Happy 75th, Tom Waits! ๐ถ
What's a favorite Tom Waits song of yours? ๐ถ
A singer, songwriter, composer, and actor, Thomas Alan Waits was born on December 7, 1949, in Pomona, California. He got his start in the folk scene in San Diego in the early 70s and is known for the multiple genre approach he uses in his works. His debut album, Closing Time, was released in 1973. His songs have been covered by a multitude of artists, including Rod Stewart, The Eagles, Bob Seger, Tori Amos, Joan Baez, and Johnny Cash. Waits has released 17 studio albums & composed and written songs for television, film, and theater. Tom Waits was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2011.