Barry Thrasher

Guitarist Barry Thrasher has called Atlanta "home" for 39 years. Playing guitar at age 11 and performing or recording professionally by 15, music has clearly been his passion since childhood. His influences vary from Eric Clapton and Jimi Hendrix to Albert Lee and Chet Atkins. He has played with several bands, most notably Wet Willie, Boss Tweed, and Tom Grose & the Varsity. With these groups he has opened for artists ranging from Julian Lennon to James Brown.

Barry has performed in cities from New York to Key West, and Barcelona to perform during the 1992 Olympics. Other accomplishments include performing an original composition with the Atlanta Ballet, and receiving the "Outstanding Georgia Citizen" award from Secretary of State Max Cleland.

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