An Interview with Cinderella's Tom Keifer

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  • @porkymason6792
    @porkymason6792 2 роки тому +88

    No one will ever match his scream!! Love this man, his voice, his music!! I wish i could thank him in person for the impact he had on my life!!! The 80's will always be the best years of my life!!

    • @adrianfumi
      @adrianfumi Рік тому +1

      Great scream but I honestly believe Roger Waters has a scream that would be absolutely difficult to replicate.

    • @Endrit719
      @Endrit719 8 місяців тому

      I wouldn't say no one will ever match his scream because there are the types of Ian Gillan, Kurt Kobain and many other singers that have a unique pleasant scream, but definitely Tom fits into that category of pleasant screams

    • @whiteyfisk9769
      @whiteyfisk9769 7 місяців тому +1

      Layne Staley surpasses him by a million miles

    • @tommyguns9008
      @tommyguns9008 5 місяців тому +1

      I met him in Las Vegas. He’s an awesome individual .

  • @JoeyP322
    @JoeyP322 6 років тому +108

    “Long Cold Winter” was one of the best albums from the 80s ‘hair band’ days...

    • @BojaneBugami
      @BojaneBugami 2 роки тому +3

      Total badass album

    • @edwintroy6957
      @edwintroy6957 2 роки тому

      Ya it was ,,,,,,depressing title heavy album no doubt

  • @nomad1517
    @nomad1517 2 роки тому +24

    Any band that got noticed in the mainstream in the 80s is immediately legendary. Cinderella was really underrated. They deserved so much more recognition.

  • @cozmo5294
    @cozmo5294 7 років тому +341

    Tom keiifer one of the best frontmen of the 80's. cool guy

    • @loisdonaldson3384
      @loisdonaldson3384 6 років тому +3

      I love this guy. He reminds me of my ex.

    • @StevenVerd
      @StevenVerd 3 роки тому +1

      @@anastasiapopov7250 I just checked it out as per your recommendation, and it was awesome!

    • @jennifers8843
      @jennifers8843 3 роки тому +1

      @@StevenVerd I shall check it out now!

  • @Cuzntime
    @Cuzntime 7 років тому +351

    Humble is an understatement.. Seen him perform at a small bar in front of a small crowd Dec 2017 and he still put 110% into the entire show.. I am a huge fan now..

    • @werquantum
      @werquantum 5 років тому +9

      Cuzntime Good to hear.

    • @sink38ms
      @sink38ms 2 роки тому +3

      Very cool story👍

    • @brianbronski4356
      @brianbronski4356 2 роки тому +8

      He’s been one of my favorite singers ever since he was in Cinderella. Saw them in concert back in 1987 and they were awesome

    • @fredfairchild8222
      @fredfairchild8222 2 роки тому +4

      @@brianbronski4356 Me too! Evansville, Indiana '87 Bon Jovi/Cinderella. My very first concert and it was awesome

    • @clairefunnell8481
      @clairefunnell8481 2 роки тому

      @@fredfairchild8222 hi from Toronto Canada 🇨🇦. Saw Cinderella in 1991 in Hamilton. Fantastic show.

  • @shawnfrederickson5775
    @shawnfrederickson5775 6 років тому +55

    Nothing but respect for Mr. Kiefer😎

  • @cassicamful
    @cassicamful 6 років тому +69

    You can't have a conversation about 80s Rock and not include Tom Keifer. Always thought he was the coolest non arrogant rock star! He is so down to Earth.. A regular guy who's one of us! Blown away about how articulate and intelligent he is!

  • @eddie7098
    @eddie7098 6 років тому +170

    What a cool dude. God bless you tom.

  • @joelewishenry7886
    @joelewishenry7886 6 років тому +133

    I love Cinderella. Brings back the best memories of my teenage years. Keifer was-is one of the best scream singer of the hard rock era.

    • @StreetTruckinTitan
      @StreetTruckinTitan 2 роки тому +2

      I always thought he was a Steven Tyler knock off especially on Nobody's Fool but at least he didnt sound like every other band in the 80s like Poisuck or Motley Crue.

    • @g.m.5395
      @g.m.5395 2 роки тому

      *YESSS* !!!!!👌👏👍😆

    • @williamschubert3929
      @williamschubert3929 Рік тому +1

      Tom hang tough your music touches base almost all Cinderella's music is so iconic within the 80s great voice and great band

    • @clappertoniandelight9126
      @clappertoniandelight9126 Рік тому

      I think that that was an unfortunate side effect from his looks. I mean he did not sound a thing like Steven Tyler in my opinion anyway, and his voice was way better in my opinion. I could not stand Steven Tyler's high pitched singing. Tom could sing clean and then go into that screamy rasp that is just awesome. I think from my standpoint, as a teen in the 80's, I never realized what actually amazing musicians these guys are. As an adult I can appreciate it more, because I am not a teenager just crushing on the band and loving the music., it is way deeper now if that makes sense. That opening guitar he played for Nobody's Fool in Moscow really opened my eyes to what an amazing guitarist he is too. Man oh man, I wish I could go back and do it all again.@@StreetTruckinTitan

  • @milanpolak
    @milanpolak 6 років тому +65

    what a nice, humble and genuine guy...

  • @barques95
    @barques95 7 років тому +138

    He has a great speaking voice as well. He should have a radio show.

    • @floresnashvilledrummer
      @floresnashvilledrummer 4 роки тому +16

      I agree! He's eloquent and anunciates really well.

    • @sylvia106
      @sylvia106 2 роки тому +2

      @@floresnashvilledrummer enunciate *

    • @denicecarlagordon
      @denicecarlagordon Рік тому +1

      Yes is what I say before too about his voice

    • @mdnblues
      @mdnblues 9 місяців тому

      He kind of sounds like Stephen Colbert when he speaks, only that Stephen sounds a bit more enthusiastic lol

  • @JCridford
    @JCridford 6 років тому +36

    It's hilarious to look at Tom compared to his peers: He's aged really well, still looks cool, and can still write fantastic records! TK is the man :)

  • @MrDhigh745
    @MrDhigh745 6 років тому +44

    He is the real deal! We stayed outside the gate until 2:00 am after a Cinderella show in 2005. We saw Tom walk out,waved to him.He must have walked 50 yards out just to talk to us.He's really shy,nice dude.My brothers first concert was really special.Thanks Tom.

  • @Sam-yo1xd
    @Sam-yo1xd 7 років тому +129

    Not only does he have a better voice now than what made him famous but the guy is such a great guitar player. Hats off to Tom. Great musician.

  • @brandonjanuhowskimusic3034
    @brandonjanuhowskimusic3034 Рік тому +7

    This is my 80's rock idol. The emotion that this man put in his music is amazing. I saw Faster Pussycat, L.A Guns, and The Tom Keifer band in Houston at Warehouse live on June 25, 2022. They put on one hell of a show. I will never forget getting to see my idol!

  • @Michelle-s9u
    @Michelle-s9u 3 місяці тому +3

    I absolutely love this man and how he sings. I watched interviews with him when he was in Cinderella and he was just as humble then as he is now. Just an all around great guy who has overcame major obstacles. Best voice in my opinion 2:02

  • @baldvale5418
    @baldvale5418 6 років тому +66

    Tom, what goes around, comes around.
    You have given thousand's of people so much pleasure over the year's with your song's and dedication.
    That's why so many people still love you and your music today :)

    • @cindybucholtz9642
      @cindybucholtz9642 2 роки тому +2

      My fave rock singer.so talented..great gutsnd performer

  • @lumariekral5631
    @lumariekral5631 Рік тому +1

    Tom was my rocker crush back in the 80's. Seen his solo band last Sept. & now anxiously waiting to see them again!

  • @cindyroaneagle7748
    @cindyroaneagle7748 7 років тому +22

    met him in Denver and he is the nicest person that I ever met and he has a loyal friend forever. KEIFER rules !!!!

  • @timothy445OZ
    @timothy445OZ 2 місяці тому +1

    So humble we don’t see this in most other stars God Bless

  • @MyVideos-fm7ug
    @MyVideos-fm7ug Рік тому +2

    And that’s friggin awesome to know that his wife is also in the band with him. They always have something cool to do together

  • @bingram69
    @bingram69 7 років тому +146

    One word... Humble

  • @lisakay1006
    @lisakay1006 2 роки тому +1

    Don’t know what you got till it’s gone!! Love that song and video.I’m so blessed to have been 80s generation!! Rock on Tom!! ❤️

  • @BobHolt-bi7vk
    @BobHolt-bi7vk Рік тому +2

    Very under rated guitarist, song-writer, performer and person! He is a great guy!!!

  • @sarahbenson8209
    @sarahbenson8209 2 роки тому +2

    I Praise God 4 How He Healed ur Vocal Chords!!! Amen!!! 💕💕💕

  • @janicegarner8454
    @janicegarner8454 2 роки тому +1

    just saw Tom Keifer last week, he continues to put of a fabulous show , he sounds great , and yes, still looks very good :)

  • @clintstryder1131
    @clintstryder1131 4 місяці тому +1

    This Cinderella and W.A.S.P got me through a super hard teenage time. Tom is such a genuine guy with unreal talent and work ethic. Love em!

  • @stacyroberts6159
    @stacyroberts6159 Рік тому +1

    We are so honored and grateful for y'all stand and truly blessed you still ❤️‍🩹🔥🏁👊✨😁 got it going on something fierce!!! Sending you nothing but blessings so super stoked over getting to see y'all again!!!! Thanking you all for helping us get by on lonely days!!!! Miss you tremendously wish I could be in Vegas!!!!!!👊💃🥊🔥🏁✌️🌏🥰💃🤸💃💯🙏🙏🙏 Finding your blessings always truly wish we could see you again in OKC Oklahoma

  • @skycapella115
    @skycapella115 2 роки тому +2

    Tom keifer is the most amazing beautiful musician ever.period

  • @natewells734
    @natewells734 Рік тому +2

    Dude is an AMAZING musician. VERY UNDERATED.

  • @VictoriaGonzalez-ns4qf
    @VictoriaGonzalez-ns4qf Рік тому +1

    Tom Keifer is my most favorite singer until today. I was his fan since I was high school student. Very talanted artist and I love his unique style. And he is the most handsome rocker for me , even a pretty woman would lost his beauty😊. "Don't know what you got'' is still touching my heart. Thanks Tom Keifer for gave us many beautiful songs.😘

  • @kseniasenatorova3901
    @kseniasenatorova3901 2 роки тому +1

    I'm 20 years old. And I found out about Tom Keifer and Cinderella a month ago. And I realized that the music of Sindirella and Tom Keifer inspires me very much. This music causes me a lot of wonderful emotions. I am very grateful. Thanks

  • @MrPopeye776
    @MrPopeye776 2 роки тому +2

    Cinderella one of the best Bands ever. Tom is one of my fave Musicians of all time

  • @5150show
    @5150show Рік тому +2

    This guy is just incredible

  • @satishdass7460
    @satishdass7460 7 років тому +36

    This guy is an amazing musician.

  • @izzy_6283
    @izzy_6283 8 місяців тому +1

    I just love Tom! He's amazing & I'm so happy he's still making music

  • @daehawk9585
    @daehawk9585 7 років тому +127

    Tom was the best scream singer of the 80s. Cinderella had so many great songs.

    • @Pwrcritter
      @Pwrcritter 6 років тому +4

      No doubt, I saw them w Winger and Bullet boys in the late 80's, great show!

    • @martinkuliza
      @martinkuliza 6 років тому

      THE BEST...... that's debatable
      very very very fucking good, that's not debatable

    • @keithwallace2703
      @keithwallace2703 6 років тому +3

      I really like Cinderella. Saw them twice. First time was at the West Palm Beach Auditorium . Great show.

    • @robertmetzger1753
      @robertmetzger1753 4 роки тому +1

      SCREAM SINGER ? LOLOLOLHAHA I DON'T THINK I HAVE EVER HEARD THAT ! LOLOL I THINK I CALLED IT SCREECHING LOLOLOLHAHA

    • @antoniosciara7322
      @antoniosciara7322 2 роки тому

      @@martinkuliza I agree. So many great ones. I would have to go with Brian Johnson on that one.

  • @DanInBranson
    @DanInBranson 6 років тому +76

    When you look at the long list of metal musicians and the ones who didn't have the public battles with alcohol and drugs, or outbursts of tempers, or cheating on their wives, and all the other perils of rock & roll, Tom is in the top of the list of guys who is a genuinely good guy and managed to not be one of the prima donna degenerates. He's a dude you would just love to sit down, chillout with, and listen to his music and his stories and you would feel like you were with a decent human being.

  • @michaelpal5807
    @michaelpal5807 7 років тому +48

    Tom Keifer What a Class act!! Such a humble honest pure soul this dude has!! Gotta love him! So happy you are healthy and your voice is Back!! Your Fierce a Amazing Flawless Musician!! Love your style and Fabulous Music!! Keep Jammin my friend!! love and peace to you!! Ali Estero Florida 💕💕💕💕💕💕❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @Chorkaloopa
    @Chorkaloopa 7 років тому +8

    Right on Tom Keifer for being such a good guy to put up with the interviewer. "Yep, yeah, right, yeah, yeah, heh, yup, right, right...." You get the picture.

  • @gingerhipszky228
    @gingerhipszky228 7 років тому +42

    He is incredible and an incredibly nice guy.

  • @lindaherbert2993
    @lindaherbert2993 Рік тому +1

    Still love him & his music. Great music. Awesome guy.

  • @talkinboutrock
    @talkinboutrock 2 роки тому +1

    Tom Keifer is one of the most UNDERATED, GIFTED SONG WRITER AND GUITARIST.

  • @DoubleVisionandco
    @DoubleVisionandco 7 років тому +145

    Tom is a brilliant song writer. I've always felt "heartbreak station" was a underrated masterpiece. That song had number 1 written all over it and didn't make the top 20.

    • @elizabethhope991
      @elizabethhope991 6 років тому +4

      Agreed

    • @carolynsantos2382
      @carolynsantos2382 4 роки тому +3

      My favorite.

    • @spottedsaint957
      @spottedsaint957 4 роки тому +5

      I agree! I used to have that album, as well as "Night Songs" and "Long Cold Winter". Cinderella was a great band!

    • @wotsdis9610
      @wotsdis9610 4 роки тому +5

      "Heartbreak Station" was underrated, but "Still Climbing" was not only underrated, it was also completely forgotten

    • @johnvetere
      @johnvetere 3 роки тому +2

      1st love the music ans sorry for your problem and got over them. Sorry to here about Jeff Lebar. My condolences to this family and friends and the band members.

  • @jefflangford9915
    @jefflangford9915 Рік тому +1

    Just saw them last nite in Roanoke VA Awesome show! Many thanks to Tom and his band!

  • @bradhendershot1744
    @bradhendershot1744 2 роки тому +1

    Wow, he seems so genuine and humble. I am impressed.

  • @MattyP19751
    @MattyP19751 10 місяців тому +1

    I've seen Tom Kiefer 3 or 4 times over the years and it was always top notch

  • @sharonparkinson8769
    @sharonparkinson8769 2 роки тому +1

    I love how determined he is. What an inspiration

  • @229clarkkent
    @229clarkkent 6 місяців тому +1

    I freaking love Cinderella and Tom. So criminally underrated.

  • @levinolan636
    @levinolan636 2 роки тому +1

    Tom and Cinderella you have done wonderful. Love your talent. Amazing

  • @jeremywatson169
    @jeremywatson169 8 років тому +124

    This guy is awesome I've been listening to this guy since I was a kid. All these years later it's cool to see him still doing it.

    • @svenzia
      @svenzia 8 років тому +5

      Right :9

    • @MadMax_1984
      @MadMax_1984 7 років тому +3

      right,, haha, right...yeah

    • @carinapersson7332
      @carinapersson7332 7 років тому

      Boay on the river

    • @carybarron5821
      @carybarron5821 7 років тому +4

      Tom your amazing! Much respect for overcoming the vocal cord paralysis and still sounding fucking awesome

    • @mykinks
      @mykinks 7 років тому

      Jeremy Watson agreed!

  • @jamesbaker3076
    @jamesbaker3076 Рік тому +4

    Amazing story overcoming the voice issue. Great example for people to never quit. Keep trying keep fighting. I'm incredibly happy for him and his humility is awesome as well

  • @richardbinder9662
    @richardbinder9662 6 років тому +24

    Cool dude, he has so much respect for his fans and his inspirations. Some of the new artists should take note. Thanks for sharing your awesome music Tom !

  • @kevinstrade2752
    @kevinstrade2752 10 місяців тому +1

    What a natural talent, so cool he's still rocking and making tunes!

  • @gosiasamosia7796
    @gosiasamosia7796 2 роки тому +1

    Love this Guy he is so normal although should be like artist who he is. ❤️‍🔥God bless him.his voice and Cinderella

  • @kenthopkins6086
    @kenthopkins6086 3 роки тому +11

    Tom's work today is better than ever. So thankful he is still creating. I always just loved the way he blends his own special style of blues and rock. It's just raw emotion. So good!

  • @cliffmeinhardt5682
    @cliffmeinhardt5682 3 роки тому +9

    I've seen these guys 9 times in Concert. Would have been 10 but they canceled a show in KC which broke my heart. This band was such a part of my life and Heartbreak Station clearly was the album that meant so much to me. Thank you Tom for the ride.

  • @andreadeamon6419
    @andreadeamon6419 Рік тому +1

    I love Tom and i never miss a show. Period!!

  • @alphasxsignal
    @alphasxsignal 7 років тому +45

    He is a great person.

  • @DrShankenstein
    @DrShankenstein 6 років тому +39

    He seems like one of the coolest dudes in music. Honestly! Down to earth cool! I so dig that! That's why I'm still a fan of his and all he does

  • @theartisanrogue
    @theartisanrogue 8 років тому +64

    So much incredible music from this dude, thank you Tom!

  • @gabytill8384
    @gabytill8384 6 років тому +23

    Tom is amazing, with Cinderella and his band he's so talented!

  • @davidpersson3337
    @davidpersson3337 8 років тому +71

    A REAL ROCK HERO

  • @MyVideos-fm7ug
    @MyVideos-fm7ug Рік тому +2

    I like this guy… his insight and history…. It’s so ordinary. How familiar that sounds hearing of the guitar teacher showing up at one’s house.
    In Toms case, sounds like he had a really solid teacher who challenged him and pushed him towards what song writing is all about , and not just the guitar. It’s the idea of musicain’s self reliance
    Very good interview

  • @sojoechard1251
    @sojoechard1251 2 роки тому +1

    Love Cinderella, takes me back to 💛

  • @joeschmoe233
    @joeschmoe233 6 років тому +16

    these old rockers just keep going because they all are such wonderful musicians.

    • @phayzyre1052
      @phayzyre1052 6 років тому +1

      Yes indeed they are! Feel free to read the comment I just posted here.

    • @johnreed9050
      @johnreed9050 5 років тому +2

      They actually possess a little thing called talent which is missing in the autotune generation

  • @jacksnedden8161
    @jacksnedden8161 7 років тому +48

    Absolutely amazing voice and musician!!! Seems like a really cool guy too!!

  • @denisemiller6196
    @denisemiller6196 5 років тому +3

    Tom keifer u rock. Love ur style,,and ur very handsome xxxoooo

  • @johnrichjr.415
    @johnrichjr.415 7 років тому +18

    open and honest . I've always been a fan and still am today.
    God bless you Tom.

  • @stevebeaudoin7234
    @stevebeaudoin7234 6 років тому +4

    Tom very humble and down to earth and one of the greatest singers of our time

  • @papijamison5291
    @papijamison5291 7 років тому +19

    love his style and his music cinderella and his solo stuff...

  • @Sneginka_7
    @Sneginka_7 Рік тому +5

    Том Кифер интересный собеседник. Не знала о его проблеме со связками. Рада, что он преодолел эти трудные времена и находится в хорошей форме. Желаю ему крепкого здоровья и дальше радовать нас своим творчеством!👍👏💗💞💗🎼🎵🎶🎤🎧🎸🎹🎸🥁💿📀

  • @lxcameron406
    @lxcameron406 2 роки тому +1

    Bought y’all’s CD in Highschool and wore it out ..thank you for kick ass music

  • @TouchingClothProd
    @TouchingClothProd 6 років тому +1

    Saw Cinderella in Palo Alto CA in 1995, years after their glory days were over. They killed it. They put on a stadium-sized show in a tiny club. Love this guy.

  • @danielmorrison6180
    @danielmorrison6180 6 років тому +9

    Talented guy...underrated!

  • @satyrangel2730
    @satyrangel2730 Рік тому +2

    WE LOVE YOU BROTHER ROCK AND ROLL NEVER DIES

  • @jennifermitchell9947
    @jennifermitchell9947 Рік тому +1

    Love ya Tom kiefer, Keep rocking!!!

  • @geminisixx4
    @geminisixx4 4 роки тому +4

    Such a very humble, down to earth guy. God Bless you Tom, Best wishes always..

  • @lauriepatneaude3253
    @lauriepatneaude3253 6 років тому +8

    I LOVED Cinderella!! They were and still are one of my favorite bands ever! The 80's put out the best bands and music!! My own kids are even 80's music fans because that's what they were raised on! Love you Tom!!

  • @Vinylrebel72
    @Vinylrebel72 Рік тому +1

    Tom Keifer has so much talent, he’s one of the GREATEST vocalists and guitarists, he’s just amazing, and he’s super humble. Such a great guy!

  • @PapaJVinyl
    @PapaJVinyl Рік тому +2

    Saw his tour in Nashville last summer 2022. Absolutely amazing! I have so much respect for him as a musician and person. He's always been one of those guys that's kept it real, he's never been one we hear about negatively in the press, and his music both Cinderella and Solo is just so amazing. I love how articulate and intelligent he appears. He's one of those guys that you would want to just sit down and hear stories from. Can't wait to see him again this year. If you haven't gotten to see him, do yourself a big favor and make the journey.

  • @snuggs30
    @snuggs30 7 років тому +8

    Met him in November and he is such a sweet guy! Love him

  • @kevinmestad1614
    @kevinmestad1614 2 роки тому +1

    You are so down to earth....always a fav

  • @braddsn
    @braddsn 7 років тому +14

    A true class act, and the epitome of rock and roll. Overcomes anything that tries to stand in his way.

  • @jennyhupp5523
    @jennyhupp5523 7 років тому +11

    Amazing and talented singer and songwriter

  • @michaelrocco6111
    @michaelrocco6111 3 роки тому +1

    Tom awesome 👌, love the music I grew up on it ! Still to this day I jam too Cinderella!

  • @timothy445OZ
    @timothy445OZ 2 місяці тому +1

    I never saw you in concert but I Love your music

  • @hunterelite2327
    @hunterelite2327 7 років тому +9

    Think your great Tom you and I born same day and month and year!Many more!!Best wishes Tom!!!

  • @libera2750
    @libera2750 8 років тому +13

    wish I was alive in the 80s! Awesome music that I listen to and try matching the music on my guitar. someday I hope the 80s music style returns!!

  • @johnmcgillicuddy6660
    @johnmcgillicuddy6660 2 роки тому +1

    I freaking miss you Tommy! Love you brother

  • @klistarf
    @klistarf 8 років тому +24

    What a cool guy! Great interview. So glad you got through your problems, Tom! Been a fan since Castle Donington '87. Best wishes, Mate... \m/ (:o)

  • @1976HHHS
    @1976HHHS 7 років тому +12

    Tom, you're such a Sweetheart! Love you! 💜

  • @tommygowan3591
    @tommygowan3591 2 роки тому +1

    If you love what you do it's not work and you can tell he loves what he does and damn good at what he does. I'm a big fan since they started.

  • @timothychipps2980
    @timothychipps2980 6 років тому +8

    Tom Kiefer is a great singer-songwriter and I had a couple chances to meet him and he is a real person to hang out with

  • @mikaelbaek4877
    @mikaelbaek4877 7 років тому +10

    I really hope I can see u in your concert trough my life.
    God bless you Tom.
    From Korea

  • @dreamstokeep
    @dreamstokeep 7 років тому +9

    Decent guy great voice awesome band!!

  • @marcclement7396
    @marcclement7396 Рік тому +1

    Very underatted. Still touring. Don't expect the 80's Tom.

  • @mrc666ca
    @mrc666ca 6 років тому +7

    Although I liked Cinderella back i the day, I always saw them as an eighties band. After seeing some of his new stuff and listening to this interview, I have an gained immense amount of respect for this guy. Let hope he never stops!

  • @shandajames5444
    @shandajames5444 Рік тому +1

    One of the best groups of the 80's!!!!

  • @christohr9957
    @christohr9957 7 років тому +19

    Way more cooler than I would have thought ... awesome

    • @terrycrotts2522
      @terrycrotts2522 6 років тому +2

      Christophεr a lot of people didn't realize how cool Tom really was. He was the epitome of a rock and roll star!! Down to earth and gets down hard when needed!!