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Mayo Thompson (born February 26, 1944) is an American musician and visual artist best known as the leader of the experimental rock band Red Krayola.
Mayo and the Corky band at the Hammer Museum, L.A. Photo by Sarah M Golonka, courtesy of Drag City. Also see... Also see our article on Red Crayola's debut album. And yet another article on The Parable of Arable Land. And our article on God Bless the Red Krayola and All Who Sail With It. And our 2007 article on and interview with Mayo Thompson
Red Krayola (originally Red Crayola) is an American avant rock band from Houston, Texas formed in 1966 by the trio of singer/guitarist Mayo Thompson, drummer Frederick Barthelme, and bassist Steve Cunningham.
- The Red Crayola
- 1966–present
Nov 13, 1996 · Mayo Thompson's lyrics are still free-associative patterns with little in the way of narrative, anthemic slogans, or, god forbid, feel-good romanticisms. The music is still an admixture of catchy pop tunes and incongruous dischords, delivered in ever-shifting arrangements that sometimes seem to owe more to chance than planning.
Here, in the first part of this interview (done in December 2023, the day after a 'Corky' gig in NYC), Thompson manages to touch on most of the above and more, including his love of classic rock icons and abstract painters and his views on religion.
Active. 1960s - 2000s. Born. in Houston, TX. Genre. Pop/Rock. Styles. Art Rock, Experimental, Psychedelic/Garage. Member Of. The Red Krayola, Pere Ubu. Credits. Submit Corrections. Explore Mayo Thompson's discography including top tracks, albums, and reviews. Learn all about Mayo Thompson on AllMusic.
