Interview with Tommy Clufetos
Tommy Clufetos Talks Ozzy, Black Sabbath, Rob Zombie, Alice Cooper, Being a Hired Gun, and the Future of Rock
Rocking With Jam Man welcomes powerhouse drummer Tommy Clufetos for a hard-hitting conversation about what it really takes to play with legends.
Tommy has sat behind the kit for some of the biggest names in rock and metal, including Ozzy Osbourne, Black Sabbath, Rob Zombie, Alice Cooper, Ted Nugent, and more. In this interview, Tommy opens up about the reality of being a “hired gun” in the music business — the pressure, the discipline, the respect, and the mindset it takes to walk into legendary bands and deliver every night.
The conversation dives deep into Tommy’s time with Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath, including what made Ozzy a true legend, how Ozzy could still move an entire crowd even while performing from a chair during his final show, and why real rock icons are becoming harder and harder to find. Tommy also talks about the state of modern rock, whether rock has gotten too soft, and how many true legends are really left.
Tommy also discusses the complicated Black Sabbath 13 era, Rick Rubin’s involvement, Brad Wilk playing drums on the studio album, and what it felt like being trusted to play the Sabbath material live in front of massive crowds while not appearing on the record.
Jam Man also gets into Tommy’s years with Rob Zombie and Alice Cooper, asking what it is like to play drums inside massive theatrical rock shows filled with horror visuals, props, chaos, and unpredictable moments. Tommy talks about staying locked in when the stage show gets wild, what happens when something goes wrong, and how a real pro keeps playing no matter what.
The interview also covers Tommy’s decision to stay clean in a world known for excess, his physical approach to drumming, advice for young musicians, and his own project Tommy’s RockTrip, including new music and the future of the band.
This is not just a drummer interview. It is a conversation about legends, pressure, discipline, old-school rock and roll, and what it takes to survive at the highest level.
Full interview at www.rockingwithjamman.com
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“My Wild Child” Lyric Video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XH0ytHOPGJg
Spotify:
https://open.spotify.com/track/16Q5rvHCaknkOhK5b5q2jv
Apple Music:
https://music.apple.com/us/album/my-wild-child-single/1833232666
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