Martin Coogan,

The Mock Turtles - 96.2 The Revolution FM

My name is Martin Coogan former frontman with The Mock Turtles and latterly producer and DJ.

I've known Tony for many years and I've had the pleasure to work with him on a number of projects.

I can honestly say he's got to be one of the best drummers in the country and consequently one of the most sought after. He's what I'd describe as a 'drummer's drummer'. Floppy and loose, tons of feel with delicate grace notes all over the place yet solid as a rock and bang on the money.

His experience as a drummer, both as a member of several eastablished and well known bands and as a sessionist, has led to him getting a reputation for his versatiility as well as virtuosity.

But best of all, he's a top bloke; lively, intelligent, sensitive and VERY funny, in short; if you had to pick a drummer to be holed up with in a tour bus for 6 months or in a studio without seeing daylight for weeks on end - Tony's your man, because he's well loved and an all round dude!

Clint Boon,

Inspiral Carpets, 97.7 XFM Manchester

Tony Thompson is probably the most amazing drummer I’ve ever worked with. Certainly the most versatile. We recorded 2 albums together as The Clint Boon Experience. Tony’s contribution was priceless. He does things on a drum kit that I’ve not seen other drummers do.

Over the space of 3 years, we had great times on the road supporting the likes of Shed 7 and Travis, as well as headlining our own tours. The highlights of our time together are probably supporting Bryan Adams in Hyde Park, playing Reading and Leeds festivals in 1999 and performing our hit single ‘White No Sugar’ on TFI Friday the same year.

Tony’s passion for playing is unbeatable, it’s an often used cliché but in Tony’s case he really does ‘live and breath’ drums and rhythm. Every minute he gets.

Tony is also a truly devoted dad and hubby. All in all…one top geyser. It was a pleasure working with him and it will be a pleasure to work with him again.