It was in about 1951 or 1952, when I was around 1 or 2, that my brother was learning to talk. Apparently I was crawling around under the ironing board & when my mother wanted me to go away she said "Buzz off". When my brother heard this, he though she was saying, "Buzz, go away". Soooooo he called me "Baby Buzz" & my father & everyone called me Buzz, since about 1950 & hardly anybody knows the real story.
Buzz Thompson, long time guitarist and vocalist for Ronnie Hawkins and "The Hawks" is heralded as "Canada's Own Mr. Soul" by Ronnie Hawkins, Buzz has recorded and played alongside The Band, Jerry Lee Lewis, Carl Perkins, Kris Kristofferson, Jeff Healey, Lonnie Mack and John Sebastian among others. He has also played more recently with "Band" members Garth Hudson and Levon Helm at a tribute to Ronnie Hawkins in 2003. Although well known to musicians in both North America and Europe from touring with Ronnie. Buzz is yet to become a household name. The intention is to change that. Buzz has used his 35 years... oops! 45 but who's countin' to connect with his soul.
Please visit buzzthompson.ca for more info. There's lots of cool pictures in the gallery too! See you there! Ronnie Quotes: "In my opinion, Buzz is one of the greatest R&B singers alive today" "If I could sing like Buzz Thompson, I'd tell Hollywood to ?!..*!"
Just picked up a copy of Live at the Red Dog spining it as I write this...who needs to remember the glory days when we can come watch you play Peace from the Freak J.
2007.07.01 “K-Rockin’ The Rideau” at Fort Henry on Canada Day Buzz Thompson with David Wilcox & Matt Mays + El Torpedo & Bedouin Soundclash and others... Go See Canada Day with Buzz Tompson at Fort Henry
Hello Buzz!
Thanks for adding me to your already substantial list of friends! I jes' need to get down on the floor and do that "Funky Chicken", YEOWWW!
S.D. Cisco
buzz,thanks for adding on to my site it is an honour having you with me,thanks also for your words of encouragment...i absolutely love your music and your voice you are a great inspiration to many of us out here in this big ole world....
and whatever would happen if we did not try,would we sit and wonder and ponder why....when were old and weary rockin in our chair looking back at memories lingering in the air...could we or would we ever forgive ourselves for not at least giving it our best shot if that is what really is wanted...some however only need to prove to their self satisfying souls...whichever it is for you, me or the others we are all joined harmoniously together we stand strong and proud as the musicians of the world no matter how famous or infamous we are...whew that was heavy...lol luv ya buzz you rock
cheers Tami J Wilde
Hello Buzz:
My father nicknamed me Buzz when I was a baby because of some buzzing sound I made. Your the only other Buzz I've heard of.
I can't believe you've been with Ronnie that long. Must be some kind of record.
I'm going to check out your profile now so I'll get back to you later.
.........I GOT SO NOSTALGIC FOR ALBERTA.. AND RICKY.....AND JANIS......AND brother JERRY......THAT I WENT DIGGIN IN THE OLDIES VAULT AND WE POSTED..... A JAM SESSION..........ON MY SITE.......OF THESE 3 AND A HOST OF ONLOOKERS.....BACKSTAGE IN ALBERTA.... ONE CRAZY NITE....... LET TERRY KNOW.. HE MAY HAVE ALREADY SEEN IT... BUT IT IS CLASSIC DANKO AT HIS BEST .......
Hey Buzz, thanks for dropping by. Love the slide show... some great pics and memories there.especially liked the shot of our old dear friend JPG... hope all is well.
Anytime you wanta boogie, just look for BUZZZZ...Canada's number one soul man! Let us know if you are putting together a James Brown tribute, sounds like a blast.
