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'''Thomas Arnold "Tom" Thacker''' (born April 11, 1974<ref>http://noisey.vice.com/en_ca/blog/tom-thacker-of-gob-and-sum-41-interview</ref>) is the lead guitarist and lead singer for Canadian [[punk rock]] group [[Gob (band)|Gob]], as well as a producer. Thacker formed Gob with [[Theo Goutzinakis]] in 1993. Thacker is also the co-lead guitarist and backing vocalist for [[Sum 41]]. In 2006, he was hired as Sum 41's touring guitarist, replacing former guitarist [[Dave Baksh]], who left the band for nine years, returning in 2015. Thacker became an official band member in 2009. |
'''Thomas Arnold "Tom" Thacker''' (born April 11, 1974<ref>http://noisey.vice.com/en_ca/blog/tom-thacker-of-gob-and-sum-41-interview</ref>) is the lead guitarist and lead singer for Canadian [[punk rock]] group [[Gob (band)|Gob]], as well as a producer. Thacker formed Gob with [[Theo Goutzinakis]] in 1993. Thacker is also the co-lead guitarist and backing vocalist for [[Sum 41]]. In 2006, he was hired as Sum 41's touring guitarist, replacing former guitarist [[Dave Baksh]], who left the band for nine years, returning in 2015. Thacker became an official band member in 2009. |
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Thacker has been in films ''[[Going the Distance (2004 film)|Going the Distance]]'' and ''Sharp as Marbles''. He is also a vegetarian. He was born in [[Langley, British Columbia (city)|Langley]], [[British Columbia|BC]], Canada.<ref>http://www.orlandofloridaguide.com/entertainment/music/bands/gob/interview.htm |
Thacker has been in films ''[[Going the Distance (2004 film)|Going the Distance]]'' and ''Sharp as Marbles''. He is also a vegetarian. He was born in [[Langley, British Columbia (city)|Langley]], [[British Columbia|BC]], Canada.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.orlandofloridaguide.com/entertainment/music/bands/gob/interview.htm |accessdate=October 21, 2009 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20090414071938/http://www.orlandofloridaguide.com:80/entertainment/music/bands/gob/interview.htm |archivedate=April 14, 2009 }}</ref> |
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in 2013 he played 2 shows with [[The Offspring]] filling in for Todd Morse |
in 2013 he played 2 shows with [[The Offspring]] filling in for Todd Morse |
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Thacker also joined [[Sum 41]] as a touring lead guitarist in late 2006. He also plays keyboards for Sum 41, and provides backing vocals. |
Thacker also joined [[Sum 41]] as a touring lead guitarist in late 2006. He also plays keyboards for Sum 41, and provides backing vocals. |
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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.<ref>http://theresnosolution.com/en/ |
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.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://theresnosolution.com/en/ |accessdate=June 29, 2009 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20090429034506/http://theresnosolution.com:80/en/ |archivedate=April 29, 2009 }}</ref> On July 20, 2009, [[Steve Jocz]] of Sum 41 stated on the band's official website that the band finished all their tour dates for 2009 and confirmed that Thacker will be appearing on the upcoming Sum 41 album.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.islandrecords.com/site/artist_newsinfo.php?uf_item_id=2-1734744&uf_system_id=0&artist_id=259 |title=Island | Island Def Jam |publisher=Islandrecords.com |date= |accessdate=2011-12-08}}</ref> |
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Thacker has said many times that he wrote a track by the name of "Panic Attack" for [[Sum 41]]'s latest album ''[[Screaming Bloody Murder]]''. Since then, the track has been remade, re-arranged and renamed "[[Screaming Bloody Murder (song)|Screaming Bloody Murder]]" by frontman [[Deryck Whibley]]. It was released as the first single off the album with the same name, on February 8, 2011. Even though it was confirmed that Thacker will be recording guitars for ''Screaming Bloody Murder'', he eventually said that Whibley has recorded all the guitars by himself, and that he had no input in the recording, except the pre-production for the album. |
Thacker has said many times that he wrote a track by the name of "Panic Attack" for [[Sum 41]]'s latest album ''[[Screaming Bloody Murder]]''. Since then, the track has been remade, re-arranged and renamed "[[Screaming Bloody Murder (song)|Screaming Bloody Murder]]" by frontman [[Deryck Whibley]]. It was released as the first single off the album with the same name, on February 8, 2011. Even though it was confirmed that Thacker will be recording guitars for ''Screaming Bloody Murder'', he eventually said that Whibley has recorded all the guitars by himself, and that he had no input in the recording, except the pre-production for the album. |
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On September 2, 2011, in an interview with [[Todd Morse]] of [[The Operation M.D.]], he said that the band plans to go on their first ever European tour in December, with possibly Tom Thacker playing lead guitar. [[Matt Brann]] is rumored to join the touring line-up on drums.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wW7ofQCBrhk&feature=player_embedded |title=Operation MD France - Interview de Todd Morse à Paris |publisher=YouTube |date=2011-09-02 |accessdate=2011-12-08}}</ref> In an interview with Thacker, he has confirmed that he was the one to suggest Cone and Todd to tour with the Operation M.D. in the winter, after [[Sum 41]] cancelled all their tour dates for the rest of 2011.<ref>http://theresnosolution.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=14386&view=unread |
On September 2, 2011, in an interview with [[Todd Morse]] of [[The Operation M.D.]], he said that the band plans to go on their first ever European tour in December, with possibly Tom Thacker playing lead guitar. [[Matt Brann]] is rumored to join the touring line-up on drums.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wW7ofQCBrhk&feature=player_embedded |title=Operation MD France - Interview de Todd Morse à Paris |publisher=YouTube |date=2011-09-02 |accessdate=2011-12-08}}</ref> In an interview with Thacker, he has confirmed that he was the one to suggest Cone and Todd to tour with the Operation M.D. in the winter, after [[Sum 41]] cancelled all their tour dates for the rest of 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://theresnosolution.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f%3D4%26t%3D14386%26view%3Dunread#p354986 |accessdate=September 21, 2011 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=http://web.archive.org/web/20120402045705/http://theresnosolution.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=14386&view=unread |archivedate=April 2, 2012 }}</ref> |
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==Discography== |
==Discography== |
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Tom Thacker | |
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 Thacker performing with Sum 41 in 2010 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Thomas Arnold Thacker |
| Also known as | Brown Tom |
| Born | April 11, 1974 Langley, BC, Canada |
| Genres | Pop punk, punk rock, alternative rock, hard rock, melodic hardcore |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, keyboards |
| Labels | Aquarius |
Thomas Arnold "Tom" Thacker (born April 11, 1974[1]) is the lead guitarist and lead singer for Canadian punk rock group Gob, as well as a producer. Thacker formed Gob with Theo Goutzinakis in 1993. Thacker is also the co-lead guitarist and backing vocalist for Sum 41. In 2006, he was hired as Sum 41's touring guitarist, replacing former guitarist Dave Baksh, who left the band for nine years, returning in 2015. Thacker became an official band member in 2009.
Thacker has been in films Going the Distance and Sharp as Marbles. He is also a vegetarian. He was born in Langley, BC, Canada.[2]
in 2013 he played 2 shows with The Offspring filling in for Todd Morse
Professional career
Gob (1993–present)
Thacker is one of the vocalists and guitarists in the punk rock band Gob. He formed the band 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. The current bassist and drummer, Steven Fairweather and Gabe Mantle, joined the band after the band went through several other bassists.
Sum 41 (2006–present)
Thacker also joined Sum 41 as a touring lead guitarist in late 2006. 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.[3] On July 20, 2009, Steve Jocz of Sum 41 stated on the band's official website that the band finished all their tour dates for 2009 and confirmed that Thacker will be appearing on the upcoming Sum 41 album.[4]
Thacker has said many times that he wrote a track by the name of "Panic Attack" for Sum 41's latest album Screaming Bloody Murder. Since then, the track has been remade, re-arranged and renamed "Screaming Bloody Murder" by frontman Deryck Whibley. It was released as the first single off the album with the same name, on February 8, 2011. Even though it was confirmed that Thacker will be recording guitars for Screaming Bloody Murder, he eventually said that Whibley has recorded all the guitars by himself, and that he had no input in the recording, except the pre-production for the album.
On September 2, 2011, in an interview with Todd Morse of The Operation M.D., he said that the band plans to go on their first ever European tour in December, with possibly Tom Thacker playing lead guitar. Matt Brann is rumored to join the touring line-up on drums.[5] In an interview with Thacker, he has confirmed that he was the one to suggest Cone and Todd to tour with the Operation M.D. in the winter, after Sum 41 cancelled all their tour dates for the rest of 2011.[6]
Discography
Gob
- Gob (1994)
- Too Late... No Friends (1995)
- How Far Shallow Takes You (1998)
- World According to Gob (2001)
- Foot in Mouth Disease (2003)
- Muertos Vivos (2007)
- Gob documentary (2012)
- Apt. 13 (2014)
Sum 41
- All the Good Shit (2009) - live tracks
- Screaming Bloody Murder (2011) - co-wrote the first single
- Live at the House of Blues, Cleveland 9.15.07 (2011)
Others
- Various Artists - FUBAR: The Album (2002)
- By a Thread (2011) (producer)
- Floodlight (2009) (producer)
- Steven Fairweather (2014) (producer)
References
- ^ http://noisey.vice.com/en_ca/blog/tom-thacker-of-gob-and-sum-41-interview
- ^ http://web.archive.org/web/20090414071938/http://www.orlandofloridaguide.com:80/entertainment/music/bands/gob/interview.htm. Archived from the original on April 14, 2009. Retrieved October 21, 2009.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help); Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ http://web.archive.org/web/20090429034506/http://theresnosolution.com:80/en/. Archived from the original on April 29, 2009. Retrieved June 29, 2009.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help); Unknown parameter|deadurl=ignored (|url-status=suggested) (help) - ^ "Island | Island Def Jam". Islandrecords.com. Retrieved 2011-12-08.
- ^ "Operation MD France - Interview de Todd Morse à Paris". YouTube. 2011-09-02. Retrieved 2011-12-08.
- ^ http://web.archive.org/web/20120402045705/http://theresnosolution.com/forum/viewtopic.php?f=4&t=14386&view=unread. Archived from the original on April 2, 2012. Retrieved September 21, 2011.
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