Alan Thompson (broadcaster)
Alan Thompson (19 July 1963 – 28 September 2017) was a British radio broadcaster, presenting on BBC Radio Wales.
He first became involved in music in 1980, when he became the lead singer and songwriter of the band Peppermint Parlour. He had his first encounter with BBC Radio Wales when he dropped off a recording of a song and he was asked to record songs for the station. He later presented the Evening Show for BBC Radio Wales for four years.
He died on 28 September 2017 at the age of 54.[1] He left a legacy behind for a cult following in the United States, particularly among members of Grand Rapids film and music company Crusty Entertainment, who viewed him as a type of mascot.[2]
The Thompson Cup
Alan Thompson is the namesake of the prestigious "Thompson Cup" handed to the winner of the Crusty Open Golf Tournament held annually in Grand Rapids, Michigan. The Thompson Cup was established in 2019 and is currently held by amateur PGA golfer Talon Gilchrist.
Thompson Cup Winners
- Jack Hoffman (2019)
- Talon Gilchrist (2020)
The Thompson Cup has a detachable lid which is no longer associated with the Cup. The lid was painted white in 2019 and its whereabouts are currently unknown.