| Summary: | Music promoter Eddie Thomas was born November 5, 1931. He aspired to go to West Point Military Academy, but personal misfortune prevented him from doing so. While Thomas was holding two jobs, his life changed when two vocal groups asked him to manage them, the Roosters and the Impressions. The career of the Impressions skyrocketed with the release of their hit song "For Your Precious Love." Thomas also found and worked with singer Curtis Mayfield, with whom he enjoyed a long association. After having such hits as "Keep on Pushing," "Amen" and "It's All Right," they formed Curtom Records. It was one of the first record labels owned by an African American recording artist. In the mid-1970s, Thomas formed his own successful record promotion business - one of the largest companies in the Midwest. His clients included Ray Charles, Barry White, Quincy Jones, the Stylistics and Johnny Taylor.
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