook..thanks so much!


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Tommy Aldridge with WHITESNAKE :
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Looking forward to meeting all of Tommy..s Fans and supporters...during the next WHITESNAKE TOUR..And any other musical project Tommy Aldridge is involved in.If you have the chance..please,also go and meet Tommy at one of his drumclinics.Here are some images of TOMMY meeting up with his supporters.. Always very charming!Tommy with the HOLCERSANY TIME..ANY PLACE..it..s just nice to see your face!
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To me,Tommy Aldridge is one of those musicians..that truely give their 150% onstage every time they grace a stage. I have never seen a "weak" performance of this gifted musician.Tommy can make your heart beat to the rythm of his drums like very few drummers out there.. His drum solos are legendary.The pure energy..that oozes from this man is simply awesome. He is the power that drives the lineup..and as David Coverdale put it in one of the gigs :"It is an honour and privilege to play with you every night" It sure is a privilege to see Tommy perform on any stage.Thank you,Tommy for giving us so much pleasure..excitement..God bless You!
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Tommy..s DRUMCLINIC in SINGAPORE youtube clipTake a look at this..the famous TA approach..youtube clip/Tommy in the studioMARCH 18 2003 CANADA/WHITESNAKE live/In the Still of the Night..feat.TA on those drums!

Television:

Rather be DRUMMING!THE SETUP: ACOUSTIC DRUMS: ASD-0105 14"x5.5" Snare Drum ABD-1022T 22"x18" Bass Drum (x2) ATT-1012 12"x10" Tom ATT-1014 14"x12" Tom AFT-1016 16"x16" Floor Tom AFT-1018 18"x16" Floor TomHARDWARE: AC-910 Arm Clamp (3x) CH-740 Cymbal Holder (6x) CHH-920 Closed Hi-hat Holder (1x) CL-945 Tom ball Clamp (2x) CS-925 Cymbal Stand (3x) CS-945 Cymbal Stand (8x) CSAT-924 Cymbal Stand Attachment (4x) DS-840 Drum Stool EX-910 Extension Rod (2x) HS-950 Hi Hat Stand HSAT-920 Hi Hat Stand Attachment (2x) OC-910U Rack Clamp (4x) RP-60 Rack Pipe SS-940 Snare Stand (2x) WS-904 Double Tom Stand WS-955 Double Tom Stand(no guarantees,all subject to change..)

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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TOMMY!

..> Wishing you,dear Tommy.. a most fabulous Birthday!   May we wish you today..only the very best for the year ahead.. We`d like to say a heartfelt THANK YOU for all you give..for all you a...
Posted by Tommy Aldridge Tribute on Tue, 14 Aug 2007 07:54:00 PST

Hope you approve..TOMMY!

Ok,just a quick note to you all..to say I have messaged TOMMY on his official website.. to tell him about this site..   Now..all i can do is cross my toes and HOPE he approves of my humble lil` e...
Posted by Tommy Aldridge Tribute on Sat, 30 Jun 2007 04:39:00 PST

Another adventure..here I go again..

Good evening ... As you can see..the Lady T..is at it again.. Well, in true to my  "glutton for punishment-style" I have added this humble TRIBUTE to Mr.TOMMY ALDRIDGE to my "myspace portfolio" I...
Posted by Tommy Aldridge Tribute on Sun, 25 Mar 2007 10:19:00 PST