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Tommy Aldridge
Since 1950
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Tommy Aldridge (born August 15, 1950) is an American heavy metal and hard rock drummer. He is noted for his work with numerous bands and artists since the 1970s, such as Black Oak Arkansas, Pat Travers Band, Ozzy Osbourne, Gary Moore, Whitesnake, Ted Nugent, Thin Lizzy, Vinnie Moore and Yngwie Malmsteen.
Self-taught, Aldridge was initially inspired by the music of Cream, the Beatles, Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin. Drummers like Joe Morello, Ginger Baker, John Bonham and Mitch Mitchell were particularly influential as Aldridge developed his drumming style. Aldridge himself has become very influential and is regarded as a double bass drum pioneer in rock music.
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Tommy Aldridge, né Thomas Aldridge le 15 août 1950 à Pearl (Mississippi, États-Unis), est un batteur renommé dans le monde du heavy metal.
Il a joué avec des artistes et des groupes très célèbres comme Black Oak Arkansas, Pat Travers Band, Ozzy Osbourne, Whitesnake, Thin Lizzy, James Hetfield ou encore Patrick Rondat. Il est l'un des batteurs qui ont pratiqué et instauré la maîtrise de la double pédale. Son jeu est principalement influencé par des batteurs tels Joe Morello (musicien influent dans le jazz), John Bonham (Led Zeppelin) ou encore Ginger Baker(Cream).
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