B.J. Thomas Band

 

 

 

Larry Dean Chavis          

           DRUMMER          

 

Larry is from Pembroke, NC and currently lives in Nashville.  He started playing with B.J. in 1981.  He is a real fun guy and always greets you with a smile!

Tom Wild

            GUITAR  

 

Tom Wild joined the B.J. Thomas Band in December, 2002 after Daryl Huffman left.  Tom is a very creative musician who plays lead guitar and the sitar.   At one time Tom was the band leader for Brenda Lee and  has played on recordings with many gospel and country performers.  He recently performed on the Keith Manley cd,  Freedom.

 

John Sterling Francis 

             BASS GUITAR

 

John is from Fayette, NC.  and has been with the band over 25 years.  A little on the shy side, he is a really sweet and  great guy and has been a wonderful participant to the B.J. Thomas Band.

Leo John Finn

             KEYBOARD 

 Leo Finn joined the band in February, 2006 after Mike Behymer left to pursue other interests.  A very talented pianist, Leo started playing at a very young age.  He currently lives in Nashville where he has performed at some of the city's finest restaurants and jazz clubs.  I owned his Cocktail Jazz cd before he joined the B.J. Thomas Band.  Imagine my surprised delight when I learned HE HAD JOINED B.J.'S BAND!!!!!   He has been performing as solo pianist at Criallo's Bristro and Bar in Franklin, TN on a regular basis in addition to touring with B.J.

 Weston Mays        

ROAD MANAGER 

Weston Mays joined the B.J. Thomas Band as Road Manager in May , 2006.  He also lives in Nashville where he has been very busy in the music industry.  WELCOME, Weston!!

 

   Gary Weller            

2000

                         PRODUCTION MANAGER

Gary  has been with the band since June 1995 and has done a fantastic job for the band.  Another really good guy.

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