Little Thomas started his musical career in 1963 when he started playing bass for a band called the Ebonites. In 1966 The Ebonites went on tour to France where Little Thomas got to meet Little Richard whom later went on to become a good friend. He also played in the band that supported the legendary Jimmy Hendricks when he performed at Oxford University. His time with these bands took him to France as well as several venues around the UK. He has also appeared on the Rockers Roadshow and Black And Black, both programs for Channel 4. "Strawberry Jam" was mixed at local studios in Birmingham including Wooligan Studios. Little Thomas has always believed in using local talent, the backing vocals were done by a young up and coming artist Shaz Akira and sax by another local artist Alvin Davis.