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About Me

"LOVE'S IN NEED OF LOVE TODAY"NC (Noble Clark) Thurman started playing in bands back in the sixties. He plays keyboards, guitar, harmonica, writes and sings.He has performed with such artists as Bettye Swann, The Forrester Sisters, The Amazing Rhythm Aces, The Decoys, Gregg Allman, Jimmy Hall, Hank Williams Jr, Little Richard, Billy Dean, Percy Sledge, Donnie Fritts, Eddie Floyd to name a few.He has played on recording sessions with the likes of Roger Hawkins, David Hood, Kelvin Holly, Larry Byrom, Bob Wray, Russell Smith, Jack Pearson, Chuck Level, Tony Joe White, Bobby Whitlock, Butch Trucks, Robert Byrne and more. He has worked with legendary producers like Johnny Sandlin, Dann Penn, and Rick Hall.NC shares a nice body of songs written with Scott Boyer, some recorded by Gregg Allman, Jimmy Hall, Johnny Jenkins, Neal McCoy, Wayne Toupes, Chuck Levell, and more.He has also written with Eddie Struzick, Nancy Muse, Roger Hawkins, Bill Blackburn, Donnie Fritts, Spooner Oldham, Terry Skinner, Don Von Tres, Kelvin Holly, Tonya Holly, and moreHis main gig these days is with his long time compadres The Decoys, Gary Nichols and several others. He also plays on recording sessions and artist showcases.

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 5/17/2006
Band Members: MEMORIAL DAY BASH AT THE BLUGILL IN MOBILE!!
Bass legend David Hood

THE DECOYS ARE: Scott Boyer vocals and guitar~Kelvin Holly guitar and vocals~NC Thurman keys harp and vocals~Mike Dillon drums and vocals~ Bass legend David Hood

THE GARY NICHOLS BAND IS: Gary vocal and guitars~Chad Reeves guitars and vocals~Mike Roberts guitars and vocals~NC Thurman keys harp and vocals~Jon Davis drums~Zac Thomas bass~Seth Daniel production manager
Influences: The Beatles Elvis Stevie Wonder The Beach Boys Little Feat Bill Payne Booker T Jimmy Smith Bill Doggett Floyd Cramer Bob Dylan Garth Hudson Levon Helm Richard Manuel Rick Danko Robbie Robertson Paul Simon Randy Newman Ray Charles Billy Preston Chuck Levell James Booker Dr. John Professer Longhair The Crusaders Clayton Ivey Barry Beckett David Paich George Winston Gregg Allman Ry Cooder Bobby Whitlock NRBQ Lenny Dee Bob James Leon Russell Pig Robbins Chet Atkins The Lettermen Andy Williams Charlie McCoy Mac Gayden Kenny Buttrey Wayne Moss Joe Atnip Lee Solomon Donny Hathaway Herbie Hancock Gary Nichols Jimbo Hart Ryan Tillery Mike Roberts Both Scott Boyers Kelvin Holly David Hood Chalmers Davis Mike Dillon Russell Smith Brian Owings Jimmy Clay Roger Hawkins Johnny Sandlin Bob Wray Larry Byrom and so many more
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My Blog

The Garage 14th anniversary party

It's been a while since I'v truly been inspired enough to write my little journal/blog thingy . . But,tonight, in B'ham Alabam: The rain leaked throught the ceiling in a few places, but the Duc...
Posted by NC Thurman on Mon, 28 Apr 2008 11:49:00 PST

Myspace.com Blogs - James LeBlancs new single "Im Here" - FAME Music Group MySpace

http://blog.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=blog.... PLEASE CHECK OUT JAMES LEBLANC'S NEW SINGLE "I'M HERE" A GREAT SONG!! NC Thurman...
Posted by NC Thurman on Tue, 15 Apr 2008 03:56:00 PST

2008 George Lindsey UNA Film Festival

I missed seeing Goober but there was a rockin good time had by all tonight at the classic Shoals Theater. I was so proud to be on stage with my long time compadres The Decoys Donnie Fritts and&n...
Posted by NC Thurman on Sat, 08 Mar 2008 01:42:00 PST

AMHOF Induction Banquet 2008

Two weeks of intensive rehersals came together in Montgomery Friday the 22nd. It was an honor to play with this group of very able musicians led by Charles Rose. We backed up The Commodores, Percy Sle...
Posted by NC Thurman on Mon, 25 Feb 2008 05:11:00 PST

FAME Records Presents at PJs

Another packed house at PJs in Muscle Shoals!Gary Nichols, Angela Hacker, James Leblanc, Zac Hacker, Jason Isbell, and the Ugli Stick, kicked-um where they sit, and took no prisoners.Rick Hall and the...
Posted by NC Thurman on Fri, 11 Jan 2008 11:51:00 PST

Dennis Clifton Benefit - Great Night at PJs

It's great to be alive and be able to play music, and to share the stage with some of the old, and new talent in this music rich community called Muscle Shoals. Dennis has been a staple in this game f...
Posted by NC Thurman on Fri, 07 Dec 2007 10:13:00 PST

Angela and Zac Hacker, James Leblanc

Tonight at Tharp city high school, old friends came from near and far to see a helicopter land on the football field, with Nashville Star winners. Hometown kids done good. Daddy arrives in the limo. A...
Posted by NC Thurman on Mon, 19 Nov 2007 08:58:00 PST

City Fest 07 w/ Gary Nichols, Angela Hacker and Melissa Daniel

A lot of people showed up for this one. My Sons Tim and Chris showed up for the day with wives and my Grand Daughter Sami Rae Thurman. She had a blast. It was a good day!!I just about bit off more tha...
Posted by NC Thurman on Thu, 11 Oct 2007 07:57:00 PST

Jimmy Hall Donnie Fritts and The Decoys in ROME

Jimmy Hall is without a doubt the greatest R&B/Soul singers alive. Last night at Procter Farms, outside of Rome Georgia, he proved that one more time, and along with Funky Donnie Fritts and the De...
Posted by NC Thurman on Mon, 17 Sep 2007 10:48:00 PST

Donnie Fritts and The Decoys at Douglas Corner

What a great night to be a Duck! or A Decoy (Scott Boyer, Kelvin Holly, David Hood, Mike Dillon, and Me) and to jam with such a great circle of soulmen, like Donnie Fritts, Dann Penn, Russell Smith,&n...
Posted by NC Thurman on Sat, 25 Aug 2007 01:05:00 PST