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Michael Thompson

real name Michael Wood Thompson

Michael Thompson is credited on 2,033 releases across 958 albums tracked on Gatefold, active 1964–2026 — the collector-built map of who actually made the music.

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2,033

Credits

958

Albums

7

Decades active

382

In collections

Biography

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American Guitarist, born February 11, 1954 in Brooklyn, New York.
Renowned for his session work in Los Angeles.
Regular collaborator of David Foster (first time in March 1989, started since November 1990) and Walter Afanasieff (since January 1991), he also formerly collaborated with Babyface (1995-2003)
For the classical horn player use Michael Thompson
For the keyboardist, arranger, trombonist use Michael Thompson
For the New York engineer use Michael Thompson
For the photographer use
For the jazz drummer use Michael T.A. Thompson
For the graphic designer use Michael Thompson

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Credited work

2,033 releases · 958 albums · active 1964–2026

  • Performance · 3,953
  • Other credits · 88
  • Production · 19
  • Engineering · 14

Studios: The Hit Factory · Ocean Way Recording · Record Plant, Los Angeles · Chartmaker Studios

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