Lafayette Thomas

b. 13 June 1928, Shreveport, Louisiana, USA, d. 20 Might 1977, Brisbane, California, USA. Mostly of the post-war guitarists to build up a personal design from an early on admiration of T-Bone Walker, Thomas was inspired by his uncle, Jesse ‘Babyface’ Thomas. The family members moved to SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA immediately after his delivery and there he discovered to try out both piano and acoustic guitar. His 1st gig in 1947 was with Al Simmons’ Tempo Rockers. In 1948 he changed guitarist Robert Kelton in Jimmy McCracklin’s music group, with whom he continued to be intermittently for the others of his profession. He produced his 1st record while on tour with McCracklin. ‘Baby HAVE A Opportunity With Me’, documented in Memphis in 1951 for Sam Phillips, was released on Chess Information beneath the name of L.J. Thomas And His Louisiana Playboys. He also caused Bob Geddins, playing on many Jimmy Wilson classes leased to Aladdin Information, 7-11, Big City and Irma. His very own information were designed for little labels such as for example Jumping, Hollywood (unissued) and Trilyte, but more regularly he cut unusual game titles at McCracklin’s 50s periods for Contemporary, Peacock and Chess, uncovered and released on record three decades afterwards. Shifting briefly to NY in 1959, he produced ‘Lafayette’s A-Comin’’ for Savoy with pianist Sammy Cost, before time for the west coastline. He worked outdoors music for some from the 60s, posting one album program with pianist Dave Alexander and L.C. ‘Great Rockin’’ Robinson in Sept 1968. The comeback was short and he spent his last years operating as a line assembler. His greatest work is usually to be on the information of McCracklin and Wilson, offering the biting solos that he will become remembered.