Tommy Igoe was born to a very musical family. His father, Sonny Igoe, had been making a name for himself as an educator and drummer since the early be-bop era, playing with guys like Benny Goodman and Woody Herman. Knowing the shortcomings that came from working in the music business, Sonny Igoe tried steering Tommy Igoe in a different direction. However, growing around music and having a father as a drummer quickly shaped little Tommy Igoe’s likings. Before he could even walk, Tommy Igoe was already using knitting needles to drum on everything around him.