Mickey Thomas -- whose career spans 34 years and 12 albums – returns to his roots with a new album, ‘The Bluesmasters Featuring Mickey Thomas,’ set for release on March 2, 2010 on Direct Music Distribution, with distribution by Redeye.

Real soul transcends all genres of music. R&B "got soul," to only state the most obvious, but the best rock "got soul," too. The angelic-voiced singer John Michael "Mickey" Thomas injected revitalizing soul into the pop rocking Jefferson Starship beginning in the late 70s, propelling them to super stardom on the # 1 hits "We Built This City" and "Sara" in 1985. Before joining the band, however, Thomas gained serious roots music credibility when he stepped up to sing the stunning lead vocal in 1976 on stone bluesman Elvin Bishop’s surprise # 3 hit, "Fooled Around And Fell In Love," and a highly-acclaimed blues record featuring Booker T and the MGs.

Thirty years and counting into his ongoing tenure with the Starship, the amateur cook now turns his sweet and sour voice to a discriminating selection of choice covers and creates a spectacular musical statement with The Bluesmasters, testifying with sweaty fervor to his rock audience while making true believers of blues fans. As if to acknowledge his years of preparation and knowledge of the material, Thomas recorded all his vocals in one take including a nostalgic rendition of "Fooled Around And Fell In Love."

Recently signed to Blue Mountain Artists, Mickey and The Bluesmasters will undertake a US and international tour in 2010. Established in 2004, Blue Mountain Artists is one of the premiere booking agents in blues and roots music. Other artists on their roster include Tab Benoit, Elvin Bishop, The Iguanas, Cyril Neville, Pinetop Perkins, Hubert Sumlin, Michael Burks, Otis Taylor and Eric Lindell.