Drummer Thommy Price dead at 68

Drummer Thommy Price has died at the age of 68.

The sticksman – who was best known for his work with Joan Jett and Billy Idol – passed away on Friday (10.10.25) his wife Stefunny has announced.

She wrote on Facebook: “A devoted husband and proud father and powerhouse drummer and songwriter, Thommy’s extraordinary career spanned decades, performing and recording with some of rock’s most iconic artists.

“His energy, kindness, humor, and unmatched rhythm left an indelible mark on everyone who knew him and every stage he graced.”

Thommy played with Joan Jett and The Blackhearts from 1987 until 2017 and the I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll hitmaker has paid tribute to her former drummer.

Joan wrote on Instagram along with a video montage of Thommy performing with the band: “We lost a member of the Blackheart family, the one of a kind Thommy Price.

“Thommy was a legendary drummer who was a Blackheart for 4 decades. He was a drummer’s drummer and admired by so many. Our hearts are heavy. Sending love to his beautiful family. We love you Thommy.”

The New York-born drummer also played regularly with Billy Idol in the 1980s and the White Wedding hitmaker will “miss” his friend’s “immense talent and heart”.

He wrote in his own tribute: “Thommy was a fantastic musician and drummer who, in 1983, came in at the last minute and put his definitive stamp on my ‘Rebel Yell’ album.

“He helped us to bring it to an incredible finish and toured with us on the Rebel Yell and Whiplash Smile tours.

“Thommy was a friend as well as musical compatriot who brought immense talent and heart to everything he did. And I will miss him.(sic)”

Thommy – who is survived by his wife and daughter Brooklyn – also played with the likes of Scandal, Mink DeVille and Love Crushed Velvet.

His services were enlisted in the recording studio by a range of artists and he featured on albums by musicians including Roger Daltrey, The Waterboys, Blue Oyster Cult, The Psychedelic Furs, Ronnie Spector and Debbie Harry.