Story was originally published September 3.
“Music is the only thing thats kept me sane.
Its been the only real thing I can say Im good at.
Calvin Thomas
“We have a big family.
It was fun times,” he recalled.
As a homeschooled kid, Thomas recalls his parents nurturing his artistic predilections.
Calvin Thomas
Getting his first electric guitar at 13 would change the course of his life.
Largely self-taught, Thomas always has been musically inclined.
His journey to self-discovery as a musician and his potential for success faltered for years.
His cousin introduced him to Periscope and livestream performing.
This would change the trajectory of his life and become the catalyst to thefulfillment of his dreams.
Thomas, not one to be left behind, followed along and began streaming on Twitch in November 2018.
“I didnt know if I could even get that far.
I think the stream was more ahead of me than I was of the stream.
I had to catch up,” he said.
“People on my stream say its well-deserved, and I think so too without trying to sound cocky.
Weve come a long way with so many changes visually and sonically.”
Music is the only thing thats kept me sane.
Its been the only real thing I can say Im good at.
Change is the word that defines Thomass path.
Discontent with allowing his dream to fade, the risk he took created the opportunity he enjoys now.
I didnt think Id be able to make a living,” he said.
“It took years for me to bring it to fruition.
I found the confidence to say I can be a professional musician, and now Im doing it full-time.
Its still surreal.”
