Tony Thompson
Born
November 15, 1954
Died
November 12, 2003 (48 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
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.
