Tony Thompson facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tony Thompson
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| Born | 15 November 1954 United States |
| Died | 12 November 2003 (aged 48) Los Angeles, California, United States |
| Genres | New Wave, alternative rock, hard rock, pop rock, disco, hip-hop, funk |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, drummer |
| Instruments | Drums |
| Labels | Various |
| Associated acts | Power Station, Chic, Crown of Thorns |
Tony Thompson was a super talented American drummer. He was born on November 15, 1954, and passed away on November 12, 2003. He was famous for being the drummer in two awesome bands: Chic and The Power Station. Tony was also a "session drummer," which means he played drums for many different artists in the recording studio.
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Who Was Tony Thompson?
Tony Thompson was a very important drummer in music. He helped create the sound for many popular songs. He was known for his powerful and steady drumming style.
Early Life and Music
Tony grew up in Queens, New York. His family came from Trinidad and Antigua. He started his drumming career with a group called Labelle. For a short time, he was also part of the band Ecstasy, Passion & Pain.
Playing with Famous Artists
Tony became a main drummer for the band Chic. While he was with Chic, he also got to play with many other famous musicians. These included Jody Watley, Madonna, Rod Stewart, Adam Ant, Mick Jagger, and David Bowie. His drumming helped make their songs sound great!
The Power Station and Later Years
Later, Tony became the drummer for another popular band called The Power Station. This band had a unique rock sound. Tony was still making music with a band called Non-Toxic when he passed away.
Tony's Legacy
Tony Thompson died in Los Angeles from kidney cancer. He left behind his wife, Patrice Jennings, and their two children. Just two months before Tony passed away, his bandmate Robert Palmer also died. On September 19, 2005, Tony Thompson and the other members of the band Chic were honored. They were added to the Dance Music Hall of Fame for their amazing contributions to music.
