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Tony Thompson was listed as a musician and drummer. Born on November 15, 1954, Tony Thompson was from New York City, New York, United States. Death is recorded on November 12, 2003, at the age of 48.
My Take
Tony Thompson is, for my money, one of those drummers whose feel you can identify in a single bar. Anchoring Chic and the Power Station, he gave disco's brightness a steel spine, a groove so heavy it reorders the room. Session drummers rarely get their names in lights, yet his playing was unmistakable, which is the truest mark of an artist. Losing him at forty-eight in 2003 still feels like a loss the wider public underrates. I think of him as the quiet giant holding up flashier acts, and I tip my hat every time those records spin.
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- Name (English)
- Tony Thompson
- Name (Japanese)
- トニー・トンプソン
- Reading
- とにー・とんぷそん
- Born
- November 15, 1954 – November 12, 2003
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Scorpio / Horse
- Origin
- New York City, New York, United States
- Occupation
- musician / drummer
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Tony Thompson born?
Born November 15, 1954.
When did Tony Thompson die?
Died November 12, 2003, aged 48.
Where was Tony Thompson from?
Tony Thompson was from New York City, New York, United States.
What did Tony Thompson do?
Tony Thompson worked as musician, drummer.
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