Bobby Thomas

Bobby Thomas (Robert C. Thomas) (November 14, 1932 – October 20, 2013) was a jazz drummer. A member of Junior Mance's trio in 1960, Thomas recorded with The Montgomery Brothers in New York in January 1960.

Early Life and Musical Beginnings

Born in Newark, New Jersey, to West Indian parents emigrated from the Caribbean island of St. Kitts, Bobby began his music studies at age 12. He studied drums with Al Germansky. He continued his training through high school at Central High. He performed with the Nat Phipps Band during his teenage years and young adulthood. He served in the United States Army from 1953 to 1955 where he played in the Army Band.

After his military service, he attended the Juilliard School of Music and graduated with Bachelor of Science degree. While at Juilliard Bob worked and recorded with many fine Jazz musicians: Wes Montgomery, Gigi Gryce, Junior Mance, Illinois Jacquet, Roland Hanna, Hubert Laws, Don Ellis, Wayne Shorter, Richard Williams, Richard Davis.

Bobby Thomas (cyclist)

Bobby Thomas (September 7, 1912 – November 12, 2008) was an American cyclist from Kenosha, Wisconsin. He competed in the sprint event at the 1932 Summer Olympics.

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