Tom Roady

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Tom Roady: Down Home Percussionist

An interview with the late, great Nashville percussionist, which originally appeared in the May 1996 issue of Modern Drummer magazine. Nineteen seventy-nine brought pressured days for Tom Roady, who was in the midst of a major life decision. After working…

Modern Drummer
Dec 8, 2011

Percussionist Tom Roady Passes

Dendy Jarret of Natal Drums has informed MD Online that veteran percussionist Tom Roady passed away early Monday morning. Roady, who was battling cancer, apparently died after suffering a heart attack in his sleep. Later that day, he was to…

Modern Drummer
Nov 28, 2011
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