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Tom L-J

About Me

I'm Tom and I'm a total guitar fanatic. I've played since I was 17 and have been in a few bands of different styles. I also play a few other instruments and sing. I guess a quick cross reference of my influences would include Jimi Hendrix, Steve Vai, Jeff Buckley and John Frusciante. But there are really so many greats I never know which ones to mention.... I'm now also starting session work whilst putting together new material for a future project, so stay tuned! I live in the UK and come from Worcester originally (where the Shire was based upon for all LOTR fans). I now live in London above a betting shop which provides me with wonderful radio interference that goes straight to my amps- really useful when tryin to record..! I am a huge fan of indulgent OTT guitar but to be honest I love almost anything as long as it has a good feel.... If you like what you hear, or even if you just love music in general then please do write, I love hearing from fellow musos and music nuts!
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My Interests

Music:

Member Since: 3/20/2006
Band Members: Everything written & performed by Tom
Influences: In no particular order... Jimi Hendrix, Steve Vai, Shawn Lane, Racer X, Jeff Buckley, Pearl Jam, Guns n Roses, Velvet Revolver, Snakepit, Apocalyptica, Alter Bridge, Buckethead, George Benson, Dream Theater, Days of the New, Black Label Society, Zakk Wylde, Eric Johnson, Pantera, Chris Cornell, Slayer, Tommy Emmanuel, Audioslave, HIM, Alice in Chains, Jason Becker, Paul Gilbert, Chili Peppers, Incubus, Stone Sour, INXS, Beatles, Cacophony, Cream, Trivium, The Doors, Van Halen, Type O Negative, Led Zep, Seal, Avenged Sevenfold, Prince, Soilwork, Goo Goo Dolls, Al Di Meola, Massive Attack, Children of Bodom, Steve Morse, Soundgarden, Prodigy, Scar Symmetry, Funeral for a Friend, Miles Davis, loads of classical stuff esp Mozart & Liszt, Killswitch, Faith No More, U2, Nine Inch Nails, Metallica, Nirvana, Yngwie Malmsteen, Filter, Beach Boys, Richie Kotzen, Guthrie Govan, Muse, Stevie Ray, Machine Head, Pink Floyd, Joe Satriani, Devin Townsend, Sasha, Rusty Cooley, Michael Angelo Batio, Orbital, David Bowie, The Orb, Sly and the Family Stone, Wolf Mother, Dethklok, theme tune to Due South(what?! It rocks...), all my bandmates........
Sounds Like: Either a beautiful dream or a horrible nightmare.....
Record Label: i WISH

My Blog

Another new song, sessions, weather and LOTR!!

Hello world,I have just added a new song for your listening enjoyment. It's called 'Who Will Survive' and it's a bit rocky this time out. I put a solo in too cos it seems like a while since I did that...
Posted by on Fri, 20 Mar 2009 07:21:00 GMT

Another new song up (this is getting old ;-) ) plus BOOKER NEEDED!!

Hi again, First up, I wrote and recorded a new song 'Fade to Blue' yesterday, please please check it out so it wasn't a waste of time ;-pSecondly, I am looking to hire a booker for gigs for my new cov...
Posted by on Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:05:00 GMT

MORE SONGS!

.. ..Hi all,I've done 5 songs over the last 2 weeks and they are now all up here. I'm going for a bit of a style twist so I hope you like it- any feedback is greatly appreciated. I'm working on about ...
Posted by on Wed, 04 Mar 2009 06:21:00 GMT

Another new song (phew...)

Hello again,Last night I came up with a new song so I've recorded and stuck it up just now- that's 2 in as many days, I'm hoping to have another one up very soon too so please check back often.Yesterd...
Posted by on Tue, 17 Feb 2009 04:51:00 GMT

Press stuff

Hello again!Firstly I have put up a new song so please do check it out....Secondly, I am thinking I'd like to get some press stuff to put on the net etc- but this is difficult without playing gigs whi...
Posted by on Mon, 16 Feb 2009 03:52:00 GMT

People who rock

I am lucky enough to know some really awesome people but every now and again someone comes along who can floor you with their generosity of spirit and general all-round awesome coolness!   I'm no...
Posted by on Wed, 03 Dec 2008 05:28:00 GMT

New song up

Aloha and welcome! Just put up a new song, Wait Forever. I tried recording my new acoustic this time so hopefully it won't be as tinny. Anyway, have a listen and let me know what u think! Also please ...
Posted by on Thu, 20 Nov 2008 05:02:00 GMT

Paul Gilbert

I had the honour of meeting one of my favourite guitarists yesterday- the mighty PAUL GILBERT!!! I saw him in a small demo room at the London Guitar Show, playing to about 25 people, including me and ...
Posted by on Mon, 16 Jun 2008 04:36:00 GMT

Whats up with me

OK I'm just waiting for my hair to dry from the shower before I turn off the light and thought I'd squeeze a few words out... I've had some really cool messages lately from people being very complimen...
Posted by on Thu, 12 Jun 2008 16:35:00 GMT

New song up.... TRUMPET FANFARE PLEASE!!!

Hello peops, just a quick note to say I've uploaded a new song, I'm pretty sure it'll go some way to bringing world peace and harmony.... anyways, hope you like! It was recorded, once again, with my s...
Posted by on Wed, 16 Apr 2008 14:20:00 GMT