Bill Craig   Tommy Thompson  Christian Lonsbury   Nelson Nolen

Tommy Thompson

Lead Vocal, All Songs and Lyrics, Mouth Harp and Guitar(s)

born June 29;
Started singing in kindergarten and continued through high school
Mom bought a guitar after he quit the chorus for spring training in football (mistake)
Lived in Jesup, Georgia until he went to college at Valdosta State where he began playing out
Came to Atlanta in 1983 and played solo in the Highlands for 15 years. Started the band eight years ago and hasn't stopped since
Tommy's favorite players are Neil Young, Bruce Cockburn, and too many others to mention
Favorite Quote is any phrase contained within his new linguistic formula, "T-Bonics"
First song to get airplay (1987):  Don't Decide

SEND AN EMAIL TO TOMMY! Tommy@tommythompsonband.com

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Christian Lonsbury- Vocals, Bass Guitar

born February 27;
Raised in Onemaka, Michigan, on the shore of Lake Michigan 100 miles from Lake Superior, on the lower peninsula
At 7, had a regular seat front row center for rock and roll and bluegrass bands playing his parents' bar
At 12, they sold it
Went to Brethren High School, where James Earl Jones graduated in 1949
Played saxophone for four years and was Drum Major
Honor Society four years
President of Senior Class
B.S. in Engineering from Ferris State, Big Rapids, Michigan
Moved to Atlanta from Michigan with the band Straw Village in 1992
Played briefly with Alice Muson in 1994
Joined Tommy Thompson Band in 1994
Favorite Bands: The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, Led Zeppelin, David Bowie, Tom Petty
Favorite Quote (Kipling): The measure of a man is he who keeps his head while all others around him are losing theirs.
SEND AN EMAIL TO CHRISTIAN! Christian@tommythompsonband.com

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Nelson Nolen - Vocals, Lead Guitar, Mandolin

Started playing guitar in grade school
Born in Virginia, raised in Ashland, Alabama
Founded "The Grounders" R & B band playing clubs near the University of Alabama
Moved to Atlanta in 1991
Met Tommy at Open Mic night at Dark Horse Tavern
Joined the band in 1995
Started playing Mandolin in 1995
Musical influences - Ry Cooder, Keith Richards, Mark Knopfler
SEND AN EMAIL TO NELSON! Nelson@tommythompsonband.com

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Bill Craig - Drums, Percussion     
  

          Born and raised in Athens Georgia

Started playing drums in 1964 after seeing the Beatles on The Ed Sullivan Show
Played drums in Clarke-Central High School Band where he marched in the 1975 Rose Bowl Parade in Pasadena, California
Played drums in UGA Redcoat Band.. including the 1976 Cotton Bowl and 1977 Sugar Bowl parade and halftime shows

Played for four years with the Athens based rock band Azrock

Moved to Atlanta in 1980
Played with "The Bototeen" and reggae band "The Skin Kings" opening for such acts as Peter Tosh, James Brown,U2, and many others.
Performed in Atlanta venues including The Omni, Chastain Amphitheatre, Fox Theatre, Agora Ballroom, 688, Moonshadow Saloon and Harvest Moon
Took a break from music to pursue restaurant management career in Atlanta
Met Tommy in Virginia Highlands
In 1998 Bill dug his Ludwig Vistalites out of the garage

 to play drums for Tommy

Lives in Atlanta with Duane the cat and Allison
Musical Influences: Elvis, The Beatles, David Bowie, Rolling Stones, 70's Funk
SEND AN EMAIL TO BILL!
Bill@tommythompsonband.com

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