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Jack Thomas (born March 25, 1998) is a Canadian drummer, multi-instrumentalist, producer, and motivational speaker. He is known for his ability to play drums with one arm, after losing his right arm in a workplace accident at the age of 17.[1]
History
[edit]Thomas was born in Port Coquitlam, British Columbia, Canada. He began playing drums at the age of 7, and by the time he was 15, he was playing in local bands. In 2015, while working as a machine operator, Thomas was involved in an accident that resulted in the amputation of his right arm.[2]
After the accident, Thomas was determined to continue playing drums. He learned how to play with one arm, and he quickly regained his skills. He began performing again, and he also started giving motivational speeches about overcoming adversity.[3][4][5][6]
Education and career
[edit]Thomas is a graduate of the Nimbus School of Recording and Media in Vancouver.[7] He is currently working as a drummer, producer, and engineer. He is also a motivational speaker, and he travels around the world sharing his story of overcoming adversity.[8]
In 2017, Thomas was featured in a documentary film called "One-Armed Drummer."[9][10][11][12] The film follows Thomas' journey as he learns to play drums with one arm, and it also tells the story of his accident and his recovery. The film has been shown at film festivals.[10][13][14]
Advocacy work
[edit]Thomas is an advocate for safety in the workplace. He speaks out about the importance of workers' rights and the need for employers to provide a safe work environment.[3] He is also a supporter of organizations like the Amputee Coalition that provide support to people who have lost limbs.[15][3][10]
References
[edit]- ^ "Jack Thomas – Day of Mourning". dayofmourning.bc.ca. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
- ^ "He Drums With One Arm. What's Your Excuse? - Drumeo Beat". Free Online Drum Magazine | The Drumeo Beat. 2020-08-07. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
- ^ a b c "No job is worth your life, says young drummer who lost arm in workplace accident".
- ^ "B.C. teen Jack Thomas keeps on drumming after accident leaves him with 1 arm | CBC News".
- ^ "Watch: Drummer Who Lost Arm in Horrific Accident Nails Slayer's 'Raining Blood'". The Pit. 2023-01-11. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- ^ "Video: One-armed Port Coquitlam musician wows Canada's Got Talent judges". Tri-City News. 2023-04-20. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- ^ "Video: One-armed Port Coquitlam musician wows Canada's Got Talent judges". Tri-City News. 20 April 2023. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
- ^ "Canadian musician engineer producer Jack Thomas | Inspirational Musician | Musicians with Disabilities | Can Do Musos". www.candomusos.com. Retrieved 2023-04-29.
- ^ updated, Stuart Williams last (2020-08-10). "Watch one-armed drummer Jack Thomas play Duality by Slipknot". MusicRadar. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- ^ a b c "One Armed Drummer Plays "Duality" - Jack Thomas | Jack Thomas Music was involved in an accident that drastically changed his life. But he didn't let it change his passion and drive to become an... | By Drumeo | Facebook". www.facebook.com. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- ^ "Junkdrummer TV | creating Educational Drum Videos | Patreon". www.patreon.com. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- ^ "Pay Steve Barker using PayPal.Me". PayPal.Me. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- ^ "3 One Armed Drummers You Must Know (2023)". playthetunes.com/. 2022-12-15. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- ^ Corbley, Andy (2020-10-26). "One-Armed Drummer is Now 'World's Fastest' Thanks to a New Limb That Makes Him Super Able". Good News Network. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
- ^ "B.C. Teen Drummer Loses Arm But Doesn't Skip A Beat". HuffPost. 2015-11-02. Retrieved 2023-08-31.
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Category:Canadian amputees
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