Tom Thacker (musician)

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Tom Thacker
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Thacker performing at Rock im Park in 2023
Background information
Also known as
  • Brown Tom
  • T'Aint
Born (1974-04-11) April 11, 1974 (age 50)
Genres
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
Instrument(s)
  • Guitar
  • vocals
  • keyboards
Labels
Member of

Thomas "Tom" William Arnold Thacker (born April 11, 1974), [1] [2] [ non-primary source needed ] nicknamed Brown Tom, is a Canadian musician, songwriter, and producer. He is the lead guitarist, lead singer and co-founder of the Canadian punk rock group Gob, and rhythm and lead guitarist, keyboardist and backing vocalist for Sum 41. Thacker formed Gob with Theo Goutzinakis in 1993. Following Dave Baksh's departure from Sum 41 on May 11, 2006, Thacker was recruited as their touring guitarist, and then became an official member in 2009. He has remained with Sum 41 ever since, even after Baksh rejoined the band in 2015, contributing to four studio releases.

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Though primarily known as a vocalist, guitarist and keyboardist, Thacker's first instrument was the drums. Early in his career, he played drums in the Canadian pop punk band The McRackins, contributing to two studio releases. In addition to guitar, bass, keyboards and drums, Thacker also plays the accordion. [3]

Thacker has been in the films Going the Distance and Sharp as Marbles. [4] He also played himself in the Canadian animated series Being Ian (Season 1, Episode 24).

Personal life

Thacker grew up in the suburbs of Vancouver, in Langley, British Columbia (city). Since 2013, he is married to Mabel Ko, a medical doctor of Taiwanese descent, [5] and they have a son together. He currently resides in New York City. [6]

Professional career

Gob (1993–present)

Thacker is one of the vocalists and guitarists in the punk rock band Gob. He formed the band in 1993 with Theo Goutzinakis, Wolfman Pat Integrity on drums, and Kelly Macaulay on bass. They released their self-titled EP in 1994. Since signing a deal with Nettwerk and EMI, the band has released six studio albums. Gabe Mantle joined the band as drummer in 1998. The current bassist Steven Fairweather joined in 2008. Gob was nominated for Juno Awards in 2000 and 2002. [7] The band's most successful album is World According to Gob which is certified Gold in Canada. [8] Their best-selling songs to date are "I Hear You Calling", "Soda", and "Banshee Song".

Sum 41 (2006–present)

In late 2006, Thacker joined Sum 41 as touring guitarist, replacing former guitarist Dave Baksh. He also plays keyboards for Sum 41, and provides backing vocals. On June 26, 2009, in a special chat taking place on the website AbsolutePunk.net, Sum 41 frontman Deryck Whibley made it clear that Thacker was now an official member of the band and not just a touring member. [9] On July 20, 2009, Steve Jocz, then drummer of Sum 41, stated on the band's official website that the band finished all their tour dates for 2009 and confirmed that Thacker would be appearing on the upcoming Sum 41 album. [10] Thacker has since been featured on subsequent Sum 41 albums. He co-wrote the title track and first single on the 2011 album Screaming Bloody Murder . That year, Sum 41 received a Grammy Award nomination in the Best Hard Rock/Metal Performance category for the song "Blood in My Eyes". [11]

Even after Dave Baksh rejoined Sum 41 in 2015, Thacker has remained with the group, expanding Sum 41 to a five-piece. [12] They have since released 13 Voices (2016), Order in Decline (2019), and their final album Heaven :x: Hell (2024).

Other musical projects and music production

Under the name Tommy, Tom Thacker played drums in the Canadian pop punk The McRackins for their 1995 album What Came First?. He returned again to play on their 1999 release Comicbooks and Bubblegum.

In 2013 Thacker toured with the Offspring filling in for guitarist Todd Morse. [13] [ non-primary source needed ] In July and August 2017 he toured with the Offspring again filling in for Morse who was filling in for lead guitarist Noodles. [14] [ non-primary source needed ]

Thacker has produced several critically well-regarded albums including By a Thread's self-titled third album and Boids' Quel Drag. [15]

Discography

Gob

Sum 41

Compilations

Music Production

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References

  1. ↑ Lindsay, Cam (August 25, 2014). "Tom Thacker of Gob and Sum 41 Speaks on Rocking Out Gracefully". Vice . Retrieved July 4, 2022. I'm 40.
  2. ↑ Thacker, Tom (April 11, 2021). "Thank you everyone for the birthday wishes. Quarantine birthday was actually amazing, a cozy lil party w my 2 favorite people! 🎉👨‍👩‍👦🎂+📸:@mabelko". Instagram . Retrieved July 13, 2022.
  3. ↑ https://exclaim.ca/music/article/gobs_tom_thacker
  4. ↑ "Gob interview". Archived from the original on April 14, 2009. Retrieved October 21, 2009.
  5. ↑ Grossman, Anna Jane (November 15, 2013). "Their Harmony Is Loud and Clear". The New York Times. Retrieved March 10, 2024.
  6. ↑ http://www.livefastmedia.ca/20-questions-tom-thacker
  7. ↑ Larry LeBlanc (February 12, 2000). "Morissette leads Canada's Juno nomination list". Billboard. pp. 45–. ISSN   0006-2510.
  8. ↑ "Gold Platinum Database: Gob". Canadian Recording Industry Association. Archived from the original on March 23, 2012. Retrieved July 12, 2011.
  9. ↑ "TheresNoSolution V2 :: Another Time Around". Archived from the original on April 29, 2009. Retrieved June 29, 2009.
  10. ↑ "Island | Island Def Jam". Islandrecords.com. Archived from the original on July 24, 2009. Retrieved December 8, 2011.
  11. ↑ https://web.archive.org/web/20120521223858/http://www.ontheredcarpet.com/Grammy-Awards-2012:-Check-out-the-list-of-nominations/8450580
  12. ↑ https://loudwire.com/sum-41-tom-thacker-dave-baksh-favorite-solos/
  13. ↑ @TomThacker41 (August 10, 2013). "So yeah, that was me on stage w @offspring..." (Tweet). Archived from the original on March 13, 2023. Retrieved May 22, 2023– via Twitter.
  14. ↑ "Noodles on Instagram: "Due to a sudden family matter I'm needed close to home right now and will therefore be missing a few shows. In the meantime, our buddy Todd (@toddsplanet) will be filling in for me, and Brown Tom (@dummyado) will filling in for Todd. So you'll be in very good hands. Just know that I hate to miss any of the shows, so I will rejoin the tour as soon as possible. Thanks for understanding. 📷: @gentlegiantdigital & @toddsplanet"". Instagram. Retrieved March 13, 2023.
  15. ↑ https://www.thepunksite.com/reviews/boids-quel-drag/
  16. ↑ Taylor, James (October 22, 2023). "Sum 41 – When We Were Young Festival 2023 – 'Landmines' & 'Heaven & Hell' Double Album". Event occurs at 8:08. Retrieved October 24, 2023– via YouTube. It should be out sometime in the early new year. That's what I think. That is the plan.
Guitarist for Sum 41
since 2006
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