Jimmy Thomas was an American soul singer and songwriter.
13 Facts About Jimmy Thomas
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Jimmy Thomas was best known as a vocalist for Ike Turner.
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Jimmy Thomas released solo singles on Turner's labels Sue, Sputnik, and Sonja Records.
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Jimmy Thomas formed his own label, Osceola Records, in 1979.
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Jimmy Thomas was born in Osceola, Arkansas on January 20,1939.
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Jimmy Thomas replaced Love and was joined by singer Tommy Hodge.
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That year, Jimmy Thomas made his recording debut during the group's Cobra Records sessions in Chicago.
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Jimmy Thomas was featured on Turner's singles released on Stevens Records in 1959.
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In St Louis, Jimmy Thomas performed with Benny Sharp, Eugene Neal, and Albert King.
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Jimmy Thomas released solo singles on Turner's labels Sputnik and Sonja.
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Jimmy Thomas released the single "Where There's a Will " on Mirwood Records in 1966.
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Jimmy Thomas began producing his own solo records such as the Northern soul classic "The Beautiful Night" released on Parlophone in 1969.
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In 1973, Jimmy Thomas wrote and produced a solo LP, Abyss, released on Contempo, a London label owned by John Abbey, founder of Blues and Soul magazine.