Tom Waits

Thomas Alan Waits (born December 7, 1949) is an American singer, songwriter, composer, and actor. Known for his deep, gravelly voice, his lyrics often explore the lives of marginalized and overlooked individuals. Beginning in the folk scene of the 1970s, Waits’ music has since incorporated influences from rock, jazz, Delta blues, opera, vaudeville, cabaret, funk, and experimental techniques. Waits was born in Pomona, California, and later moved to Whittier, where his early experiences on Kentucky Avenue shaped much of his later work.

Influenced by: Jack Kerouac, Charles Bukowski, Harry Partch, Captain Beefheart, John Coltrane

Label:

Anti-

Active:

1973-present

Scene:

Los Angeles / California

Side projects

• Woyzeck (theater collaboration)
• The Black Rider (Robert Wilson collaboration)

• Bob DylanThu, Jul 23
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• Tom JonesMon, Nov 2
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• Lucinda WilliamsThu, Jul 23
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• Joan BaezSat, Oct 3
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• Jackson BrowneThu, Oct 1
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• Tom MorelloSat, Oct 3
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• Emmylou HarrisThu, Oct 1
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• Sam BurtonSat, Sep 12
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