Best known for his work with Joan Jett and Billy Idol, drummer Thommy Price passed away on Friday (10.10.) He was 68-years old.
According to a facebook statement from the musician’s wife, Stefunny:
“A devoted husband and proud father and powerhouse drummer and songwriter, Thommy’s extraordinary career spanned decades, performing and recording with some of rock’s most iconic artists.” “His energy, kindness, humor, and unmatched rhythm left an indelible mark on everyone who knew him and every stage he graced.”
Having played with Joan Jett and The Blackhearts from 1987 until 2017, the iconic female rocker paid tribute to her former drummer on Instagram along with a video montage of Thommy performing with the band:
“We lost a member of the Blackheart family, the one of a kind Thommy Price.” “Thommy was a legendary drummer who was a Blackheart for 4 decades. He was a drummer’s drummer and admired by so many. Our hearts are heavy. Sending love to his beautiful family. We love you Thommy.”
Along with Jett, the New York-born stickman also played regularly in the 1980s with Billy Idol who said he will “miss” his friend’s “immense talent and heart”, adding:
“Thommy was a fantastic musician and drummer who, in 1983, came in at the last minute and put his definitive stamp on my ‘Rebel Yell’ album.” “He helped us to bring it to an incredible finish and toured with us on the Rebel Yell and Whiplash Smile tours.” “Thommy was a friend as well as musical compatriot who brought immense talent and heart to everything he did. And I will miss him.(sic)”
Price’s drum kit skills services were featured in the recording studio by a wide range of artists and his work was featured on LPs by Roger Daltrey, The Waterboys, Blue Oyster Cult, The Psychedelic Furs, Ronnie Spector and Debbie Harry.
Thommy Price is survived by his wife and daughter Brooklyn.
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Author: Al Denté
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