Scott “Weegie” Thompson grew up in the Upper Ohio Valley, where rock and metal music reigned supreme in the 80’s. He moved to Athens, OH in 1989 and earned his degree in Telecommunication Audio Production from Ohio University 1992. During his time at OU, Weegie was heavily involved in the Athens music scene and earned critical acclaim for Magnatude’s “Take it Like a Man” EP. 

After taking a few years off from performing, he began working at The Plains United Methodist Church as their Worship Café Musical Director.

Today, Scott “Weegie” Thompson is part of the two guitar duo in Five Foot Forward, and happy to be rocking Southeast Ohio again.

Weegie would like to thank the following for their support: My Family, Friends and Fans through the years, CA House Music St. Clairsville OH, Eric McKenna at Boogie Street Guitars Pittsburgh PA, Leo Scala at Gary Kramer Guitars, my Five Foot Forward bandmates, Armor Gold Cables, & Our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ