Verlon Thompson

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Verlon Thompson
Born (1954-01-05) January 5, 1954 (age 70)
Binger, Oklahoma
Genres Folk music, Americana music
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals
Years active1981–present
LabelsVNS Records
Formerly of Restless Heart
Website verlonthompson.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]

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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

With Guy Clark

Suzi Ragsdale and Verlon Thompson

Sue Cunningham and Verlon Thompson

As composer

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  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. 1 2 3 4 "Verlon Thompson’s “Works” Collection of Literate Story Songs Available Sept 20". Music News Nashville. September 7, 2011, by Dan Harr
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