Artist
Born December 7th. 1949, in Pomona, California. Tom Waits first album, "Closing Time", was released in 1973. A contemporary artist, Waits is mostly known for his lyrical and poetical songwriting and raspy gravelly voice.
His own inspiration is rooted in early blues and beat poetry with influences like Howlin' Wolf and Jack Kerouac. Apart from music, Waits also has a strong presence in movies. He has appeared in works by Francis Ford Coppola, Jim Jarmusch, Terry Gilliam, and Robert Altman.
Tracks
1
Ain’t Goin’ Down To The Well/Gun Street Girl
2
Jockey Full Of Bourbon
3
Hold On
4
Chocolate Jesus
5
Sixten Shell From A Thirty-Ought Six
6
Tango Til’ They’re Sore
7
Innocent When You Dream
8
Tom Traubert’s Blues