Having arrived on the music scene at the right time, just as New Edition, the reigning Jackson Five replacements had begun to splinter, Hi-Five was the new face of R&B. After garnering three platinum albums, two number one hits, two Grammy nominations, an American Music Award nomination, two Soul Train music awards, and a Greatest Hits release, Hi-Five sat at the top of the charts as the new reigning kings of R&B. Signing with Jive records in 1990 their self-titled album went multi-platinum with the hits- I Like The Way, I Cant Wait Another Minute, and Just Cant Handle It. Being featured on 7 different movie soundtracks and signing an endorsement deal with Sprite, Hi-Five was proving to the world that they deserved the title.
With an opportunity to release his first solo album, Tony Thompson signed to Giant Records, releasing the smash hit “I Wanna Love Like That”. Tony’s first solo release titled Sexsational allowed Tony to work with the industries greatest producers and artists such as Teddy Riley, Babyface, Dave Hollister, Joe, Devante Swing of Jodeci, Missy Elliott, Mary J. Blige, Faith Evans, Al B. Sure, and Sean “Diddy” Combs, who would later sign Tony to his Mega record label Bad Boy Records. Tony called Bad Boy home for 3 years, during the run of Notorious B.I.G., Mase, 112, and Faith Evans, before deciding to go on his own once again. Not just in music, but in business as well.
Since his solo project in 1995 on the Badboy Records label, no one had heard from Tony, until 2005. Pursuing different opportunities, 2005 brought the return of Hi-Five, releasing the smash hits 10 Toes Up and Feelin U featuring Mike Jones and Paul Wall which was released to radio and climbed to 1 worldwide. Tony also worked with other artists and producers such as Bun B of UGK, Bizzy Bone of Bone Thugs-N-Harmony, and Play-N-Skills. With long nights in the studio, Tony is now working on a new album that he plans to release in the fall. Tony’s love for music allows him to bring forth a flavor that the industry hungers for. Being able to stand the test of time, Tony Thompson portrays superior vocal ability, not as a teenager, but as a grown man with a point to prove. Real Music is back and Tony Thompson is leading the way!
On June 1, 2007, the parents of Tony Thompson, The Thompson Family, Tevin Thompson (son), Angela Garcia (fiancée), aunts, uncles, friends, and fans lost a loving, caring, compassionate, and gifted soul. Tony Ulysses Thompson left his body here on earth, as his soul went on to be with our Father!
At this time, regardless as to what has been previously released in the media, the results of the autopsy HAVE NOT been released and the cause of Tony’s death has not been determined. We the family would appreciate that everyone respect our privacy in our time of grieving.
Tony was one in a million; knowing how to fit in with just about every personality there is in this world. He knew how to laugh with the gigglers, and cry with the hurt! He touched many hearts when his voice was heard on the radio, on stage, hanging out at a family gathering, or just sitting at home “CHILLIN’ ON IT!!! He was a great son, father, companion, and a favorite in our family! Though he will be missed immensely, his legacy will live on forever and he will hold a special place in our hearts.
Tony was given the gift of song and he loved what he did for a living. He LOVED his fans and was in the process of starting a new solo project to present to the world. Tony would be the first one to say that without his fans, he would not have experienced “LIFE” as he knew it! So, thank you fans for the support that you showed Tony.
On behalf of Tony’s parents, The Thompson Family, Tevin, Angela, and all of Tony’s relatives, we wish to thank everyone for your prayers, love, and support. Your emails, comments, and bulletins are very much appreciated. We know you loved him as much as we did. Tony will be missed, but never forgotten.
Concluding, in the words of his son Tevin, “The Heavenly choir now has a new lead singer!”
We love you Tony. You were God sent!
Sincerely,
Tony & Doris Thompson
The Thompson Family
Tevin Thompson
Angela Garcia (Thompson)
Funeral Arrangements are as follows and open to the public:
Wake Service - Thursday June 7, 2007
New Breed Christian Center
Pastor Darrell Blair
1500 S. Riverside Dr.
Ft. Worth, Texas 76119
7:00 pm
Wake Service – Friday June 8, 2007
Hippodrome Theater
724 Austin Ave.
Waco, Texas 76701
7:00 pm – 9 pm
Funeral Service – Saturday June 9, 2007
Victorious Life Church
7459 South I-35
Waco, Texas 76706
Exit 328 (Hewitt/Moody)
11:00 am
NOTE: Remarks at the wake services will be limited to 2 minutes. Please be mindful of others following you that would like express their thoughts to the family. Thanks you!
WOW! It's been 2 years now. Time heals all wounds, but this wound will take an eternity! Only God knows the hurt I felt the day you left me! Nothing in my life will ever hurt me like that call! But, TO GOD BE ALL THE GLORY! If it had not been for him, i wouldn't have made it thru! I would've traded places with you that day, and would've given myself in your place. But, how selfish of me! Heaven was your dream, and is what we talked about from the first moments we spent together. You wanting to make it to that glorious place was what you longed for in your life! All the great works you did while you were here on earth weren't overlooked by our Lord and Savior. From the reciting of his word to strangers, and sharing with them about the last days and how they were near, to the praying for them while they layed there on the sidewalk, bleeding from a beating! Yeah, God knew the great things you did in your life. You did the works that he brought you here to do, and you will wreap the benefits of your hard work! Baby, today I remember you and the love you had for me, Tevin, your family and fans. But, most importantly, I remember the great works that you put forth in Jesus name! Continue to rest and know that the day will come when he will call us all home and WE FOLLOW YOU to meet our Savior in the air! I LOVE YOU BABY, and miss you more than anyone could ever imagine...GOD KNOWS!!! ~Still your baby~
R.I.P. I have great memories of your music. thanx for them all. you grew into a handsome young man. you are missed,but not forgotten by your family and friends and fans.
st0pping by y0ur page again t0 let u kn0w that u are truly truly missed! n0t a day g0es by that i d0nt think 0f my fav. singer... u were a blessing and listening t0 y0ur s0ngs makes me feel better after a bad day. t0ny i d0nt think u kn0w h0w much u meant t0 y0ur fans.. the l0ve g0es deeper than anything... it wasnt just y0ur v0ice that we fell in l0ve with, it was y0ur pers0nality.. u had that "im just like y0u, just a regular guy" attitude and we l0ved u f0r that... s0metimes i dread c0ming 0n myspace because i kn0w u are 0n my t0p and everytime i see u i feel like crying 0ver and 0ver again. i see u in my dreams and that helps al0t..all im trying t0 say is u will 4ever be missed and n0 1 can EVER take y0ur place. i will f0rever be a fan 0f t0ny th0mpson.. my kids kn0w wh0 y0u are ... i can take 0ut y0ur cd and ask my 5 yr 0ld s0n.. wh0 is this and he will say.. "thats t0ny th0mpson" 0r i can play 0ne 0f ur jams 0n the radi0 and say.."jai wh0 is that singing" and he will be like, "mama, thats T0NY THOMPS0N!!" my daughter kn0ws wh0 u are t0o... s0 ur legacy will definately live 0n thr0ugh my kids. h0pefully their children will kn0w wh0 u are t0o. u just mean s0 much t0 us. i d0nt kn0w what my plans will be f0r the 1st because i have sch0ol that night s0 i really cant fast =( but i will think ab0ut u that day.. i will play y0ur s0ngs and i will just give thanks t0 G0D f0r all0wing an angel like y0u 0n earth t0 t0uch 0ur s0uls as much as u did t0ny.. i l0ve y0u... rest well til we meet in paradise.. -candi
Baby, I thought long and hard about what I would say to you here on your page for Valentine’s Day. Today is the day for showing love for the one you love and I’ve been very vocal about my love for you and am very proud to have had your love. But, there’s something else that I need to share with you on this day. Baby, today was not easy for me. Throughout the day, I cried for you, missing you, and feeling so alone. While women were receiving roses, candy, cards, and dinners, I was feeling the void that I have in my heart where you belong. I thought a lot about our 4 years together. While I was driving home, feeling sorry for myself because I had no one to spend this day with, there was someone thinking about me and loving me! I got home and my #2 man surprised me, showering me with love and small gifts. This is how he showed his love to me today:
Baby, my #2 - Poppa Val let me know that because you’re not with me physically to show your love with gifts on this day, he has been more than happy to once again step in to be the main man in my life, to love me and to be the provider for me until another comes to love me just as you did. On this day, while I thought no one loved me, daddy showed me love and reassured me that even when I’m feeling alone, there’s still someone who will FOREVER love me because you’re still with me in spirit! I LOVE YOU BABY, AND I MISS YOU DEARLY, and I’m thankful God gave me my daddy to continue to show me how to be loved, even now that you’re not with me! Happy Valentine’s Day my love and thank you for loving me as you did! I’m forever your Valentine! XOXOXO!!!!!
My Baby!!! Time continues to go by, and though it seems to get easier, the holidays always remind me that you’re not here with us! I know you’re with us in spirit, but who am I suppose to kiss under the mistletoe now??? (giggle, no one’s worth that yet!) All joking aside, you’re so truly missed. There’s never a day that goes by that I don’t think about you. There are some days when I’m driving down the freeway and I’ll think of how we use to have all the windows and the sunroof open in the car, with the radio full blast, and how we use to sing in our cell phones like mics, and pass them back and forth to each other on every other line on the song! I know you use to pass it to me just so I could get my little solo in! LOL! OMG, it’s the funniest thing to think about. And, I cry laughing when I sing totally off key on purpose because I can just hear you screaming at me, “Stop singing like that! You can sing better than lots of people, and there’s so many people out there that wish they could sing like you, and you’re singing like you can’t hold a note! Stop that!!!” Baby, you use to get mad as heck when I’d do that! LOL! OH baby, I MISS YOU SO MUCH! God and time are healing this deep, deep wound that’s still inside of me. But, I’m continuing to get stronger and wiser, and I still have you to thank for it! You’re forever my soul, and if only I could touch you one last time, I’d prove that to you! Merry Christmas baby, and know that you were thought of today! I LOVE YOU!!!
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