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Forrest

Forrest "Rock the Boat" Thomas

About Me

FORREST was born in Galveston, Texas, U.S.A. He was brought up with music all around and, of course, singing in the church choir at a very early age.
His love, passion, and musical talent grew and developed right along with him. As a teenager, he moved to Los Angeles, California with the intention to really get his career started and with much success !!!
After winning numerous awards there, he decided to move over to Europe and give it a whirl .then came his first world hit"Rock The Boat", then "Feel the Need", "One Lover', "Dancing With My Shadow", and many others including "Love Songs Are Back Again", a massive hit with The Band Of Gold ,needless to say, he has travelled the world many times over performing for all types of audiences .
As an American entertainer that loves his work, he gives 100% all the time and that is clear to see.especially by audiences reactions. He has performed with many other great world class artist such as Bonnie Tyler, Miguel Bose,Verdine White,Deniece Williams,Chaka Khan & Rufus, The Tramps,Imagination and many more, just to name a few.
In Holland he has performed with many, many great artist such as Lee Towers, Anita Meyer, Rene Froger, Rob de Nijs, Ruth Jacott, Frank Boeijen, Sandra Reemer, Hollywood Boulevard, Jocelyn Brown, George McCrae, to name just a few.
Currently, Forrest is also starring in the fabulous 80's FLASHBACK TOUR... a show full of soulful tunes from the funky 80's' and the reviews have been fantastic!! This show is booked in theatres all over Holland and is a wonderful tribute to the music of the time !!! Also something not to miss !!!
Forrest's collaboration with DJ ROOG of Planet HardSoul called "Where Did Our Love Go " is currently in the dance/club charts in England at number 15 !!! Great reviews and filling the dance floors again !!!There is also a new, fresh hit being released,featuring Forrest called "Keepin' It Real', with DJ MAESTRO!! On a final note, one thing must be said.wherever FORREST is performing you can believe it will be fun, exciting, and unforgettable !!!

My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 5/22/2006
Band Website: forrest.nl
Influences: Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Earth, Wind & Fire, Marvin Gaye,Luther Vandross,Andy Williams ;-),James Brown,Michael Mcdonald,Mick Jackson,James Ingram,Bobby McFerron,Eddie Kendricks,Smokie Robinson,Delfonics,Isley Brothers, Sam Cooke,Donny Hathaway, Ray Charles, Maze, Brian McKnight...
Type of Label: None

My Blog

Check out this video: World's Worst Terrorist

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Posted by Forrest on Mon, 12 Mar 2007 03:37:00 PST

Black History Too

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Posted by Forrest on Fri, 09 Mar 2007 05:30:00 PST

Enjoy Life...while you can

  quotes "Don't Take Life So Seriously, You'll Never Get Out Alive" "Life is easy with eyes closed." "Always behave like a duck. Keep calm and unruffled on the surface, but paddle like the devil...
Posted by Forrest on Thu, 01 Mar 2007 06:48:00 PST

When someone is in your life for A reason...

People come into your life for a reason, When you figure out which one it is, you will know what to do. When someone is in your life for a REASON. It is usually to meet a need you have expressed. The...
Posted by Forrest on Thu, 01 Mar 2007 04:51:00 PST

Forrest Original Version Rock The Boat Video Clip (London,England)

FORREST Rock The Boat (original video clip)
Posted by Forrest on Tue, 24 Oct 2006 12:44:00 PST