Tom Compton is a British drummer who has played with some of the biggest names in rock and blues, including Alvin Lee, Johnny Winter, and Savoy Brown. He was born in Brighton, England, in 1954, and began playing drums at the age of 12. He quickly established himself as a talented young drummer, and by the early 1970s he was playing with some of the leading bands in the UK blues scene.
Tom Compton was Johnnys longest serving drummer, coming on board in June 1984 and playing thru till a little after the Live In NYC 97 release. Orginally from England, he spent 6 years playing for Alvin Lee appearing on 2 albums by Ten Years Later(Rocket Fuel & Ride On) and 2 albums by The Alvin Lee Band(Free Fall & RX5). A year after Alvin Lee and Johnny Winter toured together in 1983, he wanted a new boss and Johnny wanted a new drummer. Even though Alligator Records used different players for the records, Tom was always there in concert. Played on the last 4 albums(Winter Of 88, Let Me In, Hey Where's Your Brother? and Live In NYC 97). In late 98 he joined Savoy Brown and appears on their 1999 album - The Blues Keeps Me Holding On.
In 1975, Compton joined Alvin Lee's band, Ten Years After. He played on the band's final two albums, Recorded Live, and Ride On. After Ten Years After disbanded, Compton moved to the United States to join Johnny Winter's band. He played on several of Winter's albums, including Guitar Slinger, White Hot and Still Alive and Well.
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In the early 1980s, Compton joined Johnny Winter and Savoy Brown. He played on the band's albums Manifesto, Victory Road, and Street Legal. He also played on several albums by Kim Simmonds, the band's leader.
In addition to his work with these major bands, Compton has also played with a wide range of other artists, including Dr. John, John Lee Hooker, and Edgar Winter. He has also released several solo albums.
Compton is known for his powerful and energetic drumming style. He is also a skilled percussionist, and he often incorporates elements of world music into his playing. He is a respected figure in the drumming world, and he has been featured in several magazines and books.
Compton continues to play and record music today. He is currently a member of the band The Blues Survivors. He is also a popular guest drummer, and he has played with many other bands over the years.
Here is a timeline of Tom Compton's career:
1970s: Plays with Ten Years After
1980s: Plays with Johnny Winter, Savoy Brown and Kim Simmonds.
1990s: Releases several solo albums.
2000s: Continues to play and record music, including with The Blues Survivors.
Tom Compton is a talented and versatile drummer who has played with some of the biggest names in rock and blues. He is a respected figure in the drumming world, and he continues to play and record music today.
