Tony Royster Jr - 12 Years Old

I actually like this solo more than his later stuff. To take it a step further this is easily one of the best solos I’ve heard from a drummer of any age. This solo is creative and have a nice flow to it. The great for a 12 year old comment doesn’t apply here. He’s a prodigy. There is a very high degree of difficulty throughout the solo. I don’t see any weaknesses in his playing. He even switches to traditional grip without missing a beat which is a skill in itself. I’ve listened to hundreds of drum solos and this is world class.

Jr.? Well, how will the Sr. be?!

Fill in legend

WOAH!!! LIKE, MAN 'O' MAN, LIKE UN-FRICKEN-BELIEVABLE!!! SICK AF BRO!!!

Dynamics, speed, technique, musicality. All things that easily puts this drum solo in my top 3 ever.

This might still be one of the greatest & tastefully done solos

Yok böyle birşey Muhteşem ❤

YALL...HE WAS 12..


12


LIKE LOOKING BACK ON THIS?!?!?! THIS SOLO IS CRAZY!!! He had control, crazy dynamics, percision, accuracy, speed, insane improv, AT 12!!! Legendary!!! Dude is one of the greatest to do this!

This Kid si amazing

You should see him now

Now I got beaten up by this kid...

Wow superb God gifted..

A young Musical Genius.

I am bether then you in drums Tony royster

В прошлой жизни- Барабаньщик ,такому научить нельзя! ...

Proof that rudiments pay off.

By far the best drum solo I have heard. It’s got everything, groove technique, attitude. Master piece

watching in 2024

Вот из за него я и перестал играть на барабанах...

Meu sonho e fica bom na batera

Me

What band is he in now

👆 subscribe to the channel and the video is excellent 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

I watched this back un the day, and its great. Since then Ive found Jazz as being the most skilled and proficient.

You don't play like this at 12 years unless you are born with the ability. You dont just acquire it. Some people wouldn't accomplish this level of playing in a lifetime.

yep

2024🔥🥁

His brain is treating those cymbals like drums and he’s hitting them up and down too that’s so unique

I forgot how insane this video was. 18 years later its still one of a kind.

Still amazes me. Still depresses me 😂

So good and so young I'm a drummer too I like watching them I love the way he uses both sides of the symbol and he's only using a single base he's extremely good for being 12 years old

dang, can't believe he's already 30 now😂

30 yrs ago already... still iconic.

the boy is good

Gap yuq bravo

This is not only good for a 12 year old. It is one of the best solos ever of any age.

Protect this prodigy

Not too many know he was the drummer in Jay Z’s “Show Me What you Got” single

Well, it's not the worst drum solo I've ever heard 🤷🏻‍♂️

Velocity, rhythm, groove, pattern creation and retention to revert and re-invent on the fly, Tempo change, pace, invention due to height and reach, showmanship, and wtf age! This kid born genius and the maddest part.. he proved he had better from the start! Wow. I rise for the greatest of Juniors

This boy had Jesus in him.

Those pedals are balanced Joe.

WHT you know about Tony Royster nigga

Don’t forget…he’s 12! He’s playing what’s already BEEN played. Still impressive though

I'm finely going to ask the burning ? could you do this @ 12?