Tommy Aldridge | Talks Greatest Guitar Legends

Описание: Legendary heavy rock drummer Tommy Aldridge discusses the greatest guitar players he’s worked with in his first interview of 2026, conducted by Robert Scott of Phantom Four.

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Following the soft launch of his new official website, AldridgeWorld.com, Aldridge, 75, says he has no plans to retire anytime soon and already has a busy 2026 scheduled, following WHITESNAKE frontman David Coverdale’s recent retirement.

In the three-minute interview, Aldridge pays homage to the late John Sykes, as well as Gary Moore and Randy Rhoads, and praises Steve Vai as one of the great guitarists he’s worked with. He notes that he knows more about guitar players than drummers and that his career was driven by the great guitarists he’s had the privilege to work with, adding that he feels truly blessed to have the career he has. Aldridge previously said, “Randy was the guitarist he always wanted to record with. Sadly, that opportunity never arrived.”

Supporters who sign up for the www.AldridgeWorld.com interest list can immediately hear an exclusive 1:23 audio clip of Tommy Aldridge discussing his long-standing relationship with the late Ozzy Osbourne. An excerpt from the clip appears below.

Aldridge says: “My first tour abroad was with Black Oak Arkansas, and my first dates outside the U.S. were supporting Black Sabbath. That’s when I met Ozzy back in 1703,” he jokes. “It was a long, long time ago. We spent a lot of time together, and I knew him before most people did, even before he met his wife. I have a lot of respect and appreciation for what Ozzy has done, not just in my career, but musically. There are experiences we shared that few people know about.”

Following news of Ozzy's passing in 2025, Aldridge paid tribute to OZZY OSBOURNE, honoring him as a "friend and brother" and recognizing him as a "force in music." Aldridge also recalls stepping up to help Sharon and Ozzy Osbourne navigate the band’s direction after the tragic death of guitarist Randy Rhoads in 1982, including assisting in the audition process for new guitarists, such as Jake E. Lee.

While official videos will continue to be shared on Aldridge's YouTube channel, OfficialAldridgeWorld, the website will serve as the central hub for all official news, new music, and updates on Aldridge’s career and projects. Both AldridgeWorld and the YouTube channel are expected to fully launch in March 2026, featuring drum videos, recording sessions, and exclusive content. Aldridge has several major announcements lined up for 2026.

Aldridge is currently revamping his private drum studio, working with his team to offer top-tier drumming content, including beat breakdowns of songs he’s never dissected before, tutorials, playthroughs, recording sessions, live streams, enhanced reissues of select classic drum performances, and Q&A sessions for supporters and aspiring drummers.