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Whitmer Thomas discusses his musical journey and influences while being quizzed on classic hits and punk tracks.

Today on Track Star*, we are quizzing Alabama’s very own Whitmer Thomas on home-state classic hits and punk-driven 2000s tracks. Showcasing his own musical influence and childhood upbringing, Whitmer Thomas takes us on a tour through his journey as a singer and stand-up comedian and how they intertwined, with anecdotes that shaped his career along the way. From stories of van tours as a teenager, being raised by his musical mother, and his love-hate relationship with Alabama, Whitmer Thomas has us hooked on this episode of Track Star. This Episode's Track List:  Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd Reckless Abandon - Blink-182 First Day of My Life - Bright Eyes Trying To Reason With Hurricane Season - Jimmy Buffett  Why Can’t We Be Friends - War If It Makes You Happy - Sheryl Crow Every Morning - Sugar Ray Little Criminals - Randy Newman  

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