Career
Born in Memphis, Tennessee, United States, Thomas" studio career started at the age of 17. He was the first piano player to punch the clock at Stax Records. He also played on some of Wilson Pickett sessions at Stax and at Muscle Shoals.
More sessions at Muscle Shoals included Clarence Carter, Eddie Hinton, and Denise LaSalle.
Thomas worked frequently as keyboardist and arranger, appearing on albums by Johnnie Taylor, The Staple Singers, Little Milton, The Emotions, Albert King, Mavis Staples, Yvonne Elliman, and Etta James. Thomas co-produced and handled the keys on the multi-platinum Isaac Hayes album, Hot Buttered Soul.
Thomas" touring credits include concert tours with The Temptations, music director for Peabo Bryson, father Rufus Thomas, sister Carla Thomas and Isaac Hayes.
