Tony Royster Jr. isn’t a nostalgia act. He is a living, breathing reminder that true talent doesn’t fade—it deepens. Are you a fan of Tony Royster Jr.? What’s your favorite performance of his—the Apollo solo or his later session work? Drop a comment below.
The crowd didn’t politely applaud. They erupted. The Apollo audience—famously hard to please—was on its feet before he hit the final crash. tony royster jr drums
Then, watch a recent video of him playing with Charlie Puth on The Tonight Show . The same hands. The same confidence. But now, the wisdom of a 30+ year veteran. Tony Royster Jr