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Dougie Thomson (pronounced "doogie") was born Douglas Thomson on March 24, 1951 in Glasgow, Strathclyde, Scotland. Dougie was a member of the so-called Supertramp 'classic lineup' playing bass guitar from 1973 until Supertramp's initial break-up in 1988. March 24 is the 83rd day of the year in the Gregorian Calendar (84th in Leap years). ... 1951 (MCMLI) was a common year starting on Monday; see its calendar. ... For other uses, see Glasgow (disambiguation). ... Strathclyde (Srath Chluaidh in Gaelic) was one of the regional council areas of Scotland from 1975 to 1996. ... Royal motto: Nemo me impune lacessit (English: No one provokes me with impunity) Scotlands location within the United Kingdom Languages English, Gaelic, Scots Capital Edinburgh Largest city Glasgow First Minister Jack McConnell Area - Total - % water Ranked 2nd UK 78,782 km² 1. ... Supertramp is an English progressive rock and pop band that had a series of top-selling albums in the 1970s. ... Bass guitars typically have four strings instead of six as found on regular guitars. ... 1973 (MCMLXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1973 calendar). ... Supertramp is an English progressive rock and pop band that had a series of top-selling albums in the 1970s. ... 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ...


Dougie's musical career began in August 1969 when he joined a local Glaswegian band "The Beings". Then in September of 1971 Dougie, joins The Alan Bown Set replacing Andy Brown and, as fate has it, first worked with future Supertramp bandmate John Helliwell briefly. In February of 1972, Dougie tries out for Supertramp and ends up playing with the band at several gigs as a temporary stand-in. In 1973, Dougie joins Supertramp as bass player and also helps take over the business management along with Dave Margereson. He persuades John Helliwell into joining the band. August is the eighth month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar and one of seven Gregorian months with the length of 31 days. ... 1969 (MCMLXIX) was a common year starting on Wednesday For other uses, see Number 1969. ... Look up September in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ... 1971 (MCMLXXI) was a common year starting on Friday (the link is to a full 1971 calendar). ... Andy Brown (Born 1962, Mberengwa) is a musician from Zimbabwe. ... Supertramp is an English progressive rock and pop band that had a series of top-selling albums in the 1970s. ... John Anthony Helliwell is the saxophonist and occasional keyboardist for the rock band Supertramp John Helliwell was born in Todmorden, Yorkshire, England on February 15, 1945. ... Look up February in Wiktionary, the free dictionary February is the second month of the year in the Gregorian Calendar. ... 1972 (MCMLXXII) was a leap year starting on Saturday (the link is to a full 1972 calendar). ... 1973 (MCMLXXIII) was a common year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1973 calendar). ... John Anthony Helliwell is the saxophonist and occasional keyboardist for the rock band Supertramp John Helliwell was born in Todmorden, Yorkshire, England on February 15, 1945. ...


Dougie would play with Supertramp on its Crime of the Century, Crisis? What Crisis?, Even in the Quietest Moments, Breakfast in America, Paris, ...Famous Last Words..., Brother Where You Bound and Free as a Bird albums. Crime of the Century is the third album by progressive rock band Supertramp, released in 1974 (see 1974 in music). ... Crisis? What Crisis? is the fourth album by progressive rock band Supertramp, released in 1975 (see 1975 in music). ... Even in the Quietest Moments is the fifth album by progressive rock band Supertramp, released in 1977 (see 1977 in music). ... Breakfast in America is the sixth album by progressive rock band Supertramp, released in 1979 (see 1979 in music). ... Paris is the seventh album by progressive rock band Supertramp, released in 1980 (see 1980 in music). ... ...Famous Last Words. ... Brother Where You Bound is the ninth album by progressive rock band Supertramp, released in 1985 (see 1985 in music). ... A Song Infobox has been requested for this article. ...


After Supertramp initially disbanded in 1988, Dougie became a publisher in the music business creating Trinity publishing and works with a management company in Chicago, Illinois. 1988 (MCMLXXXVIII) was a leap year starting on Friday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Nickname: The Windy City Motto: Urbs In Horto (Latin: City in a Garden), I Will Official website: http://egov. ...


Is also an avid sailor owning a number of yachts. A yacht A yacht was originally defined as a light, fast sailing vessel used to convey important persons. ...

Supertramp
Rick Davies | Roger Hodgson | Bob Siebenberg | John Helliwell | Dougie Thomson

Richard Palmer Supertramp is an English progressive rock and pop band that had a series of top-selling albums in the 1970s. ... Rick Davies (born July 22, 1944) is a British musician from Swindon who is the founder and a member of the group Supertramp. ... Roger Hodgson (born 21st March 1950) was one of the two lead vocalists of the rock group Supertramp until 1983. ... The introduction to this article provides insufficient context for those unfamiliar with the subject matter. ... John Anthony Helliwell is the saxophonist and occasional keyboardist for the rock band Supertramp John Helliwell was born in Todmorden, Yorkshire, England on February 15, 1945. ... Richard Palmer-James was lyricist for the progressive rock group King Crimson in the early 1970s. ...

Original studio albums
Supertramp | Indelibly Stamped | Crime of the Century | Crisis? What Crisis? | Even in the Quietest Moments | Breakfast in America | ...Famous Last Words... | Brother Where You Bound | Free As a Bird | Some Things Never Change | Slow Motion
Other records
Live albums
Paris | Live '88 | It Was The Best Of Times | Is Everybody Listening?
Compilations
The Autobiography of Supertramp | Retrospectacle - The Supertramp Anthology
Side projects and guest appearances

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Instructor: The wrestling coach at the Tokei is former British champ and team captain, Dougie Thomson.
The class is taken by the jovial giant scot, Dougie Thomson.
Dougie's teaching is interlaced with jokes (UFC fighters and the English were targets of the day), which puts the class at ease and establishes a friendly atmosphere.
The Orcadian Features - Farewell to the old Phoenix (1017 words)
The Shearer family was the driving force behind the cinema’s success and the charismatic Dougie Shearer added the craftsmanship that kept audiences at the edge of their seats.
Kenny Thomson, ex-employee at the Phoenix and a cinema enthusiast, has fond memories of the time he spent there, both as a youngster and as a member of staff.
Kenny reminisced about Dougie’s legacy and said that his dedication to cinematography was so profound that he often tried to teach people the tricks of the trade.
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