Pat Torpey

Pat Torpey
Torpey in 1992
Torpey in 1992
Background information
Birth namePatrick Allan Torpey
Born(1953-12-13)December 13, 1953
Painesville, Ohio, U.S.[1][2])
DiedFebruary 7, 2018(2018-02-07) (aged 64)
Genres
OccupationDrummer
InstrumentsDrums, vocals
Years active1980–2018
Formerly of

Patrick Allan Torpey (December 13, 1953 – February 7, 2018) was an American musician, best known as the drummer for the rock band Mr. Big, as well as playing for other various singers and artists such as John Parr, Belinda Carlisle, Robert Plant, Montrose, Richie Kotzen and the Knack. Torpey also recorded with Impellitteri and Ted Nugent.

  1. ^ "Archive Interview-Pat Torpey".
  2. ^ DVD"Pat Torpey Life Story"