“I love it. It sets the mood of just driving down a long dark highway at night, in the rain. I was ready to comment on the vocals stepping out of context, and then the lyrics answered, GENIUS!” EnVayne, New York



“What a great performance!”
Xodius, New York


“Excellent experimental jazz song....very original." Mullos, Chicago


“As long as he keeps running away... Great Hook!”
CarbonStar, Missouri

Is an artist a success with only a few fans?


We all thrive on validation, that's particularly true for artists. If lots of people buy your work you feel your work is good. Unfortunately, in this consumer oriented society, validation has become a numbers game.

Movies were once judged by how many critics liked a film, now it's how much money they make at the box office. A musician who sells a million records is automatically considered better than one who sells a hundred. But better at what? Better at writing songs, or better at selling songs? (continued)










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Click on the photos to watch Rob's latest music videos.
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Wow! Zowee! Kablam! Rob's new novel is out!

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In Knacker Town a detective finds himself ensnared in political intrigue as he hunts down a primeval killer.

Riveting and unexpected, two words to describe this exciting new crime thriller by Rob Thompson.
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Knacker Town - Rob Thompson
“I feel like I just walked into the bar, ordered my drink, and noticed a spotlight on the piano way up front...I love the emotion. I am often drawn to performers like this, who make me want to understand the tale they spin.” Rutherford, New Jersey

Rob's songs and CDs are available for download or purchase at iTunes, CDbaby, and Amazon. Songs can also be streamed via Spotify, Zune, Rhapsody, Grooveshark and Napster.

"What a song. The vocals are so comforting. The piano sounds beautiful and the lyrics are very touching." Amy Sudrala, Arizona

"Excellent vocals. Great guitar work. Wow, I didn't expect the drums that come in later in the song - they remind me a bit of the drums in "Tonight, Tonight, Tonight" by Genesis (just the sound and the intensity). Before the drums came in I thought I had the rest of the song figured out. But no, you had to go and surprise me. Not to blow smoke up anyplace but this is brilliant." Mika Salakka, San Marcos, Texas

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Rob Thompson is a musician and videographer who currently lives in Killaloe, Ontario.