Eddie Thomas (November 5, 1931-present) - Thomas got his start in the music business as the manager of the Impressions and quickly started his own record label Curtom Records with another CPS alum Curtis Mayfield. From there, Thomas branched into record promotions creating Thomas Associates and worked with many of music's biggest names, Ray Charles, Quincy Jones, and Barry White. He won a Peabody Award for the Rise and Fall of Vee-Jay Records. In addition to music, Thomas is an award-winning poet.