Person · Male
Mick Woodmansey
British drummer
- From
- Driffield, United Kingdom
- Since
- 1951–present
- Releases
- 0
- rock
About
Michael "Woody" Woodmansey (born 4 February 1950) is an English rock drummer best known for his work in the early 1970s as a member of David Bowie's core backing ensemble that became known as the Spiders from Mars in conjunction with the release of Bowie's 1972 LP The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars. With the death of Bowie in January 2016, Woodmansey became the last surviving member of the Spiders.
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In May 1978, he became the drummer of the band Screen Idols, who had success with two albums in the UK.
Member of
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Spiders From Mars drums (drum set)
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The Arnold Corns drums (drum set)
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Cybernauts drums (drum set)
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Ronno drums (drum set)
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Screen Idols drums (drum set)
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Also known as
Mick “Woody” Woodmansey · Woody Woodmansey
Identifiers
- MusicBrainz
- 2e12941f-d431-4cca-9f7e-292ad925ee0e
- ISNI
- 0000000119366385
Data from MusicBrainz, saved 10 Nov 2026. Photo from Wikimedia Commons, covers from the Cover Art Archive and Apple Music.