Verlon Thompson

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Verlon Thompson
Born (1954-01-05) January 5, 1954 (age 68)
Binger, Oklahoma, U.S.
GenresFolk music, Americana music
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsGuitar, vocals
Years active1981–present
LabelsVNS Records
Associated actsGuy Clark, Suzi Ragsdale
Websiteverlonthompson.com

Verlon Thompson is an American singer,[1] songwriter,[2] guitarist,[1][3] and troubadour from Binger, Oklahoma. He has long partnered with Guy Clark[4] as a producer,[5] guitarist,[6][7] and song co-writer.[8][9]

Biography[]

Thompson has released a compilation CD called Works.[2][10]

Thompson's original songs have been covered by many notable musicians, including:

In addition, Thompson has recorded guitar parts for Restless Heart,[12] Pam Tillis, and Guy Clark, among others.[13] Thompson was the original lead vocalist of Restless Heart, but was replaced by Larry Stewart before the band released any singles.[14]

Thompson is married to broadcaster Demetria Kalodimos. Together, they created the television series Barnegie Hall in 2017.[15]

Discography[]

Solo recordings[]

  • 1990: Verlon Thompson (Capitol Nashville)
  • 2009: Live at the Ivey's (Victor Tango Records)
  • 2011: Works (Victor Tango Records)

With Guy Clark[]

Suzi Ragsdale and Verlon Thompson[]

  • 1993: Anything Goes (VNS Records)
  • 1995: Out of Our Hands (VNS Records)

Sue Cunningham and Verlon Thompson[]

As composer[]

Also appears on[]

References[]

  1. ^ a b "Reviews and Previews", Nielsen Business Media, Inc. (9 September 1995). Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. pp. 112–. ISSN 0006-2510.
  2. ^ a b "Reviews: Dirt Drifters, Chris Isaak,Verlon Thompson, more". Americana Music, December 31, 2011 By Ken Paulson
  3. ^ Audio. Radio Magazine, Incorporated. 1995. p. 101.
  4. ^ Vladimir Bogdanov; Chris Woodstra; Stephen Thomas Erlewine (2003). All Music Guide to Country: The Definitive Guide to Country Music. Backbeat Books. pp. 73–. ISBN 978-0-87930-760-8.
  5. ^ Nielsen Business Media, Inc. (13 November 1999). Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. pp. 23–. ISSN 0006-2510.
  6. ^ CMJ Network, Inc. (September 2002). CMJ New Music Monthly. CMJ Network, Inc. pp. 48–. ISSN 1074-6978.
  7. ^ [1][dead link]
  8. ^ "The Country Way, Volume 2". Americansongwriter.com. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
  9. ^ Michael Kosser (2006). How Nashville Became Music City, U.S.A.: 50 Years of Music Row. Hal Leonard Corporation. pp. 288–. ISBN 978-0-634-09806-2.
  10. ^ a b c d "Verlon Thompson’s “Works” Collection of Literate Story Songs Available Sept 20". Music News Nashville. September 7, 2011 by Dan Harr
  11. ^ Lisa M. Dietlin (24 August 2011). Transformational Philanthropy: Entrepreneurs and Nonprofits. Jones & Bartlett Publishers. p. 166. ISBN 978-1-4496-5889-2.
  12. ^ Richard Carlin (25 February 2014). Country Music: A Biographical Dictionary. Taylor & Francis. pp. 339–. ISBN 978-1-135-36111-2.
  13. ^ "Verlon Thompson - BIO". Verlonthompson.com. Retrieved 2021-05-08.
  14. ^ Huey, Steve. "Restless Heart biography". AllMusic. Retrieved 2008-01-07.
  15. ^ Schmitt, Brad. "Demetria Kalodimos collaborates with songwriter hubby on TV series 'Barnegie Hall'". The Tennessean. Retrieved 2019-09-02.

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