We’re sad to report that former Budgie guitarist John Thomas has passed away at age 63. As one of the earliest bands which inspired heavy metal, Welsh band Budgie is one of the genre’s most ...

Dr. John Thomas, a longtime Lubbock surgeon and founder of Operation HOPE, is being remembered for his faith, philanthropy and community advocacy. Thomas' family confirmed his passing in a statement ...

The police chief at the University of California, Los Angeles, has been reassigned following criticism over his handling of recent campus demonstrations that included a mob attacking a pro-Palestinian ...

2002-04-13 04:00:00 PDT Los Angeles-- Even among the bohemians of Venice Beach, John Thomas stood out. He was 6 feet 4 inches tall and 300 pounds and spoke in a rolling, resonant baritone that left no ...

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