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Tom Waits facts for kids
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Waits during an interview in Buenos Aires, Argentina, April 2007
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Thomas Alan Waits |
| Born | December 7, 1949 Pomona, California, United States |
| Genres | Rock, experimental |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter, musician, actor, composer |
| Instruments | Vocals, piano, guitar |
| Years active | 1972–present |
| Labels | Asylum Records, Island Records, ANTI- |
| Website | Official website |
Thomas Alan "Tom" Waits (born December 7, 1949) is an American singer, songwriter, actor, and composer. He is known for his distinct voice, electric instrumentation, and occasionally surreal lyrics. His work often includes elements of the blues, jazz, and musical theatre.
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Tom Waits in Prague in 2008