Tony Thompson
Born: 1954-11-15 in New York City, New York, USA
Died: 2003-11-12
Known For: Acting
Biography
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.
Filmography
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
- David Bowie: Serious Moonlight as Self - Drums / Percussion