Pat Torpey
Birthday December 13, 1953
Birth Sign Sagittarius
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About
Drummer for the hard rock band Mr. Big who contributed to their unique sound on tracks like "Take Cover." Their song "To Be With You" became a #1 international hit.
Before Fame
He was inspired to take up drumming after seeing a polka band perform at a picnic. He was active in music programs throughout high school.
Trivia
Due to the band's popularity abroad, he released two solo albums outside of the U.S.
Family Life
He was born in Cleveland, Ohio. He died from complications of Parkinson's disease.
Associated With
Before joining Mr. Big, Torpey was part of the David Lee Roth Band.