About Ron Thompson
Lived 1953 – 2020 (aged 66). Ron Thompson was an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and singing.
Life and career Thompson was born in Oakland, California, United States, and had mastered basic guitar and slide guitar techniques by his mid-teens. In the early 1970s, Thompson played backing to Little Joe Blue, and worked solo and as a sideman in San Francisco Bay Area clubs. He joined John Lee Hooker's backing band in 1975 and stayed with him for three years. In 1980, Thompson formed his own group, the Resistors, and secured a recording contract with Takoma Records.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Ron Thompson?
American guitarist and singer
When was Ron Thompson born?
Ron Thompson was born on 5 July 1953 in Oakland.
When did Ron Thompson die?
Ron Thompson died on 15 February 2020 in Hayward.
What was Ron Thompson's occupation?
Ron Thompson was a singer, songwriter, guitarist and singing.
What nationality was Ron Thompson?
Ron Thompson was American.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Ron Thompson (blues guitarist)
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Ron Thompson. https://biography.guide/ron-thompson-singer/
MLA: "Ron Thompson." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/ron-thompson-singer/.
Chicago: "Ron Thompson." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/ron-thompson-singer/.
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