Age, Biography and Wiki
Pat Torpey is an American musician, best known as the drummer for the rock band Mr. Big. He was born on December 13, 1953 in Cleveland, Ohio. He began playing drums at the age of 12, and by the time he was in high school, he was playing in local bands.
In 1988, Torpey joined Mr. Big, and he has been with the band ever since. He has also played with other bands, including Belinda Carlisle, John Waite, and The Knack.
Torpey has released two solo albums, and he has also appeared on numerous albums by other artists. He has also appeared in several films and television shows.
As of 2021, Pat Torpey's net worth is estimated to be roughly $2 million.
| Popular As |
Patrick Allan Torpey |
| Occupation |
Drummer |
| Age |
65 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Sagittarius |
| Born |
13 December 1953 |
| Birthday |
13 December |
| Birthplace |
Painesville, Ohio, U.S. ) |
| Date of death |
February 7, 2018 |
| Died Place |
N/A |
| Nationality |
United States |
We recommend you to check the complete list of Famous People born on 13 December.
He is a member of famous with the age 65 years old group.
Pat Torpey Height, Weight & Measurements
At 65 years old, Pat Torpey height not available right now. We will update Pat Torpey's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
Not Available |
| Hair Color |
Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Not Available |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Not Available |
Pat Torpey Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Pat Torpey worth at the age of 65 years old? Pat Torpey’s income source is mostly from being a successful . He is from United States. We have estimated
Pat Torpey's net worth
, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
|
Pat Torpey Social Network
Timeline
Torpey died at age 64 on February 7, 2018, due to complications from Parkinson's disease.
Torpey died from complications of Parkinson's disease at the age of 64 on February 7, 2018.
He continued to tour and record with the band through two more albums, ...The Stories We Could Tell (2014) and Defying Gravity (2017). Although health problems (specifically Parkinson's disease) hampered his involvement in later days, he remained very much a part of the band up through his death in 2018.
He announced on July 25, 2014, that he had been diagnosed with Parkinson's disease and would be unable to perform all of his normal drumming duties on the band's 2014–15 world tour in support of the album ...The Stories We Could Tell.
In January 2009, Torpey reunited with his old Mr. Big bandmates Eric Martin, Paul Gilbert and Billy Sheehan for a reunion tour. In 2010, they recorded and released the album What If... with producer Kevin Shirley. 2011 saw them back together for a world tour supporting the new album.
At the end of 2006, Torpey joined "The Exile Social Club", a band that relives old Rock'n'Roll hits and includes Chuck Wright, from Quiet Riot, Jason Hook, and David Victor.
In 2004, he toured with Richie Kotzen as a drummer for his UK club tour and South American leg; he also played with Billy Sheehan on Johnny Hiland's first self-titled album, Johnny Hiland. Torpey returned to The Knack in the same year.
Torpey played for the reformed version of Montrose, the "new" band stepped for a memorable debut performance at the Los Angeles Key Club on April 29, 2002, in honour of Ozzy Osbourne and Mötley Crüe drummer Randy Castillo.
Torpey has been noted as an accomplished backing vocalist (with an extensive vocal range) and he often sings cover songs in the Mr. Big show during his encore. Also, he sings songs from The Beatles during his drum solo. Because of Mr. Big's popularity in Japan and Asia, Torpey released two solo albums (as a singer) overseas, Odd Man Out and Y2K in 1998 and 1999.
The band was initially successful in Japan, but achieved international stardom with the 1991 release of their second studio album Lean into It. This album featured the acoustic ballad "To Be with You" which received strong play on radio stations and MTV, rising to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100. For fourteen years Mr. Big toured the world, headlining as well as opening for Aerosmith, Rush, Bryan Adams, The Scorpions and others, garnering a reputation for their musicianship and live performances.
Torpey further explains: "In 1987, I was doing a television show with Roger Daltrey and Bobby Colomby from Blood, Sweat and Tears approached me and asked me if I was available to do some studio work. Colomby was producing a couple of tracks for The Knack, and their original drummer had just left the band. I loved their music and what great fun for a drummer. They asked me to join the band."
In 1985, Torpey successfully auditioned for the British pop-rock singer John Parr, who at the time had a #1 hit song "St. Elmo's Fire" and had attained the opening slot for Tina Turner on her Private Dancer tour. When that tour ended he became the drummer for Belinda Carlisle on her first solo tour, opening for Robert Palmer.
In 1983, Torpey moved to Los Angeles. He recounts the beginning of his career: "I'm a pretty good softball player and joined an entertainment league, and through that, I was able to make some new friends and network my way into a couple of gigs. I became a regular on the American Bandstand and Solid Gold TV shows performing with Ben E. King, Mike + The Mechanics, Melissa Manchester, Bob Geldof, and a few I can't even remember."
Pat Torpey (December 13, 1953 – February 7, 2018) was an American drummer and singer, mostly known as a drummer for various singers and artists in the rock genre such as; John Parr, Belinda Carlisle, Robert Plant, Montrose, Richie Kotzen and The Knack. Torpey has recorded with Impellitteri and Ted Nugent.
Torpey was born in Cleveland on December 13, 1953. He first became interested in drumming as a child after seeing a drummer in a polka band performing at a local picnic.
