Josh Thomas (blues guitarist) facts for kids

Josh Thomas is an Australian blues guitarist and singer. He was born around 1970 in Adelaide, South Australia. His family comes from the Northern Territory's Barkly Tablelands. His parents were part of the Stolen Generations. This means they were Aboriginal children who were taken from their families by past Australian governments.

Josh Thomas's Musical Journey

In the 1990s, Josh was a member of a band called Thylacine. They released two albums with CAAMA Music. These albums were Thylacine Live in 1995 and Nightmare Dreaming in 1997.

In 1998, Josh won a music competition called Unearthed. This competition was run by the radio station Triple J. He also played guitar on a song called "Someone Special" in 2005. This song won an award from the Australian Songwriters Association. Josh Thomas works with two record labels: CAAMA Music and Festival Mushroom Records.

Live Performances and Collaborations

Josh Thomas has played with many famous musicians. In 2009, he opened for Eric Bibb at the Darwin Entertainment Centre. The next year, in 2010, he was the main act at the Darwin Blues Festival. He performed with his band, Purple Daze. This band played songs as a tribute to the famous guitarist Jimi Hendrix.

In 2011, Josh played again at the Darwin Blues Festival. This time, he performed with his band Cold Turkey. In 2012, he played lead guitar for Big Bill Morganfield's show in Australia. Big Bill Morganfield is a well-known blues musician from the United States.

His Albums and Songs

Josh Thomas has released several of his own albums and singles.

Albums He Released

• The Blues – (Released on January 30, 2008)
• Bread 'n' Butta – (Released on January 10, 2009)
• Lady Luck – (Released on February 27, 2009)

Singles and EPs He Released

• "Blues, Blues, Blues" – (Released on February 2, 2011)
• "Standing at the Crossroads" – (Released on March 22, 2011)