Thompson was born in Newcastle upon Tyne, Northumberland. He lived in Jarrow, north-east England from the age of six months and attended West Simonside Infants and Junior School.[1]
Career
In 1965, Thompson joined The Tyme who played at local youth clubs.[2] His next group was a local band called The Urge which he joined when 17 years old. Fatigue from performing with them seven nights a week in local clubs and pubs led him to fall asleep on his job as an apprentice metalworker, resulting in his dismissal.[3] Alongside John Miles he became a member of The Influence.[4]
In 1980, Thompson took leave from Roxy Music due to an arm injury. Later that year he left the band, owing to musical differences between himself and Bryan Ferry.[7] During this period Thompson played with rock band Concrete Blonde.[8]
In 2001, he reunited with fellow Roxy Music band members for a tour. He also toured with Ferry, supporting his Frantic album in 2003 and appeared at the Isle of Wight Festival 2005[9] on 11 June 2005 with Ferry. During this period Thompson played live gigs with Andy Mackay and The Metaphors and was credited on their self released live CD London! Paris! New York! Rome! in 2009. He joined the Newcastle upon TyneLindisfarne in 2013.[8]
Thompson was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019 as a member of Roxy Music.[10]
Influence and following
Drummer Roger Taylor of the new wave band Duran Duran has stated that Thompson's drumming was a big influence over his development.[11] Fans of Thompson nicknamed him "The Great Paul Thompson", because of his drumming skills and power.[1]
Other interests
In 1987, Thompson joined the Royal Auxiliary Air Force. As a member of 2624 Squadron, based in Oxfordshire, he attained the rank of corporal before leaving the RAuxAF in 1993.[12]
References
^ ab"Paul Thompson biography". www.roxyrama.com. 25 May 2011. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
^"The Official Roxy Music Tour 2001 Paul Thompson Biography". Manzanera.com. 2001. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
^"Interview: Roxy Music's Paul Thompson". Chronicle Live. 6 February 2009. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
^"Paul Thompson credits". allmusic.com. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
^"Paul Thompson". discogs.com. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
^"Interview: Roxy Music's Paul Thompson". Evening Chronicle Northeast. 6 February 2009.
^ abBudofsky, Adam (November 2005). "Friday Nuggets: Paul Thompson's Trip From Roxy Music to Lindisfarne". www.moderndrummer.com. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
^"Roxy Music on Isle of Wight bill". News.bbc.co.uk. 18 March 2005. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
^"Roxy Music inducted into Rock and roll hall of fame". ultimateclassicrock.com. 29 March 2019. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
^"Interview: Duran Duran drummer Roger Taylor". www.journallive.co.uk. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
^"Roxy Music - Paul Thompson's Solo and Session Work - on VivaRoxyMusic.com". vivaroxymusic.com. Retrieved 12 May 2020.
paul, thompson, musician, paul, thompson, born, 1951, english, drummer, best, known, member, rock, band, roxy, music, member, andy, mackay, project, with, metaphors, joined, lindisfarne, 2013, also, drummer, band, angelic, upstarts, american, alternative, rock. Paul Thompson born 13 May 1951 is an English drummer who is best known as a member of the rock band Roxy Music He is a member of Andy Mackay s project with the Metaphors and joined Lindisfarne in 2013 He was also the drummer for Oi band Angelic Upstarts and the American alternative rock band Concrete Blonde Paul ThompsonThompson with Roxy Music in 2011Background informationBorn 1951 05 13 13 May 1951 age 71 Newcastle upon Tyne EnglandGenresGlam rockrockart rockOccupation s MusicianInstrument s DrumspercussionYears active1970 presentLabelsIslandMember ofRoxy MusicAndy Mackay s MetaphorsFormerly ofAngelic UpstartsConcrete BlondeLindisfarneWebsitepauldrum wbr com Contents 1 Early life and education 2 Career 3 Influence and following 4 Other interests 5 References 6 External linksEarly life and education EditThompson was born in Newcastle upon Tyne Northumberland He lived in Jarrow north east England from the age of six months and attended West Simonside Infants and Junior School 1 Career EditIn 1965 Thompson joined The Tyme who played at local youth clubs 2 His next group was a local band called The Urge which he joined when 17 years old Fatigue from performing with them seven nights a week in local clubs and pubs led him to fall asleep on his job as an apprentice metalworker resulting in his dismissal 3 Alongside John Miles he became a member of The Influence 4 Thompson joined Roxy Music in 1971 and was credited as drummer on six albums as well as touring and performing on solo records with his bandmates Bryan Ferry Phil Manzanera 5 and Andy Mackay 6 In 1980 Thompson took leave from Roxy Music due to an arm injury Later that year he left the band owing to musical differences between himself and Bryan Ferry 7 During this period Thompson played with rock band Concrete Blonde 8 In 2001 he reunited with fellow Roxy Music band members for a tour He also toured with Ferry supporting his Frantic album in 2003 and appeared at the Isle of Wight Festival 2005 9 on 11 June 2005 with Ferry During this period Thompson played live gigs with Andy Mackay and The Metaphors and was credited on their self released live CD London Paris New York Rome in 2009 He joined the Newcastle upon Tyne Lindisfarne in 2013 8 Thompson was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2019 as a member of Roxy Music 10 Influence and following EditDrummer Roger Taylor of the new wave band Duran Duran has stated that Thompson s drumming was a big influence over his development 11 Fans of Thompson nicknamed him The Great Paul Thompson because of his drumming skills and power 1 Other interests EditIn 1987 Thompson joined the Royal Auxiliary Air Force As a member of 2624 Squadron based in Oxfordshire he attained the rank of corporal before leaving the RAuxAF in 1993 12 References Edit a b Paul Thompson biography www roxyrama com 25 May 2011 Retrieved 13 May 2021 The Official Roxy Music Tour 2001 Paul Thompson Biography Manzanera com 2001 Retrieved 3 March 2015 Interview Roxy Music s Paul Thompson Chronicle Live 6 February 2009 Retrieved 3 March 2015 Carson Stephen Burgess Mark Jangra Bimal Townsend Richard Webster John ed John Miles john miles 16mb com Retrieved 13 May 2021 a href Template Cite web html title Template Cite web cite web a CS1 maint multiple names authors list link Paul Thompson credits allmusic com Retrieved 13 May 2021 Paul Thompson discogs com Retrieved 13 May 2021 Interview Roxy Music s Paul Thompson Evening Chronicle Northeast 6 February 2009 a b Budofsky Adam November 2005 Friday Nuggets Paul Thompson s Trip From Roxy Music to Lindisfarne www moderndrummer com Retrieved 13 May 2021 Roxy Music on Isle of Wight bill News bbc co uk 18 March 2005 Retrieved 13 January 2021 Roxy Music inducted into Rock and roll hall of fame ultimateclassicrock com 29 March 2019 Retrieved 13 May 2021 Interview Duran Duran drummer Roger Taylor www journallive co uk Retrieved 24 February 2013 Roxy Music Paul Thompson s Solo and Session Work on VivaRoxyMusic com vivaroxymusic com Retrieved 12 May 2020 External links EditPaul Thompson at Discogs Paul Thompson at AllMusic Vivaroxymusic com Paul Thompson at IMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Paul Thompson musician amp oldid 1120462950, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
