Richard Paul Thomas -- better known to his friends as RpT -- has been making music since rock 'n' roll was young. And he's still finding new sources of inspiration each time he picks up a guitar and sits down to write a song.
Thomas prides himself on exploring a wide range of musical genres -- from rock and R&B to jazz and soulful balladry -- and emotions that travel from lighthearted and fun to serious and introspective. His thought-provoking examinations of life's joys and challenges come from the heart and speak to the soul.
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RpT's second CD is entitled Wings Of My Heart, was produced, engineered and mixed by Chris Gage. Recorded at Gage's Moonhouse Studio in Austin, the twelve tracks are a refreshing presentation of life's joys and challenges. The title song reaches back to the early days of Buddy Holly and all the songs that "never grow old" and are destined to become a part of your life's soundtrack as they "sing to the Wings of My Heart".
RpT Bio
Salado, Texas resident, singer, songwriter and guitarist, RpT has been performing for over 40 years. In years past, Thomas has performed throughout the United States in concert with artists such as Anne Murray, Loggins & Messina, Helen Reddy, James Lee Stanley, Odetta, Michael Martin Murphey, Townes Van Zandt and many others. He worked for two years with Jacques Cousteau's Involvement Day, an environmental celebration of the planet Earth. Salado Mayor Rick Ashe, presented a proclamation stating that SALADO, one of RpT's songs from the play Captured Rainbow, has been adopted by the Village of Salado as its own recognizing the contribution that singer, songwriter and dreamer, Richard Paul Thomas, has embodied in this melody representing our spirit, character and history. www.capturedrainbow.com