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Tom Waits

Turns 77 on ยท American singer-songwriter and actor (born 1949)

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๐Ÿค“ Fun facts

  • He was inspired by Bob Dylan and the Beat Generation, which shaped his early folk music style.
  • Waits is known for his deep, gravelly voice, described as sounding like it was soaked in bourbon and run over by a car.
  • His lyrics often focus on society's underbelly, capturing the lives of the adrift and downtrodden with empathy.
  • He has influenced a wide range of genres, including rock, jazz, blues, and even experimental industrial music.

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