He moved to Chicago in 1968 , and began beekeeping there in 1974 .
Thompson grew up in Wichita , Kansas and became a bee - keeper when he was 12 years old , after his parents bought him a beehive .
Thompson moved to Chicago in 1968 , and began beekeeping there in 1974 .
Thompson grew up in Wichita , Kansas and became a bee - keeper when he was 12 years old , after his parents bought him a beehive .