Paul Thomas (11)

Paul Thomas began his career in the early 60s as singer with band Sons Of Sin. In mid 60s formed Sporting Life playing soul music. Supported such soul luminaries as Geno Washington also played with famous pop bands such as Amen Corner featuring Andy Fairweather Lowe. In late 60s formed Peppermint Circus. They signed record deal with Polydor and later A&M records and recorded 5 singles; often appearing live on BBC Radio One which was presented by Dave Lee Travis, Terry Wogan, Johnny Walker and Alan Freeman. During the 70s he became a session singer for songwriter/producers Ben Findon and Pete Shelley. With his band Hard Horse had hit records in Holland and Scandinavia. He toured Europe including TV performances in Holland. He formed new band Bullet and recorded two hit singles which charted in Europe. In the 80’s moved to Spain where he ran his own video film company. In the 90’s relocated back to the UK, where worked as head of security for Rolls Royce, then became an environmental enforcement officer until 2011 when with Paul Shanahan and Bob Poole re-formed Cupid's Inspiration.