Thomas grew up in Buckingham, Texas, tending stock and learning cowboy ways. It's hard to imagine now, but back then Buckingham was a town in its own right with pasture and a polo club. Since then Buckingham and its former population of 102 has been absorbed by the DFW metroplex and is now a part of Richardson, Texas.
Thomas has written the words and music of more than 500 songs, many of which have been recorded and released by Gary P Nunn. He has recorded twelve albums, the latest of which is "Texas Six Pack" (2021). Nowhere is TMR's popularity more evident that at the Thomas Michael Riley Music Festival. It is held every year in June in Luckenbach and 2024 is its 17th year! There are dozens of artists who turn out to perform and just to hang out with TMR and his famed sense of humor.
TMR can be summed up in two words: "Human Sunshine". His positivity is utterly infectious, and a great life lesson! What better way is there to experience and get to know Thomas than to come and Rock The Jungle with him and just a few like-minded people?
For more on TMR, see thomasmichaelriley.com and his YouTube channel