Paul Thompson (musician)

English drummer

Paul Thompson

Thompson with Roxy Music, LG Arena, Birmingham, England, January 2011

Background information
Born|  (1951-05-13) 13 May 1951 (age 71)
Newcastle upon Tyne, England, United Kingdom
Genres| Glam rock, rock, art rock
Occupation(s)| Musician
Instruments| Drums
Years active| 1970–present
Labels| Island
Website| pauldrum.com

Musical artist

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!, Angelic Upstarts and the American alternative rock band Concrete Blonde.

## Contents

* 1 Early life and education
* 2 Career
* 3 Influence and following
* 4 Other interests
* 5 References
* 6 External links

## Early life and education[edit]

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[edit]

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]

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[edit]

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[edit]

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[edit]

1. ^ a b "Paul Thompson biography". www.roxyrama.com. 25 May 2011. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
2. ^ "The Official Roxy Music Tour 2001 Paul Thompson Biography". Manzanera.com. 2001. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
3. ^ "Interview: Roxy Music's Paul Thompson". Chronicle Live. 6 February 2009. Retrieved 3 March 2015.
4. ^ Carson,Stephen Burgess,Mark Jangra Bimal Townsend, Richard. Webster,John (ed.). "John Miles". john-miles.16mb.com. Retrieved 13 May 2021.`{{cite web}}`: CS1 maint: multiple names: authors list (link)
5. ^ "Paul Thompson credits". allmusic.com. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
6. ^ "Paul Thompson". discogs.com. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
7. ^ "Interview: Roxy Music's Paul Thompson". Evening Chronicle Northeast. 6 February 2009.
8. ^ a b Budofsky, Adam (November 2005). "Friday Nuggets: Paul Thompson's Trip From Roxy Music to Lindisfarne". www.moderndrummer.com. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
9. ^ "Roxy Music on Isle of Wight bill". News.bbc.co.uk. 18 March 2005. Retrieved 13 January 2021.
10. ^ "Roxy Music inducted into Rock and roll hall of fame". ultimateclassicrock.com. 29 March 2019. Retrieved 13 May 2021.
11. ^ "Interview: Duran Duran drummer Roger Taylor". www.journallive.co.uk. Retrieved 24 February 2013.
12. ^ "Roxy Music - Paul Thompson's Solo and Session Work - on VivaRoxyMusic.com". vivaroxymusic.com. Retrieved 12 May 2020.

## External links[edit]

* Paul Thompson at Discogs
* Paul Thompson at AllMusic
* Vivaroxymusic.com
* Paul Thompson at IMDb

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Concrete Blonde

* Johnette Napolitano
* James Mankey
* Gabriel Ramirez
* Harry Rushakoff
* Paul Thompson
* Al Bloch

Studio albums|

* Concrete Blonde
* Free
* Bloodletting
* Walking in London
* Mexican Moon
* Concrete Blonde y Los Illegals
* Group Therapy
* Mojave

Compilation albums|

* Still in Hollywood
* Recollection: The Best of Concrete Blonde
* The Essential

Live albums|

* Live in Brazil 2002

Songs|

* "Still in Hollywood"
* "True"
* "God Is a Bullet"
* "Happy Birthday"
* "Joey"
* "Everybody Knows"
* "Caroline"
* "Tomorrow, Wendy"
* "Ghost of a Texas Ladies' Man"
* "Someday?"
* "Heal It Up"

Related articles|

* Vowel Movement

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Lindisfarne

* Rod Clements

* Ian Thomson
* Dave Hull-Denholm
* Steve Daggett
* Paul Thompson

* Ray Jackson
* Ray Laidlaw
* Simon Cowe
* Alan Hull
* Kenny Craddock
* Tommy Duffy
* Paul Nichols
* Charlie Harcourt
* Marty Craggs
* Steve Cunningham
* Billy Mitchell

Studio albums|

* Nicely Out of Tune
* Fog on the Tyne
* Dingly Dell
* Back and Fourth
* The News
* Sleepless Nights
* Dance Your Life Away
* C'mon Everybody
* Amigos
* Elvis Lives on the Moon

Notable singles|

* "Lady Eleanor"
* "Run for Home"
* "Meet Me on the Corner"

Related articles|

* Discography
* Jack the Lad

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Roxy Music

* Bryan Ferry
* Andy Mackay
* Paul Thompson
* Phil Manzanera

* Graham Simpson
* Roger Bunn
* Dexter Lloyd
* Brian Eno
* David O'List
* Rik Kenton
* John Gustafson
* Eddie Jobson
* Paul Carrack
* Alan Spenner
* Gary Tibbs
* Oliver Thompson

Studio albums|

* Roxy Music
* For Your Pleasure
* Stranded
* Country Life
* Siren
* Manifesto
* Flesh + Blood
* Avalon

Live albums|

* Viva!
* The High Road
* Heart Still Beating
* Concert Classics
* Concerto
* Live

Compilation albums|

* Greatest Hits
* Street Life: 20 Great Hits
* The Ultimate Collection
* More than This
* The Thrill of It All
* The Best of Roxy Music

Singles|

* "Virginia Plain"
* "Pyjamarama"
* "Do the Strand"
* "Street Life"
* "All I Want Is You"
* "The Thrill of It All"
* "Love Is the Drug"
* "Both Ends Burning"
* "Trash"
* "Dance Away"
* "Angel Eyes"
* "Over You"
* "Oh Yeah"
* "Same Old Scene"
* "In the Midnight Hour"
* "Jealous Guy"
* "More Than This"
* "Avalon"

Other songs|

* "In Every Dream Home a Heartache"
* "Like a Hurricane"

Related articles|

* Discography

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* Phil Manzanera
* Bill MacCormick
* Brian Eno
* Paul Thompson
* Andy Mackay
* Mick Jones

* Simon Phillips
* Francis Monkman
* Lloyd Watson

Studio albums|

* Listen Now

Live albums|

* 801 Live
* 801 Manchester
* Live at Hull

Singles|

* "Flight 19"

Related Articles|

* Quiet Sun
* Roxy Music

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Rock and Roll Hall of Fame – Class of 2019

Performers|

* The Cure
* Perry Bamonte, Jason Cooper, Michael Dempsey, Reeves Gabrels, Simon Gallup, Roger O'Donnell, Robert Smith, Pearl Thompson, Lol Tolhurst, Boris Williams
* Def Leppard
* Rick Allen, Vivian Campbell, Phil Collen, Steve Clark, Joe Elliott, Rick Savage, Pete Willis
* Janet Jackson
* Radiohead
* Colin Greenwood, Jonny Greenwood, Ed O'Brien, Philip Selway, Thom Yorke
* Roxy Music
* Brian Eno, Bryan Ferry, Eddie Jobson, Andy Mackay, Phil Manzanera, Graham Simpson, Paul Thompson
* Stevie Nicks
* The Zombies
* Rod Argent, Paul Atkinson, Colin Blunstone, Hugh Grundy, Chris White

Singles|

* The Chantels – "Maybe" (1957)
* The Champs – "Tequila" (1958)
* Barrett Strong – "Money (That's What I Want)" (1959)
* The Isley Brothers – "Twist and Shout" (1962)
* The Shangri-Las – "Leader of the Pack" (1964)
* The Shadows of Knight – "Gloria" (1965)

Authority control

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* WorldCat (via VIAF)

National libraries|

* Spain
* Czech Republic

Other|

* MusicBrainz artist

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