NRBQ Drummer Tom Ardolino Passes Away

I awoke today to the news that the former drummer for the rock band NRBQ had passed away after a recent illness. Tommy Ardolino was much beloved by NRBQ's small, but intense fanbase. Whether slamming out a backbeat on a Q classic like "I Want You Bad" or "Me And The Boys" or taking a lead vocal on an acoustic version of "Sukiyaki" Tommy clearly loved every moment of his time in the band.  Sadly, Tommy was unable to continue on with NRBQ when leader Terry Adams announced that he was revitalizing the NRBQ brand by putting together a new version of the classic American combo. Perhaps a foreshadowing of the health problems that led to Tommy's recent hospitalization. Tommy will be missed!

Here is Tommy doing what he does best, backing up his beloved friends Terry Adams, Joey Spampinato and Johnny Spaminato on the Conan O'Brien show with "Over Your Head" from "Message For The Mess Age."