Verlon Thompson

Verlon Thompson
Born (1954-01-05) January 5, 1954 (age 72)
Binger, Oklahoma
GenresFolk music, Americana music
OccupationMusician
InstrumentsGuitar, vocals
Years active1981–present
LabelVNS Records
Formerly ofRestless Heart
Websiteverlonthompson.com

Verlon Thompson is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist, and troubadour from Binger, Oklahoma. He had long partnered with Guy Clark as a producer, guitarist, and song co-writer.

Biography

Thompson has released a compilation CD called Works.

Thompson's original songs have been covered by many notable musicians, including:

In addition, Thompson has recorded guitar parts for Restless Heart, Pam Tillis, and Guy Clark, among others. Thompson was the original lead vocalist of Restless Heart, but was replaced by Larry Stewart before the band released any singles.

Thompson is married to broadcaster Demetria Kalodimos. Together, they created the television series Barnegie Hall in 2017.

Discography

Solo recordings

With Guy Clark

Suzi Ragsdale and Verlon Thompson

Sue Cunningham and Verlon Thompson

As composer

Also appears on

References

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  2. 1 2 "Reviews: Dirt Drifters, Chris Isaak, Verlon Thompson, more". Americana Music, December 31, 2011, By Ken Paulson
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  6. ↑ CMJ New Music Monthly. CMJ Network, Inc. September 2002. 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. 1 2 3 4 "Music". Verlon Thompson. Retrieved July 27, 2026.
  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.