Drummer Thommy Value has died on the age of 68.
Thommy Value has died
The sticksman – who was greatest identified for his work with Joan Jett and Billy Idol – handed away on Friday (10.10.25) his spouse Stefunny has introduced.
She wrote on Fb: “A loyal husband and proud father and powerhouse drummer and songwriter, Thommy’s extraordinary profession spanned a long time, performing and recording with a few of rock’s most iconic artists.
“His vitality, kindness, humor, and unmatched rhythm left an indelible mark on everybody who knew him and each stage he graced.”
Thommy performed with Joan Jett and The Blackhearts from 1987 till 2017 and the I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll hitmaker has paid tribute to her former drummer.
Joan wrote on Instagram together with a video montage of Thommy performing with the band: “We misplaced a member of the Blackheart household, the one in all a sort Thommy Value.
“Thommy was a legendary drummer who was a Blackheart for 4 a long time. He was a drummer’s drummer and admired by so many. Our hearts are heavy. Sending like to his stunning household. We love you Thommy.”
The New York-born drummer additionally performed recurrently with Billy Idol within the Eighties and the White Marriage ceremony hitmaker will “miss” his pal’s “immense expertise and coronary heart”.
He wrote in his personal tribute: “Thommy was a unbelievable musician and drummer who, in 1983, got here in on the final minute and put his definitive stamp on my ‘Insurgent Yell’ album.
“He helped us to deliver it to an unbelievable end and toured with us on the Insurgent Yell and Whiplash Smile excursions.
“Thommy was a pal in addition to musical compatriot who introduced immense expertise and coronary heart to every thing he did. And I’ll miss him.(sic)”
Thommy – who’s survived by his spouse and daughter Brooklyn – additionally performed with the likes of Scandal, Mink DeVille and Love Crushed Velvet.
His companies had been enlisted within the recording studio by a variety of artists and he featured on albums by musicians together with Roger Daltrey, The Waterboys, Blue Oyster Cult, The Psychedelic Furs, Ronnie Spector and Debbie Harry.
