Artist
Tom Waits
Pomona, United States · b. 1949
Tom Waits is a musician from Pomona, United States, active since 1949. Their discography on Gatefold includes 24 records.
42
Albums tracked
1,074
In collections
1949
Since
Biography
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, the Coen Brothers, Jim Jarmusch, Terry Gilliam, and Robert Altman.
Previously worked as a dishwasher at Napoleone Pizza House in San Diego, California before being promoted to pizza chef.
Bio from Discogs
Discography
Their records — most-collected first.
Rain Dogs
1985
Swordfishtrombones
1983
Closing Time
1973
Small Change
1976
The Heart Of Saturday Night
1974
Mule Variations
1999
Nighthawks At The Diner
1975
Blue Valentine
1978
Bone Machine
1992
Heartattack And Vine
1980
Franks Wild Years
1987
Alice
2002
Bad As Me
2011
Blood Money
2002
Foreign Affairs
1977
Real Gone
2004
The Black Rider
1993
Glitter And Doom Live
2009
Orphans: Brawlers, Bawlers & Bastards
2006
One From The Heart - The Original Motion Picture Soundtrack Of Francis Coppola's Movie
1982
Orphans: Brawlers
2018
Orphans: Bastards
2018
Orphans: Bawlers
2018
The Early Years Vol. 2
1992
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