Earl Thomas (musician)

Earl Thomas is a Blues singer from California. He is also a songwriter. His songs have been covered by artists such as Tom Jones, Etta James, Solomon Burke and Screamin Jay Hawkins.He has twice been nominated for a Grammy Award and has won the San Diego Music Award four times.[1]

Background

Personal

Thomas was born Earl Thomas Bridgeman in Pikeville, Tennessee on August 29, 1960. He went to Humboldt State University.[2]

Music

He started out playing the Arcata clubs in the early 1980s while still at university.[3] He was at an open mike night at an Arcata and sang a Jackson Browne number, "Something Fine" which was the start of his performing.[4]

In the early 90's he had moved to San Diego.[5] His Blue...Not Blues album was released in 1991 received favorable reviews and he was referred to by one reviewer as " a pleasant surprise".[6][7]

In 2008, he played at the Russian River Blues Festival.[8]

References

  1. ↑ Viva Glam July 20, 2015 Entertainment Earl Thomas By MaddieRose Holler
  2. ↑ Encyclopedia of the Blues by Edward Komara Page 983
  3. ↑ The Press Democrat 15, June 2008 Blues: The secret of a pink leisure suit
  4. ↑ The Sunday Gazette January 4, 2004 H5 Thomas doesn't limit himself to one style, but his heart is in soul by Joel Selvin
  5. ↑ Encyclopedia of the Blues by Edward Komara Page 983
  6. ↑ All Music Earl Thomas Blue...Not Blues
  7. ↑ The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette January 19, 1992 J5 Music, Recordings Blues -Jim White
  8. ↑ The Press Democrat 15, June 2008 Blues: The secret of a pink leisure suit


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