EDDIE THOMAS ...
Born on November 5,
1931, Eddie Thomas was destined to
succeed. In
1957, while attending a local talent
show at the Washburne Trade School in
Chicago, he met and was asked to manage
two vocal groups, The Medallionaires and The Roosters. Moved by their
unique sound, Thomas convinced members of The Roosters to change their
name to
The Impressions and the group's career
skyrocketed with the release of their first single, "For Your Precious
Love."
Thomas would also find another great talent in the person of
Curtis Mayfield, with whom he enjoyed a
long association. Together they formed Curtom Records and produced many
hit records, including "Keep on Pushing," "Amen" and "It's All Right."
The multitalented Thomas continued to produce new artists and shepherded
groups, such as The Independents, to fame. Their first release, "Leaving
Me," sold more than 1 million records.
(
.... you would like to read more about this
amazing
brother from Chicago .. click here )
November 5th, 2006 .... There is still a lot that
needs to go on this page ... when we ... "other
people" begin to define Eddie Thomas!
I'm going to hold up here, or this can go on
until tomorrow (s).
