Watch former OZZY OSBOURNE drummer break down legendary track 'Over The Mountain'

Published September 8 2023 at 12:51

Tommy Aldridge recently did a great breakdown of the classic OZZY OSBOURNE track 'Over The Mountain' for drum-site Drumea.

Tommy Aldridge (born August 15, 1950) is an American heavy metal and hard rock drummer, 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.

Tommy Aldridge's tenure with Ozzy Osbourne spanned from 1982 to 1984, during a critical phase of Osbourne's solo career.  His powerful and precise drumming style added a new dimension to Ozzy's live performances and studio recordings. This period included the release of the album 'Bark at the Moon' in 1983, which featured Aldridge's exceptional drumming on tracks like the title song. Though his time with Ozzy was relatively short, Aldridge left a lasting impact on the band's sound and helped solidify Ozzy's status as a metal legend.

"The song really plays itself"! In the video, Tommy mentions how the drum part in the song is straightforward, as it follows Randy Rhoad's guitar work seamlessly, resulting in a well-constructed and captivating song. It's great to watch such a legend at work!