Kid Thomas

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Kid Thomas may refer to: Kid Thomas Valentine (1896–1987), Jazz Trumpeter and Bandleader Kid Thomas Watts (Louis Thomas Watts) (1934-1970), Blues and Rock & Roll Musician -Louis Thomas Watts, commonly known as Kid Thomas (June 20, 1934 - April 5, 1970) was an American rock & roll and blues harmonica player and singer. Kid Thomas was born in Sturgis, Mississippi. As a child he moved to Chicago, Illinois and learned the harmonica. While he later switched to rock and roll, he initially played blues. By the early 1950s, he played regularly with Muddy Waters, Elmore James and Bo Diddley, and as a solo performer. In 1955 he recorded his first single, "Wolf Pack", for Federal Records. However, it was not successful, and other recordings he made for Federal went unissued for many years. After a stint performing in clubs in Wichita, Kansas, where he joined up with Hound Dog Taylor, he travelled to Los Angeles with the idea of emulating the success of Little Richard. There, he met record producer George Motola, and in 1959 recorded the single "Rockin' This Joint To-Nite," which was released on Motola's Transcontinental label. The record has been described as "one of the wildest rock'n'roll discs of all time with Kid Thomas blowing his harmonica and shouting out the lyrics in a frantic frenzy." However, it was not a commercial success. He continued to perform with a band in Los Angeles clubs, often as Tommy Louis and the Rythm (sic) Rockers or Tommy Louis and the Versatiles. In 196

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Our City

New Orleans Traditional Jazz Legends, Vol. 4

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I Hate CD's: Norton Records 45 RPM Singles Collection Vol. 1

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Here's My Story

Rockin' This Joint Tonight

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Loud, Fast & Out Of Control (CD3)

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50s Greatest Rock N Roll

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Kid Thomas In California

Rockin' Harmonica Blues Men

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The Ultimate Rock N' Roll & Rhythm N' Blues Collection

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The Greatest '50s Rock N' Roll Collection Ever

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Black, Proud & Loud! Early Pioneers Of Rock N' Roll

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