The following edited transcript contains excerpts from a telephone interview of Daryl (or Darryl) Adonis Thompson, the son of Eli “Lucky” Thompson, by Noal Cohen, on February 11, 2008. Daryl Thompson was the middle child of Lucky Thompson and an accomplished guitarist and jewelry maker. He died in 2014. NC: Did you know your grandparents?… Read more
Lucky Thompson
Lucky Thompson Timeline
First published June 19, 2023. This timeline will be modified as comments are received. Please use the contact form to submit additions or corrections. See also Lucky Thompson Discography: 1943-1950, 1951-1956, 1957-1974. Latest update January 17, 2024 1923 Born in Columbia, SC on June 16 to Levi (Eli) Thompson, Sr. and Azalee Dawkins Thompson. Family… Read more