When the drums fall silent, the echoes of what they once carried linger—and Thommy Price’s rhythm will haunt stages forever. The world lost one of its steady heartbeat keepers on October 10, 2025, when Price passed away at 68.
For nearly three decades, Price was the backbone of Joan Jett and the Blackhearts, bringing thunderous precision and soulful finesse to every beat. He also played pivotal roles throughout rock history—touring and recording with legends like Billy Idol, Scandal, Blue Öyster Cult, Debbie Harry, and many others.
His wife confirmed the heartbreaking news via a Facebook post, describing him as a “devoted husband and proud father” whose energy, kindness, humor, and unmatched rhythm left an indelible mark on every stage he graced. Jett & the Blackhearts honored him in their own message: “We lost a member of the Blackheart family—the one of a kind Thommy Price … sending love to his beautiful family.”
Billy Idol remembered Price’s influence on his work with deep respect, saying Price “put his definitive stamp” on Rebel Yell and that his artistry will be missed dearly.
Born December 9, 1956 in Brooklyn, Price began drumming at a young age. Before his long tenure with Jett, he contributed to Scandal’s hit “The Warrior” and collaborated with many acts across genres.
In losing Thommy Price, music loses not just a drummer, but a soul behind the kit—someone who understood that drums aren’t just about keeping time, they’re about making life feel alive. His beat may rest, but his legacy will echo in every fill, every groove, every rock ’n’ roll heartbeat for years to come.
