Pete Thomas

Quick Facts

Full Name	Pete Thomas
Occupation	Drummer
Date Of Birth	Aug 9, 1954(1954-08-09)
Age	70
Birthplace	England
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Leo

Pete Thomas Biography

Pete Thomas is one of the most popular and richest Drummer who was born on August 9, 1954 in England, England, United Kingdom. Drummer best known for his work with singer Elvis Costello. He also performed with Chilli Willi and the Red Hot Peppers.

Acclaimed musician Tom Waits highly praised Thomas’ drumming skills.

Following early work with Chilli Willi and the Red Hot Peppers and John Stewart, Thomas was recruited as a member of Costello’s backing band the Attractions in 1977. Elvis Costello & the Attractions would spend the next decade touring the world, and recording nine albums, from This Year’s Model (1978) to Blood and Chocolate (1986).

Although Costello split with the Attractions between 1987 and 1993, he continued to work regularly with Thomas during this period. Thomas played drums on the albums Spike (1989), Mighty Like a Rose (1991), and Kojak Variety (recorded in 1990 but not released until 1995) and was a member of Costello’s 1989–1991 touring band, The Rude 5.

He grew up in Hillsborough, Sheffield, England. He married Cynthia Bailey in July of 2011.

Pete Thomas Net Worth

Pete Thomas is one of the richest Drummer from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Pete Thomas 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Early in his career, he was a session drummer on such Graham Parker albums as Burning Questions and Struck By Lightning.

He performed on Figure 8, a 2000 album by Elliott Smith.

Peter Michael Thomas (born 9 August 1954) is an English rock drummer best known for his collaboration with singer Elvis Costello, both as a member of his band “The Attractions”, and with Costello as a solo artist. Besides his lengthy career as a studio musician and touring drummer, he has been a member of the band Squeeze during the 1990s and as a member of the supergroup Works Progress Administration during the early 2000s.

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Who is Pete Thomas Dating?

According to our records, Pete Thomas is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Pete Thomas’s is not dating anyone.

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He also played on the Elliott Smith album, Figure 8 (DreamWorks) (2000) on the songs “Junk Bond Trader”, “Wouldn’t Mama Be Proud?” and “Can’t Make a Sound”.

Facts & Trivia

Pete Ranked on the list of most popular Drummer. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Pete Thomas celebrates birthday on August 9 of every year.

Thomas lives in Los Angeles, with his wife Judy. Their daughter Tennessee is drummer for the band the Like. In 2003, Thomas was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Elvis Costello & the Attractions.

Is Pete Thomas a good drummer?

Besides his lengthy career as a studio musician and touring drummer, he has been a member of the band Squeeze during the 1990s and a member of the supergroup Works Progress Administration during the early 2000s. Tom Waits has referred to him as “ one of the best rock drummers alive.”

Who does Thomas Lang play for?

Currently, Thomas Lang is signed with Sonar and Meinl. For his drum set, he plays a Sonar X-ray acrylic kit, with Remo drum heads. His drum set is very large, with 2 22 inch bass drums, 2 snares and a wide array of toms.

Who played the drummer in clash at Demonhead?

Lynette Guycott is the drummer for The Clash at Demonhead. She has a bionic arm which is a reference to Ladd Spencer’s bionic arm in the video game Bionic Commando.

Who is Jools Hollands drummer?

On the Beat With Artist and Drummer Gilson Lavis of Squeeze/Jools Holland: Talks Challenges and Rewards. Cheers from the UK, Gilson here. I’m the original drummer for the Squeeze hits you know and love. Currently, I play with ex-Squeeze bandmate Jools Holland and his Rhythm and Blues Orchestra.

Where is Thomas Lang now?

Lang also plays keyboards, bass and guitar. He currently resides in Los Angeles, California.