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Born in Nashville in 1968 and attended WKU settling in Scottsville.  Band leader and solo artist, Thompson is the founder/owner and primary instructor for the Scottsville Conservatory and serves as the Allen County – Scottsville Arts Council’s Director.

1979-2008 Well over 300 self-produced and recorded yet-to-be-released JMT originals currently in the vault.  Thompson has a long history of local bands and now performs under his name, often accompanied by his students such as Sean Rice (drums) and Aaron Holder (bass).

Band Affiliations: Johnny Thompson, Three Fifths, Hugh’s Brothers, Cuckoo Bucks, Thundapimp, Tim Sirles Band, Blusik/Pearl-Jane, Moral Chain of Custody, Karma Dogs, Oldsmophelia, Envy Estate, The Grass Blades, The Doughboys, Jeannie Ford and Crosswind Band, The Park Avenue Dregs, Jaymes Jauplyn and the Park Avenue Dregs, Bacchus Rockus, The Delphi Group/Mainlinem, Rigor Mortis

• Johnny Thompson (2001-present) [live and recording project of JMT originals, experimental music, jazz standards, and covers] Johnny Thompson (everything), Sean Rice (drums, bassoon), Aaron Holder (guitar, bass) | Previous Members:  Derek Keith (guitar), Lane Francis (bass)] 
• Three Fifths (2000-2001) [live and recording project of Artemus Williams’ original music, covers, and experimental] Artemus Williams (everything), Johnny Thompson (everything), Kerry Pruitt (violin, voice) 
• Hugh’s Brothers [Blues/Jazz, covers] (2000) Hugh Petersen (drums), Johnny Thompson (guitar, voice), Brian V. (bass) 
• Cuckoo Bucks (1996-1997) [Claude Miles’ original music and covers] Claude Miles (guitar, voice), Terry Smith (bass), Scott Bolser (drums), Johnny Thompson (guitar-synthesizer, voice) 
• Thundapimp (1996-1997) [Sean Glass and Mike Natcher originals and covers jam-band/experimental] Sean Glass “Dr. Wingbutter” (voice, guitar, bass), Mike Natcher (voice, guitar, bass), Paul Hatchett (keys), Fenner Castner (drums), Johnny Thompson (alto sax, clarinet), and a great scratch-dj 
• Tim Sirles Band (1996-1997) [Tim Sirles’ original music and covers] Tim Sirles (guitar, voice), Deen Collier (drums), Johnny Thompson (bass, voice) 
• Blusik/Pearl-Jane (1996-1997) [originals and covers] Jane Pearl (voice), Paul Petersen (guitar, voice), Chris Mayfield (guitar, voice), Fenner Castner (drums), Johnny Thompson (guitar-synth, voice) 
• Moral Chain of Custody (1994-1996) [William Hill original music and covers] William “Billy-Mack” Hill (guitar, voice), Johnny Thompson (banjo, guitar, harmonica, voice), Tommy Womack (guitar, voice), Fenner Castner (drums), Keith Heric (bass, voice), Paul Hatchett (mandolin), Dan Dilamarter (voice), Kerry Pruitt (fiddle),…Recordings also feature Curtis Burch (dobro), Phillip Wakeman (mandolin), and Chris Carmichael (strings) 
• The Chromatic Gypsies (1993-1994;1995-1999) [members: Tracy Owens (vocals, rhythm guitar | 1993 – 1999), Eric Caswell (lead guitar | 1995-1999), Kerry Pruitt (violin/fiddle | 1995-1999), Rob Marble (drums | 1995-1999), Josh Marble (bass | 1995-1999) | previous members & rotating guests: Dave Dye (guitar | 1999), Marcus Lambert, Keith Heric (bass | 1995), Dave Jedrejcic (guitar), Johnny Thompson (various instruments) Paul Hatchett (keyboards), Steve Sheroan (guitar), Marc Maggard (drums), Jay Parr (bass) Tim Shortt (drums | 1993-1994), Scott Bolser (drums | 1993-1994), Artemus Williams (bass), Cathy Allen (vocals | 1993-1994), Daniel Vandermeer (guitar | 1993-1994), Marci Givens (vocals | 1993-1994)] 
• Karma Dogs (1992) [acoustic covers]  Tommy Womack (guitar, bass, voice), William “Billy-Mack” Hill, (guitar, bass, voice), Johnny Thompson (banjo, voice), Phil Wakeman (mandolin), Kerry Pruitt (fiddle), Dan Dilamarter (voice, guitar) 
• Oldsmophelia (1992-2000) [Antique Music, cover]  Johnny Thompson (guitar, keys, voice), Kerry Pruitt (violin), Elizabeth Bisset (voice), Andy Rademaker (bass), Pete Karbens (drums) 
• Envy Estate (1992-2000) [JMT original music and covers] Johnny Thompson (guitar, voice, keys, banjo, reeds, brass, etc.), Kerry Pruitt (violin, voice), Pat Richardson (drums, rap), Ronnie Peach (guitar, bass, voice), Mike Sullivan (guitar), Pete Karbens (drums), Paul Hatchett (keys, percussion), Steve Yates (drums, percussion), Fenner Castner (drums), Keith Heric (bass, voice), Jay Henning (guitar, voice), Brad Hall (rap), Andy Rademaker (bass), George Street (tenor sax, guitar), Bob Pate (alto sax), Dave Rice (trumpet), Jess Hendriks (keys, trombone), Scott Foster (alto sax), Alma Collins (bassoon, flute), Mike Owlsley (bass), Kenny Dill (drums) 
• The Grass Blades (1992) [acoustic Johnny Thompson original music and covers] Johnny Thompson (guitar, banjo), Keith Heric (guitar), Pete Karbens (percussion), Randy Mason (guitar), Drew Lewis (upright bass), Kerry Pruitt (fiddle) 
• The Doughboys (1991) [cover] Johnny Thompson (bass), Pete Karbens (drums), Steve “Speedo” Sheroan (guitar), Greg “The Vain Vein” Maynard (voice) 
• Jeannie Ford and Crosswind Band  (1990-1991) [country/rock, cover] Jeannie Ford (voice), Jim Tomes (guitar, voice), Steve Sheroan (guitar, voice), Johnny Thompson (bass, voice), David Price (drums). 
• The Park Avenue Dregs (1987-1992) [JMT original music and covers] Johnny Thompson (guitar, voice, keys, clarinet), Keith Heric (bass, voice), Pete Karbens (drums), Greta Harding (keys), Steve Sheroan (keys, guitar)…guest performers included Kerry Pruitt (violin), James Pearson (guitar), George Street (tenor sax), Bob Pate (alto sax), Dave Rice (trumpet), Jess Hendriks (keys and trombone), Stan Ray (choir direction), Angie Scanlan (voice), Mandy West (voice), Amy Dixon (voice) 
• Jaymes Jauplyn and the Park Avenue Dregs (1986-1987) [James Hall and JMT original music and covers]  James Hall (guitar, voice), Johnny Thompson (lead guitar, voice), Michael Romanowski (bass), Pete Karbens (drums) 
• Bacchus Rockus (1985-1986) [Garage Cover band] Johnny Thompson (guitar, voice), Hunt Adams(guitar), John Main(bass), Brian Davie(drums) 
• The Delphi Group/Mainline (   ) Johnny Thompson (voice), Hunt Adams (guitar), John Main (bass) 
• Rigor Mortis (1984) [Garage Cover band] Johnny Thompson (guitar, voice), Hunt Adams(guitar), Lang Martine(bass), Trey Spence(drums)

Recording Credits:

• Johnny M. Thompson
  • Scratch-Indentured (2008) JMT limited release featuring 10 ‘as-is’ JMT originals and 2 rare covers. Engineered and produced by JMT at Little Difficult Studios and Scottsville Conservatory for Farm-Out! Records  
  • Demo for Pious Bias (1994) featuring JMT [voice and guitar]…Engineered and co-produced with Sam Gray and George Street at Butchertown Studios in Louisville  
  • Demo for Pious Bias  (2000) featuring JMT [voice and guitar].  Engineered and co-produced with Artemus Williams in BG
    Demo for Old Dominion (2000) featuring JMT [voice guitar-synthesizer]. Engineered and co-produced with Sean Glass in BG  
• Scottsville Conservatory Sampler (2009) – 8 original works written & performed by young regional artists including: Quinn Towery, Austin Grizzle, Jarrett Cockrill, Trevor Hogue, Catherine Ellis, Ryan Rough, Mark Smullen and Aaron Holder. Additional instrumentation: Jarrett Cockrill, John M. Thompson 
• Dementia Cookie Box: Begin To Live (2010) – Early 90’s Adult Alternative – blending of the styles present on the first two albums.  Released on CD, Cassette, Digital.  Includes gritty cover of Miley Cyrus See You Again. [Steven Baker – singer/songwriter, Keith Oresky – bass guitar, Josh Rios – drums, Nelson Logan – guitar, keyboards, Eric Marcum – additional guitars, Johnny Thompson – dobro, banjo, fiddle.  Produced by Steven Baker, Recorded at Harvey’s Head Studios in Bowling Green, KY, Dozing Lady Records] 
• Sheila Berry: demo (2008) 5 Sheila Berry originals featuring JMT [guitar, slide, bass, keys, harmonica, mandolin, banjo]. Engineered and produced by JMT at Scottsville Conservatory. 
• They Call Me Broadway: Why Can’t I Have The Last Word? (2007) featuring JMT [keys]. Engineered and produced by JMT at Scottsville Conservatory for Farm-Out! Records 
• The Martyr And The Marionette: Feeding Susan to the Lions (2007) featuring JMT [guitar-synthesizer].  Engineered and produced by JMT at Scottsville Conservatory for Farm-Out! Records  
• Cuckoo Bucks: Loco Dinero (1997) 6 Claude Miles originals featuring JMT [guitar-synthesizer]. Engineered and co-produced by Paul Petersen in BG 
• Artie Johnson: demo (1997) featuring JMT  [guitar-synthesizer]. Engineered by Chris Mayfield and co-produced by Artie Johnson and Susan Morris in BG 
• Bluzik: Live Stuff (1997) demo featuring JMT [guitar-synthesizer]. Engineered and co-produced by Chris Mayfield and Jane Pearl in BG 
• Riddle Road: Riddle Road (1996) featuring JMT [clarinet] 

• Moral Chain of Custody:
  
  • Circus in Heaven (1995) 6 William Hill originals: Meander, I’m Elated, Geometry, Blue Roses, Before You Close The Show, Arrenderti Giovanni  featuring JMT [voice]
  • Moral Chain of Custody: Vol. I Recycle Love (1994) 

• Demo Unentitled (1995)  featuring JMT [voice and guitar]. Engineered and co-produced by Jeff “Smitty” Smith and William Hill at State Street Studios in BG 
• Demo for Tommy Womack original Funeral Girl (1995) featuring JMT [voice]. Engineered and co-produced by Steve Sheroan in Nashville
• Demo for William Hill original Mr. Wilson’s Clock (1995)   featuring JMT [voice]. Engineered and co-produced by Jeff “Smitty” Smith and William Hill at State Street Studios in BG

• Envy Estate:
  
  • Aud (1997/recorded 1993) 12 JMT originals: Old Tent Revival, N.A.S.C., An Acquaintance Made Yours, Bottleneck, Kuulei, O.H.I., Athena, Suit Yourself, What Little Help I Get, The Torture Of Want, Stickerbush, Bowling Green’s Most Hated Necessity Bicyclist  – Engineered and co-produced by David Barrick at The Stockyard in Glasgow KY, Mixed and mastered at Barrick Studios in Glasgow KY 
  • Demo: Lighter Side of the Moon (1995)  featuring 3 and 1/2 JMT originals: Ultra Blueing Blused, Brazil Nuts, Kuulei Walked To Siding Sales, and part of Purple Helmet Logic – engineered by David Barrick at Barrick Studios in Glasgow KY
• The Park Avenue Dregs: Bootleg Double CD Haunted/Hexsignia/Live at Picasso’s (1992)
  
  • Hexsignia (1990) 13 JMT originals: Perennial Passing, Downpour, Warped Boards, Pets pt. 1, Everlasting Copstopper, Neighbor(hoods), Metamorphosis, Hilltopper Dan, Meet The Wife, Mimosa, Stairwellin’, Irises For A Lady, Lean To The Left Engineered and co-produced by David Barrick at Reeltime Studios in Glasgow KY
  • HAUNTED (1988) 8 JMT originals: Hiil/Two Sides Of the Fence, Wide Awake, The Way Some Go, Porch People, Come Listen, Resurrect Me, And For What It’s Worth Recorded and co-produced by David Barrick at Reeltime Studios in Glasgow KY
  • Demo (1987) after James Hall’s departure, a return to WOVO to re-record the vocals 
• Jaymes Jauplyn and the Park Avenue Dregs: Demo. (1987) six songs recorded at WOVO in Glasgow by David Barrick 
• Compilations:
  
  • Tracks from the Trunk: Screams and Dreams of the Bowling Green Music Scene (2005) featuring And for What It’s Worth (Park Avenue Dregs)  
  • Let Us Otta Here (1994) featuring Bowling Green’s Most Hated Necessity Bicyclist engineereed and co-produced by David Barrick