An Interview with Cinderella's Tom Keifer

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7 жыл бұрын

Tom Kiefer talks about his career while sitting in the administrative offices of the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.

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@porkymason6792 Жыл бұрын

No one will ever match his scream!! Love this man, his voice, his music!! I wish i could thank him in person for the impact he had on my life!!! The 80's will always be the best years of my life!!

@adrianfumi Жыл бұрын

Great scream but I honestly believe Roger Waters has a scream that would be absolutely difficult to replicate.

@Endrit719 4 ай бұрын

I wouldn't say no one will ever match his scream because there are the types of Ian Gillan, Kurt Kobain and many other singers that have a unique pleasant scream, but definitely Tom fits into that category of pleasant screams

@whiteyfisk9769 3 ай бұрын

Layne Staley surpasses him by a million miles

@tommyguns9008 Ай бұрын

I met him in Las Vegas. He’s an awesome individual .

@shawnfrederickson5775 5 жыл бұрын

Nothing but respect for Mr. Kiefer😎

@nomad1517 2 жыл бұрын

Any band that got noticed in the mainstream in the 80s is immediately legendary. Cinderella was really underrated. They deserved so much more recognition.

@JoeyP322 5 жыл бұрын

“Long Cold Winter” was one of the best albums from the 80s ‘hair band’ days...

@BojaneBugami 2 жыл бұрын

Total badass album

@edwintroy6957 2 жыл бұрын

Ya it was ,,,,,,depressing title heavy album no doubt

@cozmo5294 7 жыл бұрын

Tom keiifer one of the best frontmen of the 80's. cool guy

@loisdonaldson3384 5 жыл бұрын

I love this guy. He reminds me of my ex.

@StevenVerd 3 жыл бұрын

@@anastasiapopov7250 I just checked it out as per your recommendation, and it was awesome!

@jennifers8843 3 жыл бұрын

@@StevenVerd I shall check it out now!

@milanpolak 5 жыл бұрын

what a nice, humble and genuine guy...

@Cuzntime 6 жыл бұрын

Humble is an understatement.. Seen him perform at a small bar in front of a small crowd Dec 2017 and he still put 110% into the entire show.. I am a huge fan now..

@werquantum 5 жыл бұрын

Cuzntime Good to hear.

@sink38ms 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool story👍

@brianbronski4356 2 жыл бұрын

He’s been one of my favorite singers ever since he was in Cinderella. Saw them in concert back in 1987 and they were awesome

@fredfairchild8222 2 жыл бұрын

@@brianbronski4356 Me too! Evansville, Indiana '87 Bon Jovi/Cinderella. My very first concert and it was awesome

@clairefunnell8481 2 жыл бұрын

@@fredfairchild8222 hi from Toronto Canada 🇨🇦. Saw Cinderella in 1991 in Hamilton. Fantastic show.

@eddie7098 6 жыл бұрын

What a cool dude. God bless you tom.

@aaronzywicki6384 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah He Is Very Humble !

@user-hu1tr9jl6m 2 жыл бұрын

Уважение и восхищение!

@sarahandrews8055 2 жыл бұрын

It's been a very long time!

@joelewishenry7886 5 жыл бұрын

I love Cinderella. Brings back the best memories of my teenage years. Keifer was-is one of the best scream singer of the hard rock era.

@StreetTruckinTitan 2 жыл бұрын

I always thought he was a Steven Tyler knock off especially on Nobody's Fool but at least he didnt sound like every other band in the 80s like Poisuck or Motley Crue.

@g.m.5395 Жыл бұрын

*YESSS* !!!!!👌👏👍😆

@williamschubert3929 Жыл бұрын

Tom hang tough your music touches base almost all Cinderella's music is so iconic within the 80s great voice and great band

@clappertoniandelight9126 10 ай бұрын

I think that that was an unfortunate side effect from his looks. I mean he did not sound a thing like Steven Tyler in my opinion anyway, and his voice was way better in my opinion. I could not stand Steven Tyler's high pitched singing. Tom could sing clean and then go into that screamy rasp that is just awesome. I think from my standpoint, as a teen in the 80's, I never realized what actually amazing musicians these guys are. As an adult I can appreciate it more, because I am not a teenager just crushing on the band and loving the music., it is way deeper now if that makes sense. That opening guitar he played for Nobody's Fool in Moscow really opened my eyes to what an amazing guitarist he is too. Man oh man, I wish I could go back and do it all again.@@StreetTruckinTitan

@cassicamful 5 жыл бұрын

You can't have a conversation about 80s Rock and not include Tom Keifer. Always thought he was the coolest non arrogant rock star! He is so down to Earth.. A regular guy who's one of us! Blown away about how articulate and intelligent he is!

@JCridford 6 жыл бұрын

It's hilarious to look at Tom compared to his peers: He's aged really well, still looks cool, and can still write fantastic records! TK is the man :)

@barques95 7 жыл бұрын

He has a great speaking voice as well. He should have a radio show.

@floresnashvilledrummer 4 жыл бұрын

I agree! He's eloquent and anunciates really well.

@sylvia106 2 жыл бұрын

@@floresnashvilledrummer enunciate *

@denicecarlagordon Жыл бұрын

Yes is what I say before too about his voice

@mdnblues 5 ай бұрын

He kind of sounds like Stephen Colbert when he speaks, only that Stephen sounds a bit more enthusiastic lol

@MrDhigh745 6 жыл бұрын

He is the real deal! We stayed outside the gate until 2:00 am after a Cinderella show in 2005. We saw Tom walk out,waved to him.He must have walked 50 yards out just to talk to us.He's really shy,nice dude.My brothers first concert was really special.Thanks Tom.

@clintstryder1131 12 күн бұрын

That's a great memory.

@brandonjanuhowskimusic3034 Жыл бұрын

This is my 80's rock idol. The emotion that this man put in his music is amazing. I saw Faster Pussycat, L.A Guns, and The Tom Keifer band in Houston at Warehouse live on June 25, 2022. They put on one hell of a show. I will never forget getting to see my idol!

@Sam-yo1xd 7 жыл бұрын

Not only does he have a better voice now than what made him famous but the guy is such a great guitar player. Hats off to Tom. Great musician.

@baldvale5418 5 жыл бұрын

Tom, what goes around, comes around. You have given thousand's of people so much pleasure over the year's with your song's and dedication. That's why so many people still love you and your music today :)

@cindybucholtz9642 Жыл бұрын

My fave rock singer.so talented..great gutsnd performer

@cindyroaneagle7748 6 жыл бұрын

met him in Denver and he is the nicest person that I ever met and he has a loyal friend forever. KEIFER rules !!!!

@satishdass7460 6 жыл бұрын

This guy is an amazing musician.

@bingram69 7 жыл бұрын

One word... Humble

@MIZORAM_mafaka_hnamte 7 жыл бұрын

I AGREE ....

@oldqueen6040 6 жыл бұрын

Right

@Northwoodscamper45 4 жыл бұрын

Never forgot who he is and where he came from....Class act!!

@michaelpal5807 7 жыл бұрын

Tom Keifer What a Class act!! Such a humble honest pure soul this dude has!! Gotta love him! So happy you are healthy and your voice is Back!! Your Fierce a Amazing Flawless Musician!! Love your style and Fabulous Music!! Keep Jammin my friend!! love and peace to you!! Ali Estero Florida 💕💕💕💕💕💕❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

@necrogirl666 7 жыл бұрын

80's is the best generation.

@daehawk9585 6 жыл бұрын

Tom was the best scream singer of the 80s. Cinderella had so many great songs.

@Pwrcritter 5 жыл бұрын

No doubt, I saw them w Winger and Bullet boys in the late 80's, great show!

@martinkuliza 5 жыл бұрын

THE BEST...... that's debatable very very very fucking good, that's not debatable

@keithwallace2703 5 жыл бұрын

I really like Cinderella. Saw them twice. First time was at the West Palm Beach Auditorium . Great show.

@robertmetzger1753 3 жыл бұрын

SCREAM SINGER ? LOLOLOLHAHA I DON'T THINK I HAVE EVER HEARD THAT ! LOLOL I THINK I CALLED IT SCREECHING LOLOLOLHAHA

@antoniosciara7322 2 жыл бұрын

@@martinkuliza I agree. So many great ones. I would have to go with Brian Johnson on that one.

@gingerhipszky228 7 жыл бұрын

He is incredible and an incredibly nice guy.

@Chorkaloopa 7 жыл бұрын

Right on Tom Keifer for being such a good guy to put up with the interviewer. "Yep, yeah, right, yeah, yeah, heh, yup, right, right...." You get the picture.

@danielmorrison6180 5 жыл бұрын

Talented guy...underrated!

@DrShankenstein 6 жыл бұрын

He seems like one of the coolest dudes in music. Honestly! Down to earth cool! I so dig that! That's why I'm still a fan of his and all he does

@davidpersson3337 7 жыл бұрын

A REAL ROCK HERO

@cliffmeinhardt5682 2 жыл бұрын

I've seen these guys 9 times in Concert. Would have been 10 but they canceled a show in KC which broke my heart. This band was such a part of my life and Heartbreak Station clearly was the album that meant so much to me. Thank you Tom for the ride.

@alphasxsignal 7 жыл бұрын

He is a great person.

@kenthopkins6086 2 жыл бұрын

Tom's work today is better than ever. So thankful he is still creating. I always just loved the way he blends his own special style of blues and rock. It's just raw emotion. So good!

@denisemiller6196 5 жыл бұрын

Tom keifer u rock. Love ur style,,and ur very handsome xxxoooo

@richardbinder9662 5 жыл бұрын

Cool dude, he has so much respect for his fans and his inspirations. Some of the new artists should take note. Thanks for sharing your awesome music Tom !

@stevebeaudoin7234 6 жыл бұрын

Tom very humble and down to earth and one of the greatest singers of our time

@jeremywatson169 7 жыл бұрын

This guy is awesome I've been listening to this guy since I was a kid. All these years later it's cool to see him still doing it.

@svenzia 7 жыл бұрын

Right :9

@MadMax_1984 7 жыл бұрын

right,, haha, right...yeah

@carinapersson7332 7 жыл бұрын

Boay on the river

@carybarron5821 7 жыл бұрын

Tom your amazing! Much respect for overcoming the vocal cord paralysis and still sounding fucking awesome

@mykinks 6 жыл бұрын

Jeremy Watson agreed!

@theartisanrogue 7 жыл бұрын

So much incredible music from this dude, thank you Tom!

@svenzia 7 жыл бұрын

Right

@oldqueen6040 6 жыл бұрын

Right

@arden8424 3 жыл бұрын

So right

@TouchingClothProd 5 жыл бұрын

Saw Cinderella in Palo Alto CA in 1995, years after their glory days were over. They killed it. They put on a stadium-sized show in a tiny club. Love this guy.

@gabytill8384 6 жыл бұрын

Tom is amazing, with Cinderella and his band he's so talented!

@johnrichjr.415 7 жыл бұрын

open and honest . I've always been a fan and still am today. God bless you Tom.

@joeschmoe233 6 жыл бұрын

these old rockers just keep going because they all are such wonderful musicians.

@phayzyre1052 6 жыл бұрын

Yes indeed they are! Feel free to read the comment I just posted here.

@johnreed9050 5 жыл бұрын

They actually possess a little thing called talent which is missing in the autotune generation

@jacksnedden8161 7 жыл бұрын

Absolutely amazing voice and musician!!! Seems like a really cool guy too!!

@snuggs30 7 жыл бұрын

Met him in November and he is such a sweet guy! Love him

@jamesbaker3076 Жыл бұрын

Amazing story overcoming the voice issue. Great example for people to never quit. Keep trying keep fighting. I'm incredibly happy for him and his humility is awesome as well

@braddsn 6 жыл бұрын

A true class act, and the epitome of rock and roll. Overcomes anything that tries to stand in his way.

@papijamison5291 6 жыл бұрын

love his style and his music cinderella and his solo stuff...

@lauriepatneaude3253 5 жыл бұрын

I LOVED Cinderella!! They were and still are one of my favorite bands ever! The 80's put out the best bands and music!! My own kids are even 80's music fans because that's what they were raised on! Love you Tom!!

@geminisixx4 4 жыл бұрын

Such a very humble, down to earth guy. God Bless you Tom, Best wishes always..

@timothychipps2980 5 жыл бұрын

Tom Kiefer is a great singer-songwriter and I had a couple chances to meet him and he is a real person to hang out with

@mrc666ca 5 жыл бұрын

Although I liked Cinderella back i the day, I always saw them as an eighties band. After seeing some of his new stuff and listening to this interview, I have an gained immense amount of respect for this guy. Let hope he never stops!

@jennyhupp5523 6 жыл бұрын

Amazing and talented singer and songwriter

@libera2750 7 жыл бұрын

wish I was alive in the 80s! Awesome music that I listen to and try matching the music on my guitar. someday I hope the 80s music style returns!!

@Vinylrebel72 11 ай бұрын

Tom Keifer has so much talent, he’s one of the GREATEST vocalists and guitarists, he’s just amazing, and he’s super humble. Such a great guy!

@joeygay7115 3 жыл бұрын

Cinderella was an awesome show. Whole show was spot on. Toms vocal range at the show was def one of the best I've heard live

@DanInBranson 6 жыл бұрын

When you look at the long list of metal musicians and the ones who didn't have the public battles with alcohol and drugs, or outbursts of tempers, or cheating on their wives, and all the other perils of rock & roll, Tom is in the top of the list of guys who is a genuinely good guy and managed to not be one of the prima donna degenerates. He's a dude you would just love to sit down, chillout with, and listen to his music and his stories and you would feel like you were with a decent human being.

@margomazzeo1680 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah..definitely..💝🎈🎼🎶🎵🎧

@jamesheskey4797 Жыл бұрын

This was a great comment

@1976HHHS 7 жыл бұрын

Tom, you're such a Sweetheart! Love you! 💜

@DoubleVisionandco 7 жыл бұрын

Tom is a brilliant song writer. I've always felt "heartbreak station" was a underrated masterpiece. That song had number 1 written all over it and didn't make the top 20.

@elizabethhope991 5 жыл бұрын

Agreed

@carolynsantos2382 4 жыл бұрын

My favorite.

@spottedsaint957 3 жыл бұрын

I agree! I used to have that album, as well as "Night Songs" and "Long Cold Winter". Cinderella was a great band!

@wotsdis9610 3 жыл бұрын

"Heartbreak Station" was underrated, but "Still Climbing" was not only underrated, it was also completely forgotten

@johnvetere 3 жыл бұрын

1st love the music ans sorry for your problem and got over them. Sorry to here about Jeff Lebar. My condolences to this family and friends and the band members.

@snowman374th 7 жыл бұрын

"You think you're getting somewhere, then you realize you're not" Well said Tom. And that seems to be the story of my life.

@potatolew4495 4 жыл бұрын

@Funk Enstein I second that brother.

@margomazzeo1680 4 жыл бұрын

Here..here..me too..

@robertcronin6603 3 жыл бұрын

Doing any better these days, brother?

@snowman374th 3 жыл бұрын

@@robertcronin6603 We giving it hell. lmao.. Business is picking up surprisingly. It's been tough though. How bout you?

@klistarf 7 жыл бұрын

What a cool guy! Great interview. So glad you got through your problems, Tom! Been a fan since Castle Donington '87. Best wishes, Mate... \m/ (:o)

@Sneginka_7 Жыл бұрын

Том Кифер интересный собеседник. Не знала о его проблеме со связками. Рада, что он преодолел эти трудные времена и находится в хорошей форме. Желаю ему крепкого здоровья и дальше радовать нас своим творчеством!👍👏💗💞💗🎼🎵🎶🎤🎧🎸🎹🎸🥁💿📀

@mikaelbaek4877 7 жыл бұрын

I really hope I can see u in your concert trough my life. God bless you Tom. From Korea

@binarycat8919 Жыл бұрын

He is a down to earth artist that is committed to his craft. The honesty shows in his songwriting and performance. So thankful for his music.

@remi9018 5 жыл бұрын

Very humble rock star

@xxxuntoxicatedxxx2002 6 жыл бұрын

And a fabulous pianist to boot! Tom is really amazing. A HUGE contributor to the best of **THE BEST** of rock n roll! He looks healthy & amazing for a rocker.

@hunterelite2327 7 жыл бұрын

Think your great Tom you and I born same day and month and year!Many more!!Best wishes Tom!!!

@sharrose7594 5 жыл бұрын

Just got back from tom keifer concert so amazing and fun thanks for the great show

@punkrock1989 5 жыл бұрын

Cool guy to talk to

@user-co3pd8ol6h 3 жыл бұрын

Nice to hear from Tom. I definitely never forget the greatest live in Moscow with lots of super bands 80s and Cinderella was the best among those super duper legends. Love from Korea.

@guitarzen7080 2 жыл бұрын

What an amazing musician and good person. Every time Ive ever seen him he has been so cool and humble. Thanks Tom for everything you gave/give us.🤩🤘

@dreamstokeep 7 жыл бұрын

Decent guy great voice awesome band!!

@joannp5806 6 жыл бұрын

Tom,ur proof,Drs don't know everything! Still loving ur music, Rock on forever! 😚

@BUNKERJR53 5 жыл бұрын

Tom is one of the greatest vocalist, guitar player, song writer, and "Front Man" on the planet! He doesn't get older, he gets better! What a soulful rock singer!

@hoosierdaddy2308 3 жыл бұрын

Talented guy. I saw Cinderella open for Bon Jovi in like 84 and they were good, but then saw them on the ling cold winter tour and was just blown away. That album, the long cold winter album was by far my favorite. Blues blues blues which is what I love. I also play guitar and I sat down and figured out all the songs on that album. It's just killer and Tom is a great musician!

@christohr9957 7 жыл бұрын

Way more cooler than I would have thought ... awesome

@terrycrotts2522 6 жыл бұрын

Christophεr a lot of people didn't realize how cool Tom really was. He was the epitome of a rock and roll star!! Down to earth and gets down hard when needed!!

@danswartout7473 7 жыл бұрын

I was so happy when I found the record Still Climbing . I thought there were only 3 records. What a treat that was .

@ryant3600 6 жыл бұрын

to me personally, I think that was their peak. Such a great album, but sadly it came out a little to late for the music scene..

@diningroomfish5470 4 жыл бұрын

I met tom 2016 after a show, lifetime dream to have met him, awesome guy, hope you keep coming to philly, TK Forever 🤘

@chrisrose3967 5 жыл бұрын

I saw Cinderella once back in 1988 with Bon Jovi Lita Ford and Scorpions 2 nights in a row in Munich. 2 of the best concerts I ever visited

@PapaJVinyl Жыл бұрын

Saw his tour in Nashville last summer 2022. Absolutely amazing! I have so much respect for him as a musician and person. He's always been one of those guys that's kept it real, he's never been one we hear about negatively in the press, and his music both Cinderella and Solo is just so amazing. I love how articulate and intelligent he appears. He's one of those guys that you would want to just sit down and hear stories from. Can't wait to see him again this year. If you haven't gotten to see him, do yourself a big favor and make the journey.

@Gizzmoization 7 жыл бұрын

I swear I still bow to Tom Keifer who the hell can make their voice change because of a challenge A men brother

@julekdom 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you Tom for all the great music. You're the best

@headbangerscastle 6 жыл бұрын

he had one of the best voices in rock, such a shame, but now from what I hear he is sounding great.

@IgorSemenuk 7 жыл бұрын

Tom, you're one of the most distinctive voices of my late teens! You've got a great voice and you write great songs!

@danielmiloknoja8640 3 жыл бұрын

WE are blessed to have you Tom and your musik!

@davidb9706 6 жыл бұрын

i liked them growing up in the 80s but now in my 40s i'm really listening to their entire albums. love this guy. i remember when i first saw him i didn't think it strange at all that a bunch of dudes were called "Cinderella" and were basically wearing dresses and had long locks. ahh the non-judgmental days of the 80s. i just knew i liked it and thought it was cool. so sad the "music" of today. was talking to my bud as a bunch of wives were playing some crappy 90s song from beyonce and i said i never listened to the radio after the early 90s...he said that song was from that era. i explained it wasn't a song but just a chick and a microphone. no band. no musicians. i hate that about all these decades after the 80s. i want my mtv dammit!

@yngwiegames 4 жыл бұрын

I'm 14 and i hate the new music i love 80s and 70s rock it's talent and not fake shit they call music now

@markmusselman4432 2 жыл бұрын

One of the most talented people in music right here and one of the best if not the best band in the 8os

@user-hu1tr9jl6m 2 жыл бұрын

У Тома особенное звучание голоса , голос создан для рок музыки, высокие ноты хрипота , не у всех солистов рок групп такой голос, завораживает, класс том куфер самый лучший

@marjoriebye2771 7 жыл бұрын

so happy that he is still creating....!!!! my first love

@UChainT 6 жыл бұрын

One of the best

@jbw9999 6 жыл бұрын

What a talent, and class act.

@stevepen 4 жыл бұрын

I was lucky enough to see Cinderella play live. Only then can you appreciate how good of a musician Tom Keifer is. I remember he would play like 3 different instruments on every song, I couldn't believe it. I mean the songs, the voice, the lyrics are all great but this guy is also an unbelievable musician. Tom, if your out there reading this one day... Thank You!

@markdibble7220 3 жыл бұрын

Somebody save me I lost my job and they kicked me out of my tree! One the best bands to come out of the 80's I was 13 when they hit the scene it's 2021 I'm still lovin it.

@lifesmythtv2608 6 жыл бұрын

Seems very intelligent and a genuine nice guy. Bon Jovi / Cinderella was my first concert ever, and “Nobody’s Fool” was one of the early songs I learned to play on the geetar.

@gartmanxxx Жыл бұрын

Tom is a class act. He’s been through some battles and keeps on going. Respect his courage and endurance.

@wandyarce7391 6 жыл бұрын

Talented, Brilliant & Humble. 😘👊

@Corey-wx8jj 5 жыл бұрын

Tom is such a cool guy, true legend🤘🤘🤘

@missyhurst6858 4 жыл бұрын

You were so damn gorgeous. Don't we all wish we could go back in time. Loved your voice and music. 👍🎸🎸🎼

@zenwarrior3603 3 жыл бұрын

"When you are making music you don't stop until you feel good about it" ~ Tom Kieffer Great quote!

@tiffinyflora8462 7 жыл бұрын

Love you Tom!!!

@80srockerable 4 жыл бұрын

Never heard his talking voice much. Lower than I expected. Yet can hit those high notes so darn well.

@georgerodriguez7116 6 жыл бұрын

one of my favorite bands an bluesy singer of the 80s

@terrycrotts2522 6 жыл бұрын

George Rodriguez absolutely

@pablorojas259 3 жыл бұрын

One true artist and a total gentleman, great work Tom!

@robertou3983 3 жыл бұрын

Mexico salutes you Tom.... Thank you for your incredible, moving and inspiring music. Respect and appreciation to you amigo!

@rogergress9520 4 жыл бұрын

One of the coolest singers ever! His voice and talent are a touch above. I am so happy his vocals were restored. God Bless him!