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A Brief Introduction
There is little doubt in the minds of folk and country enthusiasts, Guthrie Thomas is one of the most talented and influential artists in the acoustic music industry today.
Thomas' career has spanned almost three
decades, 33 albums and CD’s, 5 motion pictures, and He has recorded and performed
with some of the most elite musicians around the world. Now, after years
of comparisons to other singer-songwriters like: Dylan, John Stewart, John Prine,
Neil Diamond, Gordon Lightfoot, Ramblin’ Jack Elliott, Arlo Guthrie, Harry
Chapin, and a host of other fine talent, Guthrie Thomas is now considered, "An
original in his own right!"
However, Thomas' talents do not end with music and songwriting. Thomas is also a Doctor of Pharmacy; a Psychologist; a Teacher of Cardiopulmonary Pharmacology and Alternative Medicines; an author; an actor; a gallery artist; a music director, a record producer, and a Ph.D. in Music. Thomas also maintains and oversees The Guthrie Thomas Companies, MainStreet CD, The Guthrie Thomas Guitar String Company, and is considered by many to be one of the finest singer-songwriter, acoustic guitarists in the world.
When asked how he manages to accomplish all of these exploits in life? Thomas replies, "Anyone can achieve anything they wish to achieve if they possess the tenacity and determination to accomplish what others say, "can't be done." "Set your goal...and go after it!" "Always look at failure as knowledge to be utilized as guidance for future achievements, and always, always look for a back door!" "Everyone is trying to get in the front door..." "Lastly, remember that when you are in need of something to ascend higher to the next plateau in your field...Don't be afraid to ask for help...the very worst they can say is no..."
R.D. Wright Music Press USA 1998
