Tommy Shaw

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Tommy Shaw
Tommy Shaw performing with Styx on July 2, 2010, at Memorial Park in Omaha, Nebraska
Tommy Shaw performing with Styx on July 2, 2010, at Memorial Park in Omaha, Nebraska
Background information
Birth nameTommy Roland Shaw
Born (1953-09-11) September 11, 1953 (age 70)
Montgomery, Alabama, United States
GenresHard rock, progressive rock, bluegrass, heavy metal
Occupation(s)
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Vocals
  • guitar
  • keyboards
  • mandolin
  • banjo
Years active1967–present
Member ofStyx, Shaw Blades
Formerly ofDamn Yankees, MSFunk, the Smoke Ring
Websitetommyshaw.net

Tommy Roland Shaw (born September 11, 1953) is an American guitarist, singer and songwriter best known for his tenure in the rock band Styx as co-lead vocalist. In between his stints with Styx, he has played with other groups including Damn Yankees and Shaw Blades as well as releasing several solo albums.[1]

References[change | change source]

  1. "List of Billboard Top 40 hits for 1978". Retrieved September 9, 2006.