VIC THOMPKINS & VTO Similar to most singers, Vic Thompkins discovered his talents as a vocalist at an early age in the church choir. During the summer and weekends Vic gained much awareness and experience accompanying his Father, R.C. Thompkins, who sang bass with various Gospel groups traveling throughout the southeast. Vic obtained most of his Vocal training at the celebrated, “Stamps School of Gospel Music” in California. He has sung with a variety of famous Gospel groups such as “The Journeymen”, “The Lefevre Singers”, “The Regents” and “The Sunny South Quartet”. In 1983 Vic’s interest turned to country and pop music. With a strong mellow voice he was a favorite wherever he performed. During his career, he has opened for some Major acts such as “The Oak Ridge Boys”, “Dave & Sugar” and “Bill Anderson”, to name a few. Vic has performed at many concert halls and clubs located throughout the United States. Elvis Presley’s former manager, the Legendary Colonel Tom Parker, took a special interest in Vic. After hearing a recording of his new songs Colonel Parker was so impressed he wrote a letter of reference for Vic to the William Morris Agency situated in New York City. Vic was then granted a rare interview upon the Colonel’s request in his Tennessee office. Several of Vic’s songs have charted in the top 10 on the Independent charts, “The Only Thing Going Was You” and “Dixie Without the USA”. Vic recently relocated to the Tampa area where he teamed up with vocalist Tallie Tadlock and Sandee Lester with a great bunch of professional musicians and is currently performing throughout the Tampa area.