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The Texas Twister was a great lady. I am honored to have had the opportunity to know her. Her name was Jeri Thompson from Galvaston, Texas. I met her at John Lee Hooker’s Boom Boom Room in San Francisco in 1998. She impressed me right away with her powerful voice. There was some magic there. She had a wonderful gospel influenced sound.

Her father taught her how to sing at age 3. She moved to San Francisco with her husband later in life and raised 5 children while putting her music career on hold. She resumed her musical dreams at age 50 and I met her at age 60. Take a listen to her version of “Give Me One Reason”. It really showcases her talent.

Mike Shapiro

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