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Indie rock. Years active. 1994–present. Labels. Polyvinyl. Fred Thomas (born August 6, 1976) is an American indie rock musician who was described by Mark Deming of AllMusic as " [o]ne of the most influential figures on Michigan 's indie rock scene". Thomas founded the math rock band Chore in 1994.
May 3, 2024 · Fred Thomas occupies a very special niche in the history of R&B. As James Brown’s principal bassist since 1971 (the “Make if Funky” era), he participated in one the most prolific periods in the Godfather of Soul’s incredible career as a member of Brown’s band, the J.B.’s. He can be heard on hits such as: “Hot Pants”, “Papa Don ...
Fred Thomas is an American indie rock musician who was described by Mark Deming of AllMusic as "[o]ne of the most influential figures on Michigan's indie rock scene". Thomas founded the math rock band Chore in 1994. After this band broke up in 1996, he joined His Name Is Alive in addition to serving as a member of Lovesick and Flashpapr.
May 3, 2024 · James Brown. Fred Thomas. Fans have heard Fred Thomas on James Brown & The J.B.s’ “Pass the Peas,” “Hot Pants,” “Doing it to Death (Funky Good Time),” “Get on the Good Foot,” and other hits from the origins of funk. From 1971 to 2006, Fred Thomas of the J.B.’s was the primary bassist for the Godfather of Soul, Mr. James Brown.
Nov 14, 2016 · Fred Thomas’ new album, Changer, is about the constant nature of transformation, in the same way his music — both his solo work and as part of Saturday Looks Good To Me — has always been...
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Fred Thomas - Music Maker. Blues. One of the originators of funk music, playing bass with James Brown & The JB’s for 3 1/2 decades, longtime New Yorker Fred Thomas has now stepped up to the mic himself.
