Mychael was born in Nashville, TN. He began playing guitar at age eleven, and by age fourteen he was playing various club circuits all around the Southeast. At seventeen, he recorded and released his first album with his band, Felt, which consisted of friends from the North Alabama area. The album achieved regional success on the East coast, but the band dissolved after one tour.

In 1978, Mychael signed with Tree Publishing (now Sony/ATV) as a staff writer, where he met producer Cliff Williamson. Together they produced one album for RCA Free Flight Records, titled Neon Dreams, which was released in 1979. This album also achieved moderate success and was the largest monetary deal in Nashville history at that time. The title song, "Neon Dreams," was a top ten hit in San Francisco for eight weeks, and "The Life Sonata," the first ever composition for Rock Guitar Orchestra, received a mention in Guitar Player magazine and still gets airplay in Japan and Europe.

In 1980, Mychael moved back into the session scene. For the next seven years, he worked with various artists from New York to Nashville. He also worked at Opryland during that time writing, producing, and playing in the live rock music shows. He was a staff writer for Multimedia Entertainment (producers of Phil Donahue) and wrote the music for "The Great American Music Video," a children's special that aired on NBC.

In 1987, Mychael committed his life to Jesus. He began a free tape and CD ministry specializing in Christian rock music. He worked in youth ministry for ten years, including two one-year stints as a youth and music minister.

From 1988 to 2006 Mychael also worked as a private music teacher, including five years as a college instructor, teaching guitar and recording techniques. In 1997, he formed his own record label, THOMASTONE RECORDS, INC., and has since released several CDs of his own work.

In 2006, Mychael added author to his list of credits. He authored a science fiction novel titled Freedom Fire, which includes complimentary music performed by his GUITARORCHESTRA™. He is currently working on a sequel to Freedom Fire under the working title In Search of Eiraynos due and a murder mystery titled Natural Hostage. He is also doing interviews and compiling notes for a non-fiction work titled The Forgotten Fiddler, the true story of famous country fiddler Tommy Jackson.

Mychael has also recently produced an album for Texas recording artist Gabe Nieto. Gabe is the executive producer of the movie Constellation, which was released by 20th Century Fox in February of 2007. One of Mychael’s songs, “Circles,” which Gabe recorded for his album is used in the movie. For more information, visit www.gabenieto.com or www.constellationthefilm.com.

Over the span of his career Mychael has worked as an actor in various theater productions as well as in TV commercials. In the summer of 2007 he was cast as Jimmy Thomas, a wealthy backer in a high stakes pool game, in Pool Hall Master, an independent film shot in San Antonio, TX. He will also be contributing original music to the score.

In January 2008, Mychael completed his first Christian CD in ten years titled WORSHIP. The album has just been released on the THOMASTONE label and live dates are being set. Mychael is currently in rehearsals preparing for the upcoming tour.

All of Mychael’s books and CDs are available on this website. If you would like to find out more about Mychael or his products, you may write to mjt@charter.net or visit www.myspace.com/mychaeljohnthomas. Mychael is interested in people, returns all correspondence personally, and says "THANX" to all who have enjoyed and supported his artistry over the years. Tell a friend.

Written by Jeana Miller for Thomastone Records, Inc.
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