Sonny Thompson

• Born: August 22, 1923, Centreville, MS
• Died: August 11, 1989, Chicago, IL
• Active: '40s, '50s, '70s
• Genres: Rhythm & Blues
• Instrument: Piano
• Representative Albums: "EP Collection," "Jam Sonny Jam," "Mellow Blues for the Late Hours"

Biography

Bandleader and pianist Sonny Thompson was among the most prolific R&B instrumentalists of the late '40s and early '50s. Thompson began recording for Sultan in 1946, then did several sessions for Miracle, King, Federal, and Deluxe, while also backing vocalist Lula Reed from 1951 to 1961. Thompson scored two number one R&B hits for Miracle in 1948: "Long Gone," Pts. 1 & 2, and "Late Freight." He landed another Top Ten and two more Top 20 singles for Miracle in 1949, and then had three Top Ten hits for King in 1952. The biggest was "I'll Drown In My Tears," which reached number five. ~ Ron Wynn, All Music Guide

Mellow Blues 1947/1952 Buy this CD	Complete Recordings, Vol. 3: 1946-1952 Buy this CD	Complete Recordings, Vol. 2: 1949-1951 Buy this CD	Complete Recordings, Vol. 1: 1946-1948 Buy this CD	Complete 1954-1955 Buy this CD
Complete Recordings: Vol. 4 1952-1954 Buy this CD	Sonny Thompson Buy this CD	Jam Sonny Jam Buy this CD	EP Collection Buy this CD	Original Chart Collection Buy this CD