Tommy McClendon | |
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Also known as | Atomik Tommy M |
Born | Yokohama, Japan |
Genres | Rock, heavy metal, |
Occupation(s) | Musician, singer-songwriter |
Instruments | Vocals, guitar, violin |
Years active | 1981-present |
Associated acts | UFO |
Tommy McClendon, also known by his stage name, Atomik Tommy M, is a Japanese-American musician, known for his work with UFO from 1984-1988.
Before McClendon joined UFO, the band disbanded after the disastrous tour supporting Making Contact. Phil Mogg spent time in Los Angeles, where he contacted, through Mike Varney, McClendon, asking him to be in a new band. This new band later ended up staying as UFO, and they released Misdemeanor in 1985, McClendon also released Ain't Misbehavin' in 1988 with UFO.Afterwards he joined forces with Ray Gillen on vocals ,Dave Spitz on Bass and drummer Cozy Powell to form From The Beyond.they went into the studio but the tapes have never been heard