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Michael Berrier
started singing at a young age in the Baptist
Church. Some early influences were southern gospel quartets. As he grew older he got into Motown, Soul and Blues. “I
love the feeling I get singing the Blues!” Although he's performed with many top acts, his heart is with The ThermaTones.
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Mark Thompson (drums) Born and raised in Washington
DC earning his “Blues Rock” power style through blues virtuoso’s such as Johnny Rushmore/Tsakanikas, integrating
that dynamic style to the Fabulous Thermatone’s line up in 2000. Influenced by John Bonham, Frank Beard, Mitch Mitchell,
Chris Layton, Billy Cobham hence fueling the fire for his melted style of “Blue’s Rock” drumming. His love
for the Guitar Slingers Stevie Ray, Robin Trower, Johnny Winter, Jimi Hendix, Albert Collins has melted this drum style perfectly
into the “Gospel of Blues” Carolina Style of the Fabulous Thermatones.
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Dwayne Leonard (saxophone) “I picked up the sax in 1966 and soon began to play in local groups. Junior Walker and King Curtis influenced me strongly
at first. Over the years I have played with or opened for such stars as, the Clovers, the Drifters, Major Lance, Ben E. King,
Chuck Berry, Chubby Checker, Archie Bell, Elvin Bishop, Johnny Winter, Buddy Guy, The Blues Brothers, and many more, but I
enjoy playing with theTthermaTones more than any other group! COME SEE US SOON!!!”
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Jack Younger (Bass Player) I picked up
the bass around 25 years of age. I play by ear. I’m Self taught. No musical training. I love music with feeling. The
ThermaTones satisfy that love. The style I prefer is the 2/4 stagger. Nothing fancy. Just meat and taters. Holding down the
backline.
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Jared Stamey (Lead
Guitarist) I began
listening to music at age 12. Started bringing home cd’s of Classic Rock. Dad thought that was pretty cool. At 13, I
picked up the guitar and could play it. I downloaded tabs as a start and was soon playing by ear. I love Steve Vai’s
stuff. Virtuoso. And I actually listen to all forms of music. That’s how I learned of Berklee where I am a full time
student. I’ve played with and gotten to know some of the most famous people in the music business. Music is my life.
It will always be part of my life in some form or fashion.
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