The Story Of the 70s Rock Classic: FOOLED AROUND AND FELL IN LOVE | Professor Of Rock

[@ProfessorofRock]

Poll: Who is your pick for the most underrated vocalist of the rock era. Someone who doesn't get the credit they deserve?

[@catherine6653]

Kate Pierson from the B52s Andy Bell- Erasure

[@charleyanne]

Terry Luttrell - REO Speedwagon is one that I don't think gets enough credit

[@Lam_3-22-23]

Alice Cooper - all you need to do is listen to I Never Cry to understand he has a nice voice. Glenn Phillips - Toad the Wet Sprocket

[@stinkypinkeee5085]

I know that Rockers of a certain age know about him, but where is the modern love for the great Bob Segar, and his Silver Bullet Band? His voice is like a companion, through good times and bad, am ild Friend who understands and was there with you through it all...maybe I'm beimg too anecdotal, but that's always been the appeal, for me, of Segar as an adult...

[@JimbobZ17]

Tommy Shaw in my opinion.

[@pattyellis6104]

Mickey Thomas...with the best vocals ever. Watched (Fooled Around)over and over again. ❤

[@lightdestiny7]

I love Mickey Thomas vocals! Beautiful voice. I loved this song growing up in the 70's. Lately it's been playing over and over in my head. Listening in 2024, I'm 60 years old. The 60's, 70's and 80's were the best in my opinion! ❤

[@timothypatrickmurphy7118]

I’m 70 years old…graduated from HS in 1970. “Fooled Around and Fell In Love” is one of my ALL Time Favorites! Mickey Thomas’s vocals are OFF the Chain! GREAT Interview! One of your very best! What a Nice Guy!!! Glad I got to see this!!!

[@MarleneVisser-w5y]

I am now 75 y old and dicovered the song again ...i play it everyday ....fantastic music ..memories oh my goodness ..that is ths best ❤❤❤❤❤❤🎉

[@KansasRocker]

Thank you so much for interviewing Mickey. He's one of my favorite vocalists. That was awesome!

[@v.german11b]

*I was in Bogota, Colombia, back in the late 70s, when I saw the Elvin Bishop Band in the TV playing in the Don Kirshner Concert, the song "I Fooled Around And Fell In Love." The music and lyrics were deeply impacting. Then I said: "That singer Mickey Thomas has the best voice I have ever heard!" I thought he would become an ultra superstar, famous singer worldwide, above many other singers not as good as he. I believe Mickey Thomas' talent was grossly, criminally overlooked by music critics. Mickey deserves way more recognition for his extraordinary unique singing voice. I appreciate this interview very much. Keep on rollin', Mickey Thomas* 🎤 🎶

[@MAGAEATSBOOGERS1]

Mickey is the GOAT. The man was going to Beatles concerts and now can still sing in the Same key he did 50 years ago. He is so cool.

[@tvawryk1786]

My mom was from the same hometown Cairo, GA and knew Mickey's family well. She always made a special effort to see him live when she could. She loved his voice. He was always a gentleman and made time to say hello after the show.

[@alonsonatividad9620]

It's good to see Mickey doing well. One of the best singers ever.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

He’s a nice man.

[@johntechwriter]

Mickey is aging gracefully, physically lively and energetic, with some great stories to tell. When you think about how many musical stars from the ‘70s left us long ago, this is refreshing. We get to hear him sing a few notes and his voice still has its range and purity, so it’s obvious this guy has taken good care of himself.

[@tracytobias9367]

And he's still got it! :-)

[@rickloera9468]

Remember this great classic from early 1976. I was in 8th grade. My mom was a Country Western music fan, so we mostly listened to Country Western music in the car with her. My dad's music aligned more with mine, which was top 40. Anyway, while driving to my hometown, my mom and I were going to surprise my sister by coming down to see her for the weekend. Going through Pacheco Pass in our 1972 Mercury Montego, I fell asleep. Waking up halfway through the mountain, I heard Fooled Around and Fell in Love playing on the radio. She had used one of the radio pre sets to find a radio station that would come in. Lucky break for me because the only station that would come in on our pre-set was 610 KFRC. For some reason, maybe because I wasn't being tortured by Country Western music, Fooled Around and Fell in Love just sounded so right. Today, when I hear that song, I fondly look back on the special weekend we had visiting my sister. Just yesterday, while running errands with my mom, it came on the radio. It took me right back to that weekend so long ago. It is a blessing that 47 years later, I can still hang out with my mom.

[@Code.Name.V]

One of my favorite of Mickey Thomas' vocals. He is blessed with a Lamborghini of a larynx.

[@ProfessorofRock]

No question. Love how you said that! I may have to use that if you're ok with it.

[@Code.Name.V]

@@ProfessorofRock I'd be honored.

[@tomforsythe7024]

He still put a massive amount of work into perfecting his technique. Many singers start out with a Lamborghini, then trash it.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Hell yeah! 😎

[@Code.Name.V]

@@tomforsythe7024 So very true.

[@marcogman8905]

My older brother played in a band around the 80s. They played Stones, 70s, and country music. Fooled Around and Fell In Love was one of the tunes they played. Everytime I hear this song, I remember my brother's band. Great vocals and solo. Classic and timeless. Great channel.

[@michaelvandiver2475]

Jane by Jefferson Starship is one of the best rock vocals in history. Very few, if any, can belt that one out like Mickey. Killer tune start to finish....lyrics, arrangement, all instruments! The legend Ansley Dunbar on drums...perfect drums for that song. Also, Mickey shines on Find Your Way Back...another classic rock radio tune from '81.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

He ain’t playing a game there! He had REAL PIPES. REAL TALENT.

[@stanphillips7277]

Jane is one of the most exciting songs in all of Rock and Roll in my humble opinion! From the opening distorted chords with that piano behind em I start anticipating Mickey's vocals to kick in and man , he takes that song into the stratosphere; hitting that "... GAAMMME YEAH YEAH YEAH UH UH UH , just before the guitar solo and then comes back in with the harmonies until "so plain ta SEEEEE " after what sounds like he's just improving his way soulfully leading up to that part. Such a pitifully underated vocalist. The man has some dangerous pipes! Find your way back is another stellar example. Jefferson Starship was one of the best variations of the band , if not the best (although I do like Airplane w/ Grace in the psychedelic early days straight through the bands evolution...but, Mickey is just extraordinary and, seems to be very cool as a guy right?)✌️❤️🎶🎸🙏

[@vanrose9857]

Professor was running down Mickey’s songs. I said, “What? No love for ‘Jane?’”

[@brothajohn]

I first heard that song and “Find Your Way Back” played live on the old TV show Fridays on ABC and both songs just slayed. That live performance was even better than the original recordings. Amazing stuff.

[@stanphillips7277]

@@vanrose9857 Same here man!? When I think Mickey, I think Jane from the opening chords du nu , duna duna, du nu, w/ the piano I get excited and crank it up before Mickey comes in with "Jane you see it's all over , for you and me girl...." The Professor covers all these obscure movie references and songs from the earliest days of an artist and doesn't say anything like "What was it like working with Jefferson Starship?....Jane was such a..." I'm not sure I wanna live in a world like this one anymore; where such travesties like these happen ! WHY!? WHY DIDN'T HE MENTION JANE? WHY DIDN'T HE REFERENCE FIND YOUR WAY BACK AT LEAST!!! I'm gonna' need therapy because, everything I thought I knew and could count on is all turned around after this!🤣✌️❤️🎶🎸🙏

[@fjcrod]

I've always loved that song. An absolute 70s gem. Our generation was spoiled, ours was the greatest music of all time. The music from the 60s, 70s and 80s, will live forever. You can't say that about the stuff the kids listen to, today.

[@marci.abraham]

God we sound old. But I agree with you! lol

[@TheDiveDawg]

Kids today will be saying that about today's music 30 years from now, these are your formative years and it's why you feel this music is so good, The same will apply to kids of today, btw there is some great music being produced today, you just have to stop listening to ACDC for the 10,000th time.

[@dallassukerkin6878]

@@TheDiveDawg We took a trip in the TARDIS and can affirmatively respond that you are incorrect :) Not totally mind you, there *is* good music being made today but very little of it is in the public eye. Even legends like Nightwish are not well known outside of rock circles.

[@edryba4867]

It WAS the Elvin Bishop Group’s record. But you’re absolutely right about Mickey Thomas unfairly not being credited for that KILLER vocal. In the Dark Ages when I was the hot rock jock, whenever I played “Fooled Around…”, I’d always mention his name with the song title and the name of the band.

[@ProfessorofRock]

It should've been Elvin Bishop featuring Mickey Thomas.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Thank you for bringing Mickey justice, Ed.

[@KeithFeickert]

I wouldn't mention "KILLER" along with Elvin Bishop's name, as Elvin's daughter Selina was brutally murdered by the Helzer Brothers in 2000. 😞

[@hotrodbod1]

@@KeithFeickert Wow! Now That's some Rock Trivia there!

[@ladybuggs11]

Her boyfriend also killed her mother and boyfriend, and an old couple. He was trying to extort $100,000 from the old couple, as he had been a stockbroker. I believe he thought he was a prophet, so he started a cult. Sad.

[@beverlywilliams7278]

Nothing....no other era, beats the rock music of the '70's!!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Such a great era.

[@rayray-yw5tx]

I couldn’t agree more!

[@blueforest2927]

100%

[@janiephillips4842]

I agree 💯 percent.❣️🌹♥️

[@dukecraig2402]

Yep, it's like I've always said, "The 1970's had more quality music per square inch than any other decade in the history of mankind". It was the best decade for Rock, Funk, Pop, Soul, R&B and any other kind of music (with the exception of classical) that you'll find, they all had their best hits in the 70's.

[@duromusabc]

Mickey Thomas was underrated in that 1976 song Fool Around And Fell In Love - what a voice ! He didn’t get the spot light for his amazing vocals at the time

[@ProfessorofRock]

He blew radio away!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Blew me away.

[@nickbaggins7942]

The live version on Raisin' Hell is terrific

[@TheDivayenta]

And then there’s that iconic performance on Midnight Special!

[@2edged955]

Yes! Totally agree!

[@rigormortis414]

Mickey Thomas: most underrated pop-rock vocalist of all time. He's one of the best ever.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I agree.

[@kanadianbacon7733]

*"100%"*

[@MissHappiness36]

I love this song! As a kid I thought Elvin Bishop was singing it. Then, when I heard this voice on Jefferson Starship, I was like wait a minute! 🤔

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I know, right?

[@musiqangel07]

I fell in love with this song at age 7 or 8 when my mom bought one of those compilation albums with several hot songs from the previous year. So it was around 1977 and I skipped every other song on the album just to hear that one over and over again and I never forgot the song. Fast forward about 50 years until 2 weeks ago and I hear this song in the grocery store and was blown out of my mind. I remember all the words and was dancing and singing like I'm 7 years old again. I wondered whatever happened to that Bishop guy. I couldn't remember his full name. So when I got back in my car, I asked Google to play the song by this guy named Bishop and Google figured out what I was talking about and found Elvin Bishop. However it kept trying to play a live version of the song but I wanted to hear the studio version and went into KZbin to find it and saw that live version and said to myself, hey I've seen this guy before but could not remember where. Then I watched the entire video clip and the name listed under the person singing was Mickey Thomas. My eyes then got as large as saucers because I realized that is the same Mickey Thomas that I loved throughout all my teen years in Jefferson Starship????😮 Wow, I never knew that Elvin Bishop wasn't singing lead and it was a band not a solo act. I swear even at 55 years of age, you are never completely done learning new tidbits about things you thought you knew.

[@act.13.41]

I saw Elvin Bishop in a small college bar in Hammond Louisiana a long time ago. Elvin had a wireless rig on his guitar and he wandered all over the bar throughout the show. He sat at people's tables and chatted when them as he played. He was having full conversations and never missed a single lick. It was one of the most impressive things I have ever seen.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Wow, what an intelligent guy!

[@act.13.41]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 I agree. It wasn't like singing along and knowing the guitar parts and lyrics. When he had to sing, he was on the stage as normal, when he was soloing on the guitar, he was on the floor walking around talking. It floored me then and I still don't know how he could do it.

[@dgarve]

Fooled Around and Fell in Love, Jane and Sara are three songs I never change when they come on the radio. Three superlative and very different tunes, and Mickey's vocals are superb on all three.

[@ProfessorofRock]

So good!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Miracles is amazing as well.

[@dgarve]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 One of the greatest songs of the '70s in my book.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

@@dgarve A classic.

[@CallmeMrKelly]

Jane is a vastly underrated rocker.

[@walleyeman50]

Without a doubt one of the top 5 voices in music history. Just seems like an incredibly down to earth guy, what a talent!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

💯

[@robster7316]

This interview was a real treat! Mickey's has serious pipes and his vocal on Fooled Around is superb. Honorable mention goes Elvin's solo on this tune (cut short from the extended version to accommodate radio play) with it's wonderful tone that reaches out and grabs you. Hats off to Gideon for making this whole thing possible. Thanks Adam!

[@ProfessorofRock]

I agree. That guitar solo is flat out scary! Thanks Robster!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Elvin is such a skilled guitarist.

[@frostypop934]

You gotta realize that Elvins coming from the unequalled Paul Butterfield Blues Band. If Mickey had hung around a bit longer he could have been a new Sammy Hagar coming from Montrose. He split while that song still played in daily rotation. He got plenty of spark with Starship though. Elvin Bishop has always promoted his people. Sounds like a lot of people now remember the song but not the entire body of work. Bummer.

[@censorshipsucks9493]

Check this. 40 years later he sounds the same. Exactly the same! And, it looks like he' doing it effortlessly. kzbin.info/www/bejne/o6mvpoeHjqaFra8

[@twinvasion7798]

Fooled Around & Fell In Love… totally nostalgic of Myrtle Beach, bicentennial summer, July 1976! Mickey’s vocals slayed too! 🇺🇸 🏖️

[@brendaminor6804]

Love Micky! Fooled Around & Fell in Love is my favorite song of all time. Top of my Life's Playlist. Love it. ❤❤❤

[@randyacosta1194]

This was my brother’s (Mark) favorite song when it came out. He passed 3 years ago, and I think about him every day.❤️

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

So sweet.

[@nunyabiz-]

RIP Mark💔 Condolences 🕊️

[@rgs4x]

1976 DeAnza college Cupertino Ca. Elvin Bishop was playing with Mickey Thomas. It was sold out and we couldn't even afford tickets. We just went to see if we could get close and hear the concert. As we approached a drunk guy came out an exit door and we slid right in . Saw about 75% of the concert. Great memories.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Illegal enjoyment there!

[@nobodyinterviews]

All these years down the line, I still enjoy this song, and especially enjoy the four-beat drum thing during the pause in the lyrics: "I fooled around and fell...bump bump bump bump...in love."

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

That part is so clever! You are right.

[@stephenhanft1226]

Thank you for giving well-deserved credit to Mickey Thomas. He tends to be vastly overlooked and underrated but I definitely consider him to be one of the best male vocalists of the rock era. "Fooled Around And Fell In Love" is an outstanding song and one of those songs that goes into the should've been #1 category.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

He’s a really fun guy too.

[@dwells37]

I've always loved Mickey, such a great vocalist! He, Brad Delp, and Steve Perry were the Three Tenors of the rock world! And he was so amazing in Fooled Around. That song is a life long favorite of mine.

[@ronconrad2867]

Totally agree! I might add Lou Graham in the mix

[@dwells37]

@@ronconrad2867 oh yes, Lou was amazing in his prime! Have you listened to his solo albums? So great.

[@jojodyan]

Robin Zander has some great vocals! But I agree with those 3…

[@dyer2cycle]

I always felt Mickey was one of a very few singers who could have handled Steve Perry material and done it justice, other than Steve Perry himself...not saying he was better than Steve, or even as good...but he was/is right up there...and his voice has held up very well over time, also...Arnel can do it, but will he be able to do it at Steve and Mickey's age?....

[@Stevie7316]

I agree with these three, I would add Rick Emmett from Triumph too.

[@MyName-pl7zn]

Talk about making the most of any opportunity that arises, Mickey paid his dues before he becomes a star in his own right. I didn't know that was him singing on this classic until today, he really knocked it out of the park on those vocals you can hear the southern gospel in it. Great whole story about how he started his whole career, fantastic interview professor

[@ProfessorofRock]

That's how it was back then. Pay your dues. It's brought character!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I’m surprised you didn’t know it was him! It really does remind you of gospel/church music.

[@MyName-pl7zn]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 I know right, I always assumed it was Bishop, oops

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

@@MyName-pl7zn Similar story: I didn’t know for years that Martha Wash sang on C+C’s Gonna Make You Sweat because she was denied credit for her vocals. It’s so unjust.

[@MyName-pl7zn]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 I have never understood the recording industry so many stories of people being done wrong instead of praised for their work

[@jefferycarrier3758]

Dude…one of the best interviews yet, with one of the coolest singers in rock. Thanks Mickey, and thanks Professor!!

[@nohandle1028]

I think the best decade to be alive musically speaking was during the 70s, but it couldn't have happened without the music of the 50s and 60s! Professor, I ❤ your show!!! Every episode for me is like a trip back in time! Amazing!!

[@matthewwilson9656]

Great song. I never get tired of it. Every time I hear it, it lifts me up. Thank you, Mickey Thomas, for sharing your incredible gift with us

[@GustavodaSilvaFerrari]

I'm 40 y.o. and was presented to this masterpiece by the Guardians of the Galaxy. All the songs from the soundtrack are amazing, but this one caught my attention on a car ride to my hometown which is 140 miles from where I live now. I was blown away by the vocal performance. Bluesy, churchy, awesom-y... Played it several times down the road... And singing along. Or trying to. Thank you Mr. Thomas!

[@markglabinski526]

Love this song. Mickey killed it so many times. I feel he is underrated as a singer.

[@ProfessorofRock]

No question. Thanks Mark.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

I love Grace Slick but Mickey should get more love.

[@markglabinski526]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980 I totally agree. Grace got them in the door, Mickey took them further. Good point!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

@@markglabinski526 Nailed it!

[@TheCharlesAtoz]

Mickey Thomas' voice soars!! Jefferson Airplane was part of my youth for sure from the 70's till now! Mickey's candidness and friendliness made for fantastic moments Adam!! One of your best interviews!! Thanks.

[@flavellinator]

Man, he still has the pipes! Awesome song, and it's an earworm tune for me. If Silly Love Songs beat it out then I understand... You're right Professor, Mickey deserves more discussion when talking about singers who can bring the goods to a song!

[@ProfessorofRock]

He's one of the most underrated singers of the rock era. Period.

[@Code.Name.V]

@@ProfessorofRockMost definitely!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

We’ve had ENOUGH of silly love songs.

[@Thataintnothing]

@@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980Yea no Comparison ! Foled around blows Silly Love Songs out!!!!!!!

[@kevinwhelan8126]

A truly great vocalist and a real nice, humble guy!

[@xxBlazinBobxx]

What a soulful voice Mickey Thomas has! Awesome interview, Adam! This song along with the interesting guitar riffs, "Jane," and "Find Your Way Back" are some personal favorites and get cranked to "10" on the stereo whenever I hear them!

[@mikeanderson4795]

That era will never be duplicated. The artist, equipment, producers, etc made it a unique sound

[@thomastarwater2989]

Mickey Thomas recorded a solo album in 1977 on the MCA label, and Elvin Bishop guested as guitar picker on a few tracks. I remember hearing this song for the first time and thought “Elvin Bishop sure has some pipes”. It got some serious airplay at our campus radio station in the summer of 1976. Come to find out it was Mickey Thomas singing. He still has some pipes. Fine interview.

[@miss-asketches5284]

Super interview! 👍 I saw him do a free Starship concert several years ago and he still nailed the vocals with gusto! ❤👏

[@brianbailey6230]

Great song, and Mickey Thomas just seems really cool. I could sit and listen to him talk about music all day. I was like you Adam, I also discovered him growing up in the 80’s when Starship was popular. And discovered after that he was the person who sang “Fooled Around And Fell In Love”. Another great interview Adam, keep up the great work.

[@steveturner3999]

This song brings back sooooo many memories. I graduated High School in 1976 so this song was a big part of radio airplay everyday. Love the vocals. I danced with many a good looking young lady to this song before I met my wife in 1978. I wasn’t a Casanova by any means but every guy felt they were a stud when this song played. Great interview Adam!

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks Steve! Rock on.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

1976 was my “Vintage Year of the Year” last year!

[@jdaniels1313]

And here I always thought Elvin Bishop sang that song! Props to Mickey Thomas and his amazing voice, and mad props to the Professor for another great interview! Love how you let them talk and make it about THEM and help the story come out!

[@violetflame23]

Great interview - Mickey seems like a down-to-earth guy. Most underrated vocalist - Paul Carrack of Ace and Mike and the Mechanics.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Paul Carrack is wonderful.

[@Carnivalihq]

Anyone who has heard Paul Carrack sing - knows he’s phenomenal. Tempted by Squeeze , he sings lead vocal on and it’s a killer voice. ⭐️😊

[@vlada]

Mickey, Carrack & Paul Rodgers are voices that everyone knows from that era but often can't place their names because they had hits with different bands under different conditions. This channel is literally made to celebrate the career of guys like Mickey with many "Did you know?" moments. .

[@valazuniga]

EVER SINCE THE 70s I Loved this song , Mickeys voice, Elvins guitar, and now, in 2024, I love this interview.

[@stevestarr6395]

I still can’t believe it took that long for this beautiful song with awesome vocals and guitar to make it to the top. I always loved it and still play it regularly bringing back great memories of a great time in my life!!

[@rogerdeahl9629]

Mickey Thomas had a killer voice! Many people at that time didn't make the connection between Mickey singing for Elvin Bishop then Jefferson Starship. Speaking of Jefferson Starship........... how many other groups could boast 3 lead singers at the same time...... Grace Slick, Marty Balin, and Mickey Thomas. Amazing. Thanks for this Professor. Maybe you can do an episode on Marty Balin sometime. 👍

[@ProfessorofRock]

I agree. Will do! Thanks Roger!

[@lauriesolonka2477]

Marty's vocals on " Hearts" is Beautifully Amazing, 1 of my all time favorite songs ❤️

[@Lam_3-22-23]

I can only think of 2 right off: Fleetwood Mac - Buckingham, Nicks, McVie and the Beatles - John, Paul and George but there sure aren't many

[@toddmccreary4579]

​@@Lam_3-22-23 Three Dog Night Cory Wells Danny Hutton and Chuck Negron

[@DDKaraokeOutlaw]

@@lauriesolonka2477 I love Marty's vocals on "Miracles."

[@ramerling]

Fascinating interview. Such an amazing vocalist, and very humble. The entire track was phenomenal, BTW. Elvin's awesome solo, Reni's backing vocals, groove, all perfect.

[@danwilliams7571]

Mickey Thomas is phenomenal. Totally underrated. The songs he sang with Starship were so amazing. Sara, We Built This City and Nothing's Gonna Stop Us.

[@bajaborracho9139]

I was in junior high when this song hit the airwaves. Everybody was singing it. Teachers, students, hall guards, custodians. Mickey Thomas never got the run he deserved for this song.

[@beatles7238]

Absolutely loooove this song, still in my playlist today!

[@Cat_Rescuer]

Mickey Thomas 😍 I used to swim during the summer and remember having a crush on a boy who was older than me. Fooled Around and Fell in Love came over the P.A. I made eye contact with my crush & thought I would die! Oh, to be young again LOL Mickey played at the Decatur Celebration in Decatur, Illinois but refused to sing the song. 😕 Oh well, maybe he didn't sing the song because there was a drunk dude in the crowd that kept shouting "PLAY FOOLED AROUND & FELL IN LOVE!". Thanks @ProfessorofRock 🤘 🩷 ✌️

[@musclecarmitch908]

Awesome episode Professor! Mickey Thomas has always been one of my favorites! Awesome interview! Great to hear his history! Thanks for keeping the music alive!

[@suszy5712]

OMG...'Head Shops'! I haven't heard that expression in years. It was super cool to go to one, that's for sure. Yep, we're gonna run to the new head shop, wanna come?! Lots of pipes, posters and papers! Can't forget Mickey's voice, so strong and yet almost mellow. The song wouldn't have gone anywhere without him. Love it. So many good memories too.

[@babygerald4645]

The chemistry between Adam and Mickey is just tremendous. Like two old friends who have such deep passion, knowledge, respect and appreciation of the music and its history. I could listen to them chat all day long. As for underrated vocalist, maybe Billy Idol could get a nod. Simon LeBon is another and his voice is as strong as ever, too.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Simon was also hot as hell! I can safely say we all had a crush on him.

[@green_acres_7240]

It’s so great when you find out the guy behind one of your favorite songs is also just a great guy and someone you have a great deal in common with as a fellow Southern boy! Thanks for this, Professor!

[@toddlentner1708]

What a great interview. Super cool cat with great vocals. He’s another one who has sooo many great stories. Thanks, Professor. Nice job!

[@theresahernandez9310]

I saw Mickey Thomas with Jefferson Starship ... He opened the show with singing "Jane"... His voice is Phenomenal!!!.. And..." Fooled around and Fell in Love" is just a fantastic song and his He's Awesome .... This interview was fantastic thank you so much ....enjoyed it .... enjoyed it

[@ueno1]

What's funny about listening to Mickey talk about the Beatles at Atlanta Stadium is that Mickey sang in the stadium years later with Elvin's band as an opening act for ZZ Top's Worldwide Texas Tour!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

That sounds insane.

[@JT-py9lv]

Mickey is is one of the BEST. Have seen him multiple times. Fooled Around and Fell In Love - One of the best songs ever, and no one does it better than Mickey.

[@MarkLipka]

😊 *GREAT song!* 😊 *FASCINATING story!*

[@ProfessorofRock]

THanks Mark! Have a great weekend.

[@AddieLuciano]

I just love Mickey Thomas!! He is such an amazing singer and prob the coolest person ever!! Love all his music! So cool to be part of the greatest decade of music ever!!!!!!!

[@ritchhine6255]

Great interview with such a great voice. Song was big in my HS graduation year. Very cool, albeit ironic that it took so long to hit #1. Saw him in concert with Starship a number of years ago along with :38 Special & the Guess Who. Thanks for another great show. 👍🙏

[@gravics]

Great interview! "Fool Around And Fell In Love" hit me like a brick. The song made you want to sing along. Mickey Thomas has an incredible voice. Humble beginnings to successful music legacy. Thanks for the music and the inspiration, Mickey.

[@ronniek6323]

I was at Winterland in SanFran the night Elvin unveiled Fooled Around. The people liked it so much Mickey sang it 2 more times for a double encore. Great song but Mickey was the key ingredient.

[@toughenupfluffy7294]

As soon as I hear the organ intro, I am instantly transported back to 1976, when I was listening to this on AM radio, with the ambience making it sound like it came straight from heaven.

[@vincemarshall9520]

WHBQ out of Memphis played this. Rick Dees was DJ before going to Los Angeles…

[@pdmullgirl]

Great interview! Fun one too. I love hearing the stories about how great songs came to be. It don’t get better than that. And what a classic. Such a good song. I don’t think anyone else could have sang that song better than Mickey. It just wouldn’t have gotten the justice it deserved. It was just meant to be sung by him imo. No doubt about it. Enjoyed this one Professor, thanks! ❤️💜💚

[@kanadianbacon7733]

*"Holy W0W!!!....This was what I was waiting for, ,->'Mickey Thomas'

[@magneto7930]

I remember the number 3 chart position because I used to write down the top 40s when listening to Casey Kasem. Silly Love Songs went on to be such a huge number one hit because it coincided with Paul McCartney's returned to the US on tour for the first time in 10 years. I wasn't extremely familiar with Elvin Bishop back then, although I knew the name. I just assumed that he was singing. It wasn't until years later that I found out it was Mickey Thomas, what a fantastic voice!

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

And of course Diana Ross was sandwiched between them.

[@mdduckman]

I always think of Boogie Nights when I hear this song…and that also has a phenomenal soundtrack (movie was brilliant too…) Great interview!!

[@alonzovillarreal4666]

This voice and this song reminds me so much of when I was a kid.

[@GenXLostInTx]

One of my all time favorite songs, and Mickey is so great. Love his early work with Jefferson starship too.

[@trynsurviven2440]

I turn it up every time it comes on the radio. It’s a great song.

[@sharonwarren4479]

Mickey Thomas, under rated by some, but adored by many. Fabulous voice. No one else could sing “Fooled Around and Fell in Love” like MT.❤❤😊

[@steveeckert8396]

I saw Elvin Bishop in the late 80's in a small bar in Sunnyvale CA. When he started playing it my first thought was "I didn't know that was his song" After being fixated on the band for half the song I looked around the bar. Time pretty much stood still because no one was moving. Not even the bar staff. Everyone was fixed on Elvin and whoever the singer was at the time. Reminded me of the scene in Purple Rain, when Prince plays the title cut. The band picked up on it too. Afterward Elvin even said "yea we get to hear him sing that every night."

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

That Purple Rain scene was mindblowing.

[@jamesedwards2237]

I got to see Elvin Bishop at the Golden Bear in Huntington Beach in the mid 80s. What a great show. But my favorite song by Mickey is Jane.

[@RU-HDD-4-HVN]

Mickey Thomas vocals command respect. Talk about putting the loving fear into every cover vocalist life. It's the song that gave the world a great vocal gift of Micky Thomas.... The bar has been set just right in every way it should. Thank you Jesus. Truly Amen

[@Alonenotlonely000]

Mickey and the band really knocked it out of the park with that one. What an unforgettable classic.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

A-gamers!

[@pamalaalford1081]

For years I fid not know it was Mickey who sang Fooled Around - but always loved the song. Found out about him by watching a video on You Tube - great performance. Since then, have watched him whenever I can ... I still watch the Fooled Around video often. As has been said, he is still underrated! Thank you for the great interview. God bless you.

[@mermurwag7157]

This brilliant song deserved the #1 spot back in '76!

[@a.larson2777]

It certainly did!

[@Spinspiel]

Always one of my unchanging Top 3 favorite songs: Crystal Blue Persuasion (1969); Fooled Around & Fell in Love (1976) & Playin' In The Band (1976). Thanks Professor.

[@stacym735]

In the early 80s, I saw Jefferson Starship in concert (I think the tour was for the Modern Times album). One of the highlights of the night was a performance of "Fooled Around and Fell in Love," with Grace giving a quick intro that told the background of the song. And of course, Mickey absolutely killed it! I've never stopped feeling lucky to be there for that whole concert, and that stellar performance :)

[@1960gal]

I first heard it as a 15yr old in London 🇬🇧 I've absolutely loved that song ever since. But I'm really pleased that l wasn't the only one that thought it was Elvin Bishop singing!! What a voice!!

[@jimflores9098]

What a great and humble guy...wow.

[@ProfessorofRock]

He's awesome.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

He’s very sweet.

[@thomasharp5959]

Today I learned... Mickey Thomas sang "Fooled Around and Fell in Love" and he's a South Ga boy like me. Cairo, Valdosta, and you know he's from there because he said "Kay-row" like we all do. Thank you for this!

[@normandknowlesdmd]

I lived in Tallahassee and went to Cairo and Valdosta from time to time, so to hear these references…just mind blowing. I had no idea but I’m happy for Mickey. Elvin Bishop’s/Mickey Thomas’ Fooled Around was in full radio play back then. Searing lead but yeah Mickey made the tune. The gratitude to Gideon is awesome too. Thanks!

[@troyhodges9810]

This was a terrific episode. Thanks dude

[@ProfessorofRock]

Thanks Troy!

[@jimmycarothers9214]

WOW, Professor. You really nailed it with this one. Mickey is relaxed and articulate, your research was in depth, the clips you interspersed when mentioning other bands were high-quality: I give you ten out of ten! Coincidentally, I stumbled across the Midnight Special version of this song about a month ago & have been loving it even more than when first released.

[@luiebradley8311]

Mickey's voice....always tops in my book🤩

[@ProfessorofRock]

For sure.

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

Never disappoints.

[@CloverAve]

I love how great songs of our youth can immediately take us back in time when we were young and our life story was just starting. THIS was that song and year for me. Of course, it involved a girl who was the love of my life. I’m 67 now but I’m 19 all over again when this great song is played and I close my eyes.

[@CadillacRiver]

I think Burton Cummings of the Guess Who is underrated. At least under appreciated. Also, Mickey Thomas, of course. His voice is still golden. Amazing that he still sings with such clarity and range.

[@kevinvitale8980]

Great to finally hear the story of how they came together… even back then, I thought it was a weird pairing… that worked.

[@MaverickGrabber71]

Funny, I had no idea Mickey was the vocalist on this song, but I have always loved it. One of my favorites he sings is his cover of "Dream a Little Dream" from that soundtrack, particularly the duet version with Mel Torme. That probably reveals my age a bit. 😂

[@xxlilly_playsxxkiz9980]

You’re an old soul.

[@carolinadude3042]

Heck yeah I was a 70's kid and that song brings back some great memories and it never gets old. Great interview Prof

[@beeonthyme5760]

Paul Cotton of Poco, Roger Hodgson of Supertramp, Todd Rundgren, Paul Rogers of Bad Company, Steve Walsh of Kansas, Morten Harket of Aha, Phil Collins of Genesis, Jon Anderson of Yes, Burton Cummings of Guess Who, Micky Dolenz of The Monkees, Karen Carpenter, 3 Dog Night ( all three, Danny Hutton, Chuck Negron, Corey Wells), John Farnham, Michael Been of The Call, There's just so many great voices!!!!!!! Oh yeah,

[@hgianos65]

Brian Delp , BOSTON

[@y2jfan462]

I was just thinking about this amazing song because I heard it earlier, and now I saw that you just did an interview with Mickey Thomas, the guy who performed vocals on it. Awesome!