Syl Thompson

guitar vox bass songwriting * Since the early 60’s, Syl has been captivated by music. When the Beatles made their famous debut on The Ed Sullivan Show, it sealed the deal for him. Beginning as a vocalist in his school choir, playing the drums and eventually taking up the guitar, he went on to play in many bands during his teens. He went professional in the early 70’s playing local clubs in Nanaimo and touring Vancouver Island. The early 80’s would find him in the Vancouver music scene where he became well known as a vocalist in some of the top club acts of that era. CBS Records showed an interest in one particular band Secret Service which led to sessions with Bill Henderson and Brian Macleod of Chilliwack and Headpins respectively. Also Syl was invited to record with Michael Flicker of Heart fame in the infamous K-Smith Studio’s in Seattle. Of note, in the 80’s was his portrayal of David Bowie in Major Tom’s “Seriously a Moonlight Tour”. Touring extensively across Canada and the southwestern United States, Syl landed headlining gigs in Las Vegas, Lake Tahoe, Reno and Stanford University, as well numerous concerts at Festivals, Colleges and Military bases. Du... more...