Paul Thompson (musician)

Paul Thompson was the drummer of Roxy Music from 1971-1980. Born in Newcastle on 13 May 1951, Thompson lived in Jarrow from the age of six months and attended West Simonside Infants and Junior School. Thompson joined Roxy Music in 1971 and wielded the drumsticks for 6 albums, as well as performing on his bandmates Bryan Ferry, Andy Mackay and Phil Manzanera's solo records and touring with them. In 1980 he and the band parted ways due to "musical differences", and Thompson played with musicians like Gary Moore, Jonathon Perkins and Concrete Blonde.

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Roxy Music - 1971 - 1980 - Newcastle - 13 May - 1951 - Jarrow - Bryan Ferry - Phil Manzanera - Gary Moore - Jonathon Perkins

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Fans nicknamed him "The Great Paul Thompson", due to his remarkable drumming skills and power. In 2001 he reunited with his fellow Roxy Music band members for a tour (excluding Brian Eno, who refrained from participating). He also toured with Bryan Ferry, supporting his Frantic album. The band again with Paul on drumstool are set to perform again in 11 June 2005 at the Wight Festival and rumours are circulating that the foursome including Eno have new record on the way.

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2001 - Brian Eno - 11 June - 2005

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Drummer Roger Taylor of the alternative rock band Duran Duran says that Paul Thompson's drumming was big influence over his development.

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Roger Taylor - Alternative rock - Duran Duran

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