Pete Thomas (drummer)
Pete Thomas | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | Peter Michael Thomas 9 August 1954 |
| Origin | Hillsborough, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, England |
| Genres | Punk rock, new wave, ska |
| Occupation | Musician |
| Instrument | Drums |
| Years active | 1971–present |
| Labels | Stiff, Radar, F-Beat, Demon, Columbia, Warner Bros., Mercury, Island, Lost Highway, Verve, HearMusic, Rykodisc, Rhino, Hip-O |
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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 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."