Professional Drummer / Song Writer/ ​Music Director / Pianist The half-brother of Wendell Thomas growing up in Minneapolis, Dale's first band was a trio with Prince and André Cymone. He recorded with Prince on the "94 East" Street project right before Prince signed his solo contract. Subsequently he was on the Sign "O" The Times World tour the drummer for Madhouse (the opening act for the tour). Dale has performed and recorded with many musical legends like George Benson - Everett Harp - Larry Graham - Harry 'Sweets' Edison - Frank Morgan - Billy Eckstine - John Heard Herb Ellis - Phil Upchurch - Eric Burdon (War)- Buddy Miles (Jimmy Hendrix) - Edgar Winter Jimmy Smith - Diane Reeves - Barbara Morrison - Glen Frey - Jimmy Buffet - Billy Taylor - The Temptations - Sheila E. - Prince - Andre Cymone - Slash (Guns & Roses) - Jimmy Jam - Terri Lewis - Glen Frey (Eagles) - Robbie Kreiger (The Doors) - Marilyn Manson - John Denver - Motown recording legend Wa Wah Watson.