Thomas Pridgen Biography

Thomas Pridgen who was born Thomas Armon Pridgen is an American drummer, best known for his role as the drummer of The Mars Volta from October 2006 until October 2009. Currently, he is touring with rapper Residente and is the drummer for his own project The Memorials.

Thomas Pridgen Age

Thomas Armon Pridgen was born in El Cerrito, California, in the United States on November 23, 1983. He is 36 years as of 2019 and of American nationality.

Thomas Pridgen Family

He has managed to keep his personal life off the limelight and hence there is no known information about his parents or his childhood.

Thomas Pridgen Wife

Pridgen likes to keep his personal life private hence information about his dating life is not available. It is therefore not known whether he is married or has any children. However, this information will be updated as soon as it is available.

Thomas Pridgen Facts and Body Measurements

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Full Name: Thomas Armon Pridgen
Also Known As: Thomas Pridgen
Age/ How Old?: 36 years as of 2019
Date of Birth: on November 23, 1983
Place of Birth: El Cerrito, California, in the United States
Birthday: 23rd November
Nationality: American
Education‎: Not Available
Father’s Name: Not Available
Mother’s Name: Not Available
Siblings: Not Available
Married?: Not Available
Children/ Kids: none
Height/ How tall?: 6 feet 4 inches
Weight: Not Available
Profession: Drummer
Known For: His role as the drummer of The Mars Volta from October 2006 until October 2009
Net worth: Not Available

Thomas Pridgen Career

Early Musical Life

At age 9, Pridgen won the Guitar Center Drum-Off and he was the youngest recipient for a Zildjian endorsement in the nearly 40-year history of the company at age 10. Pridgen is additionally normally left-handed yet plays the drum unit as though he is a right-hander with his pack set-up right-handed.

Thomas has attended school with David Garibaldi, Curtis Nutall, Troy Lucketta, and Walfredo Reyes, Sr. He was also the recipient of a 4-year scholarship to Berklee College of Music in 1999 at the age of 15; he was the youngest musician to ever receive this scholarship. He has also played in clinics with Dennis Chambers and Walfredo Reyes, Jr.

Thomas’s first non-gospel touring experience was as the drummer for The Coup, who he worked within 2001 and 2002. In 2006, he received a call from Omar Rodríguez-López of The Mars Volta.

Pridgen became the new permanent drummer for The Mars Volta in the year 2007. He debuted at the March 12th show in New Zealand, where the band debuted the song “Idle Tooth” which was later renamed “Wax Simulacra” for the forthcoming album. The Mars Volta toured a few West Coast venues as the headliner, after shows in New Zealand and Australia, then entered the studio to record their fourth LP, The Bedlam in Goliath.

On Bedlam in Goliath, he utilized the “blistering 32nd-note full-set blends style, stunning single-stroke rolls, and bursting single bass drum designs” alongside creative and exact paradiddle system.

Other than his work with The Mars Volta, he has likewise been associated with Christian Scott and Wicked Wisdom. For some time, he was working with singer Keyshia Cole as her live and session drummer and being her music director. Furthermore, he was featured alongside Tony Royster Jr., Eric Moore, and others in the drumming DVD entitled “Shed Sessions”, a Gospel Chops DVD. On the Modern Drummer 2008, DVD Thomas was featured with footage from his performance at the festival.

On one of the last dates of the Bedlam Tour in Mexico, Thomas and the band ‘wrecked’ the unit and cracked the 20″x24″ acrylic bass drum. After this Thomas was seen just utilizing DW maple jazz packs live, however, he currently uses his Acrylic unit again with his new band The Memorials. Thomas is also available for drum lessons mainly in the San Francisco Bay Area while not on tour or recording sessions.

Additionally, Thomas Pridgen has been voted by Modern Drummer magazine as Best Up and Coming Drummer,  in 2012 Readers Poll, the best alternative drummer by Modern Drummer.

Leaving The Mars Volta

In October 2009, Thomas Pridgen left The Mars Volta. Right up ’til the present time, the band has offered no official expression with regards to the explanation behind the flight. Dave Elitch subsequently filled in the drummer position for the rest of the visit, who was then supplanted by Deantoni Parks.

The Memorials

Still, in December 2009, Pridgen formed another band called The Memorials with friends with former students from Berklee College of Music – Nick Brewer (guitars) and Viveca Hawkins (vocals). The band’s self-titled first appearance was released on January 18, 2011.

Played mainly on the US west coast in 2010. Roaded the US on the Freedom Tour (first trimester 2011), Equinox Tour (second trimester 2011), presently summer 2012 Waterguns, Bar B.Q. and Hot Chocolate Tour.

Residente (2017–present)

On March 31, 2017, rapper Residente released his debut solo album self-titled Residente. Later, Thomas Pridgen was announced as part of the touring members of the Residente band.

Thomas Pridgen Net Worth

Pridgen is an American drummer who gets his wealth from his drumming career. He has not revealed his net worth. He is a simple person and never likes to attract public attention by publicly displaying his wealth. However, this section is under review, we will update you when details about his net worth are revealed.

Frequently Asked Questions About Thomas Pridgen

Who is Thomas Pridgen?

He is an American drummer, best known for his role as the drummer of The Mars Volta from October 2006 until October 2009.

How old is Thomas Pridgen?

How tall is Thomas Pridgen?

He stands at a height of 6 feet 4 inches

Is Thomas Pridgen married?

All information about his private life is unknown, so it’s difficult to say if he has a wife or children.

How much is Thomas Pridgen worth?

Pridgen is an American drummer who gets his wealth from his drumming career. He has an estimated net worth of $100,000.

How much does Thomas Pridgen make?

According to our reliable sources, his annual estimated salary is yet to be updated

Where does Thomas Pridgen live?

He was born in El Cerrito, California but his current residence is yet to be updated.

Is Thomas Pridgen dead or alive?

Thomas is still alive and in good health. Additionally, there has been no information about his being unwell.

Where is Thomas Pridgen now?

Currently, he is touring with rapper Residente and is the drummer for his own project The Memorials.

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