Thomas had a long and prolific career, right up to his final years, despite his health woes and a famously cranky personality ...

A first-call keyboardist, he worked with Elvis Presley and Dolly Parton, helped make Muscle Shoals a recording hub, and had a ...

Co-founded by Mr. Thomas in 1975, Pere Ubu became a stalwart of underground rock, influencing bands including Sonic Youth, ...