Sad To hear about the Passing of Pat Torpey , A great human being and musician , Pat and I came up together in the clubs around Hollywood in the 80’s . Pat was a go to guy but was always supportive of me and handed a few gigs over to me when he wasn’t available , The First big break for me was a Band called Jeff Paris Group , Pat did the first record then left and mentioned me . I came in and did Jeffs second record Wired Up . Then being asked by The Cult to join them in 88 a...fter seeing Pat w Jimmy Page and Robert Plant , Pat recommended me to Billy and Ian so he could he could pursue his new band MR Big . I remember the first time GNR went to Japan in 91
Mr Big was Number 1 and we were Number 2
They were huge there and we always respected one another although Pat practiced like a maniac at Mates Studio Daily while listening to Political Talk Radio . His drum chops were insane . He helped me in the mid 90s put together my Drum video producing and directing me , We also cowrote a Song for Mr. Big called Crawl Over Me , I hadn’t seen him in quite awhile now that people go in different directions , But Pat was such a huge part of my career and I Do feel very connected spiritually as one of those people that you meet in life that changes the course of your Life . I Owe You so much Pat , I hope you are at peace now my drumming brother , Condolences to Family and friends and bandmates,
Matt