The Sons of the Silver Dollar were formed in 2005 as a performing vocal group at Silver Dollar City in Branson, Missouri.
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Tom Johnson was born and raised in the north country of Wisconsin. He is the second of five children born to a Scandinavian couple who lived in Superior, Wisconsin most of their lives. Tom found his way to Missouri in the early 70's to attend the College of the Ozarks where he received a BA in Religion and Philosophy. Missouri has become his home and, for some reason, he doesn't miss the cold, snowy winters of the northland. Music has always been a part of Tom's life but singing and performing has filled the past 15 years. Musical theater is his venue of choice but he is having a great time entertaining from the music stage. He played the role of "Judas" in the epic musical, "The Promise," for seven years and has been a part of Silver Dollar City's entertainment department for the last ten years. He played the Confederate Colonel in SDC's original musical, "For The Glory," as well as portraying both Bob Cratchett and Ebeenezer Scrooge in the park's adaptation of Charles Dicken's "A Christmas Carol." He sings baritone/bass and enjoys the tight harmonies of the group best. By the way, the term "Timbuk" comes from Tom having moved from so far away. |
Mark LeTourneau began his music education at seven years of age. Throughout the years he has gained knowledge from a diversity of musical experience; touring nationally with several music groups (including one of his own), being Minister of Music for several major church denominations for over 15 years, touring internationally as a soloist for 8 years, appearing in several stage productions and two operas, directing seven musical stage productions, and producing eight solo and duet (with his sister, Sherrye) recordings. He has also made several television appearances. Mark has a Bachelor's Degree in Vocal Performance from Toccoa Falls College and is an ordained Minister. He and his wife, Debbie, have been married for 35 years and have three children; Dawn, Tony, and Adam and one grandchild, Nolan. He is still trying to figure out why everyone calls him "Hoss"! |
Michael Todd was originally born in a little place called Niceville, Florida. When he was five he and his family moved to Louisville, Kentucky where his dad completed seminary. After his dad graduated from school he took a position at a church in Fort Wayne, Indiana. Growing up most of his life in the farmlands of Indiana, he considers himself a true Hoosier. Music was always a part of his life. His earliest memories are singing in church and in the school choirs. After graduating from the University of Mobile, Alabama with a BA in Theater and Music, he started to chase his dream. Performing in Places from Kings Island in Ohio, to an accapella Doo Wop group on a cruise ship strengthened his love for his craft. Silver Dollar City brought Michael Todd to Missouri over five years ago for the final year of the original musical, "For the Glory" and first year of "A Dicken's Christmas Carol" where he first got to work with "Hoss" and "Timbuck" Tom. He also has been seen in the Mansions productions of "Joseph" as Potiphar/Jacob and their original patriotic production "Celebrate America". When "the Promise" returned to Branson six years ago he also played Herod. After a brief stint at the Fireside Theater in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin he took a break from performing and spent some time with his family back in Indiana. He was thrilled when he got the call from the City to rejoin some old friends and become the Tenor for the "Sons" back at Silver Dollar City. He loves to sing and loves the family atmosphere where he can entertain. |
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