There are at least two artists with this name: 1) Ian Thomas (Canadian, active 1970's-Present) 2) Ian Thomas (American, active 2000's-Present) 3) Ian Thomas (Belgian, active 2011's-Present) 1) Canadian Ian Thomas: Ian Thomas (born 23 July 1950, Hamilton, Ontario, Canada) is a Canadian singer, songwriter, actor and author. He is younger brother to famed Canadian comedian and actor Dave Thomas. Thomas was a successful rock and roll musician in Canada during the 1970s, with his most memorable hit being 1973's "Painted Ladies".