Tony Thompson dead at 45 legendary drummer for Chic,Power Station, Bowie..

[henslee]

Stevie Wonder and the list goes on... We just lost him to the big C. What a guy, what a career. Couldn't be categorized. He was the one who gave us those beats on all those Chic songs... GOOD TIMES, FREAK OUT - back in the days of Studio 54. Unlike so much disco, those songs hold up. Had a nice run with Power Station in the 80's. Played Live Aid. Did tons of studio work. Diana Ross, La Belle. Lots more. Most of all, he was a great guy, a family man, loved by so many. If you can check out an old Chic album cover, yeah that's Tony, a gangly, 17 year old kid from Queens, N.Y. riding high, single handedly inventing a drumming style that would definie dance music. BUt when the disco ball stoppd spinning, Tony moved on. Rock is a tuff biz. It's even tuffer when you are a drummer. Not many guys are talented enough to reinvent themselves like he did. Look for a tribute concert in the L.A. area some time soon. RIP Tony.

[mobuto]

1. When I first saw that

I read "Tommy Thompson." Well, that's what you get when you work for 18 straight hours.

I'm sorry about Mr. Thompson and also for his family.

[RandomKoolzip]

2. That sucks. Thompson was a great drummer...

The sound of his drums alone on that Power Station album was awe-inspiring. RIP Tony....

[L.A.dweller]

3. Some Like it hot

That song kicks ass and all because of the drumming oh and Robert palmer too.

"Some like it hot and some sweat when the heat is on."

[henslee]

4. kick.... for tony.