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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]

Verlon Thompson
Born (1954-01-05) January 5, 1954 (age 68)
Binger, Oklahoma, U.S.
GenresFolk music, Americana music
Occupation(s)Musician
Instrument(s)Guitar, vocals
Years active1981–present
LabelsVNS Records
Websiteverlonthompson.com

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. "Reviews and Previews", Nielsen Business Media, Inc. (9 September 1995). Billboard. Nielsen Business Media, Inc. pp. 112–. ISSN 0006-2510.
  2. "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.
  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. "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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