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Harlan performing at Blues On Grand for the 2000 Hall of Fame Fund Raiser

Eugene, Rick, Jimmy, Harlan and George at Blues On Grand for the 2000 Hall of Fame Fund Raiser

Harlan & friends...

Harlan Thomas
1999 Inductee

I started playing keyboards in 1958. My teacher was internationally known recording artist, Speck Redd. I played private parties of all types from 1958 to 1963. I joined the Soul Brothers in 1964, and we played all over the Midwest until around 1972.

When I was with the Soul Brothers, we closed Center Street down in 1970.

Center Street was a landmark for black clubs and entertainment known all over the world. I then joined the Platinum Blues Band from 1986 to 1993. Since then, I have played various things like a one-man band, and two and three man bands. I also sing in the church choir.

Harlan Thomas & Willis Dobbins

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Harlan performing at
the induction ceremony.

Harlan jammin' with
the Bad Boys of the Blues