THOMAS AND TOMCATS
Homebase: Seattle
Stats: 1960-1961
Misc Notes: James "Tomcat" Thomas had been the manager of the Rocking Kings, then he decided to form and lead his own group. Thomas and his Tomcats formed around 1960. Jimmy Hendrix quit to enlist in the U.S. Army in June 1961. Their sole record from August, 1961, did not include his guitar-work.
Photo: Percy Thomas (piano); Leroy Toots (bass); James "Tomcat" Thomas (leader/vocals); Jimmy Hendrix (electric Dan-Electro guitar); Richard "Dick" Gayswood (sax); Bill Renick (drums).
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RECORDING PERSONNEL: James "Tomcat" Thomas (vocals);
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FORMAT: disc
SIZE: 7"
SPEED: 45 rpm
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Jimi Hendrix left this group three weeks before these two songs were recorded.
"Drive Drive Drive" [HEAR IT HERE]
"One Day"[HEAR IT HERE]
A-SIDE MATRIX: RB-22
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B-SIDE MATRIX: RB-22
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