Skeeter Thompson facts for kids
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Skeeter Thompson
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Thompson in 2021
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| Birth name | Enoch Thompson |
| Instruments | Bass, guitar, vocals |
Enoch "Skeeter" Thompson is an American musician. He is best known as the bassist for the band Scream. Scream is a famous hardcore punk band from Washington, D.C.. A bassist plays the bass guitar. This instrument provides the low-pitched sounds and rhythm in a band.
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Who is Skeeter Thompson?
Skeeter Thompson is a talented musician. He plays the bass guitar, guitar, and sings. He is most famous for his work with the band Scream. Scream is known for its energetic hardcore punk music. This style of music is fast and powerful.
Playing Bass for Scream
Skeeter Thompson has been a key member of Scream for a long time. He helps create their unique sound. The band started in the Washington, D.C. area. They became very popular in the hardcore punk music scene. Skeeter's bass playing is a big part of their music.
Music and Family Life
After Scream first took a break, Skeeter Thompson moved. He went to Little Rock, Arkansas. He moved there to raise his family. While in Arkansas, he continued to play music. He joined several local bands. One of these bands was called Springgun. It played old-school punk rock music.
In 2008, Skeeter returned to Northern Virginia. He kept making music with many local musicians. He played in bands like Fallout Shelter and Tommy Models. He also played with Rise Defy and Soylent Green. He has continued to be the bassist for Scream.
New Music and Projects
In 2018, Skeeter Thompson released his first solo album. It was called The Book of Enoch in E Minor. This was a big step for him. He created the music all by himself.
In early 2020, he moved again. He went to upstate New York. After some time, he started new music projects in Troy, New York. One of his new projects was Electric Skychurch Talent Review. In 2021, he also finished recording a new album with Scream. The album is called DC Special. They recorded it at Inner Ear Studios.
