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Willard (Ramblin') Thomas (1902, Logansport, Louisiana - circa 1945, Memphis, Tennessee) was an American blues singer, guitarist and songwriter. He was the brother of another blues musician, Jesse Thomas. Ramblin' Thomas is best remembered for his slide guitar playing, and recording several pieces in the late 1920s and early 1930s. Blues scholars seem undecided if Thomas's nickname of Ramblin' was in reference to his style of playing, or itinerant nature.Willard Thomas was born in Logansport, Louisiana, one of nine children. His father played the fiddle, and three brothers Joe L., Jesse, and Willard learnt to play the guitar, with Willard particularly practising slide guitar techniques. Thomas relocated to Deep Ellum, D... read more
