Tony Thompson
November 15, 1954 (70 years old) in New York City, New York, USA
Anthony Terrence "Tony" Thompson was an American session drummer best known as the drummer of the Power Station and a member of Chic. He also notably performed on Rodgers/Edwards-produced hits by Diana Ross, Sister Sledge, and David Bowie, plus hits for Madonna and Jody Watley. Thompson died of kidney cancer just a month after being diagnosed, three days before his 49th birthday.
Known For
Credits
- 2009 · Chic: Live at the Budokan as Drums
- 1986 · The Power Station Video EP as Self
- 1985 · Led Zeppelin: Live Aid 1985 as Self
- 1984 · Ricochet as Self
- 1984 · David Bowie: Serious Moonlight as Self - Drums / Percussion