Marvin Wynn “Billy” Thomas was born October 24, 1953 in Fort Meyers, FL. The singer-songwriter sang background vocals and played drums/percussion for the now disbanded group McBride & the Ride. Besides McBride & the Ride, Thomas has written songs for Vince Gill, Dottie West, Little River Band, Ricochet, the Oak Ridge Boys, Andy Griggs and others.