Tallan Latz
| Tallan Noble Latz | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Tallan Noble Latz |
| Also known as | "The T-Man" |
| Born | September 22, 1999 Elkhorn, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Genres | Blues, Rock |
| Occupations | Musician |
| Instruments | Guitar Drums Harmonica Piano |
| Associated acts | T-Man's Blues Project Tallan "The T-Man" Latz and the Young Guns The Tallan Noble Latz Band |
| Website | http://www.tallanlatz.com |
Tallan Noble Latz (born September 22, 1999) is an American blues guitar player.[1]
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[edit] Biography
Tallan Latz was born to parents Carl and Doris Latz of Elkhorn, Wisconsin in the United States. He received his first musical instrument, a drum kit, at the age of three and began playing acoustic guitar at age four.[2] By the time he was five, a video of Joe Satriani had a major impact on the boy and he declared "That's what I want to do."[3] At the age of eight, he has played on-stage with performers the likes of Jackson Browne and Les Paul.[4] He appeared on the Rachel Ray show on January 21, 2009.[5]
Latz's musical influences include Stevie Ray Vaughan, Jimi Hendrix, Joe Bonamassa, Walter Trout, BB King, Buddy Guy, Joe Satriani, Steve Vai, Steve Miller, Eric Johnson, Led Zeppelin, Derek Trucks, Rush, Slash, Keith Urban, Craig Young, Johann Sebastian Bach and Ludwig van Beethoven.[2]
[edit] Controversy
In 2008, Latz's father Carl received a letter from the state of Wisconsin informing him that Tallan may not play club venues anymore, as a result of an anonymous e-mail sent to state officials complaining that he was too young to be performing in taverns and nightclubs. His booking agent also received an anonymous letter threatening her with death should she continue booking the 8-year old guitarist.[1]
[edit] Appearance on America's Got Talent
On July 14, 2009, Latz appeared as a contestant on America's Got Talent. He received a standing ovation from the audience, and all three judges approved of sending him to the next round.[6] On the July 29, 2009 episode, he was eliminated at the Las Vegas round at the start of the episode.[7]
[edit] References
- ^ a b Antlfinger, Carrie (2008-08-12). "8-year-old guitar wiz has reason to play the blues". USA Today. http://www.usatoday.com/life/music/2008-08-12-1817515996_x.htm. Retrieved 2010-07-30.
- ^ a b "Tallan's Biography". http://www.carllatz.com/Tallan's%20Bio.htm. Retrieved 2008-08-13.
- ^ Flanigan, Cathy (2007-09-08). "Those 2nd-grade blues: Elkhorn's 'T-Man' was inspired at 5 to join ageless tradition". Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Online. http://www.jsonline.com/story/index.aspx?id=658232. Retrieved 2008-08-13.
- ^ "T-Man's Corner". http://www.carllatz.com/tallans_corner.htm. Retrieved 2008-08-13.
- ^ "Rachel Ray Show Amazing Kids Segment". http://www.rachaelrayshow.com/show/segments/view/amazing-kids. Retrieved 2009-01-21.
- ^ "Hulu - America's Got Talent: Tallan Noble Latz's Performance". http://www.hulu.com/watch/82930/americas-got-talent-tallan-noble-latzs-performance. Retrieved 2009-07-14.[dead link]
- ^ "RNO summary, AGT Episode 11". http://www.realitynewsonline.com/cgi-bin/ae.pl?mode=1&article=article10386.art&page=1.
