Verlon Thompson
Born (1954-01-05) January 5, 1954 (age 70)
Binger, Oklahoma
GenresFolk music, Americana music
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals
Years active1981–present
LabelsVNS Records
Formerly ofRestless Heart
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

With Guy Clark

Suzi Ragsdale and Verlon Thompson

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. ((cite book)): |author= has generic name (help)
  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. ((cite book)): |author= has generic name (help)
  6. ^ CMJ Network, Inc. (September 2002). CMJ New Music Monthly. CMJ Network, Inc. pp. 48–. ISSN 1074-6978.
  7. ^ "Jorma Kaukonen's Fur Peace Ranch: Verlon Thompson Biography". Archived from the original on 2011-10-14. Retrieved 2012-08-26.
  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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