Kenny Thomas (singer)

English soul singer

Kenny Thomas (born 12 September 1968, Islington, London) is an English soul singer

Thomas's breakthrough came in 1991 with his debut hit "Outstanding", a cover of the Gap Band song, which went to number 12 on the UK Singles Chart. He succeeded in having three singles in the UK chart that year including his biggest hit in July, "Thinking About Your Love", which peaked at number four and stayed on the chart for 13 weeks, and "Best of You", which peaked at number 11 and was in the chart for seven weeks. In February 1992 at the annual BRIT Awards, Thomas was nominated for an award in two categories, Best British Male Vocalist and Best British Newcomer. He released a new album, Breathe, in September 2011. Producers on the album include the UK based Mark Jaimes & Danny Saxon, 5AM, Sir Piers and the Drizabone Soul Family. Thomas's latest album and project was 2013's The Thomas Brown Affair. It is a collaboration with hit songwriter, producer and jazz pianist Wayne Brown who has worked with a diverse array of international artists. The album is a collection of classic songs "performed in their own personal and unique style". In 2016, Thomas became the lead singer of the band Living in a Box after they reformed, replacing Richard Darbyshire.

Year Single Peak chart positions AlbumUKSWENZ 1988 "I Wanna Make Love to You Baby" — — — — — — — — Non album single 1990 "Outstanding" 79 — — — — — — — Voices 1991 "Outstanding" (reissue) 12 — — — — — — 7 "Thinking About Your Love" 4 125 — — — 50 22 — "Best of You" 11 — 27 87 23 66 — 31 "Tender Love" 26 — — — — — — — 1993 "Stay" 22 — — — — — — — Wait for Me "Trippin' on Your Love" 17 — — — — 100 — — "Piece by Piece" 36 — — — — — — — 1994 "Destiny" 59 — — — — — — — 1995 "When I Think of You" 27 — — — — — — — HIM 2006 "Crazy World" — — — — — — — — Crazy World 2011 "The Show Is Over" — — — — — — — — Breathe "—" denotes releases that did not chart or were not released.