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Thomas John Peterson (born May 9, 1950), better known as Tom Petersson, is an American musician who is best known as the bass guitar player for the rock band Cheap Trick. [1]
Aug 25, 2015 · Just ask Tom Petersson, who split from Cheap Trick on Aug. 25, 1980, just as the band were set to release their fifth studio album, All Shook Up. Everything had been on an upward...
Cheap Trick is an American rock band from Rockford, Illinois, formed in 1973 by guitarist Rick Nielsen, bassist Tom Petersson, lead vocalist Robin Zander and drummer Bun E. Carlos. [ a][ 3] Their work bridged elements of '60s guitar pop, '70s hard rock, and the emerging punk rock sound, and would help set the template for subsequent power pop ...
Tom Petersson is founding bassist of the rock group Cheap Trick and the inventor of the 12 string bass.
May 31, 2021 · CHEAP TRICK bassist Tom Petersson has opened up about his recent operation. The 71-year-old musician underwent open-heart surgery three months ago, forcing him to sit down during the band's early...
Jul 12, 2024 · Having invented the massive 12-string bass sound back in 1978, Cheap Trick’s Tom Petersson earned his place as one of the most innovative bassists in rock ’n’ roll.
Jan 8, 2020 · Of course, Petersson—whose sonic search started out on a 1964 Gibson Thunderbird and most recently features his signature Gretsch White Falcon 12-string—is best known as the anchor of Cheap Trick, for whom he also writes and provides background vocals.
Sep 13, 2021 · In an interview, Cheap Trick's Tom Petersson discusses the power of the band's latest album, "In Another World," among other things. Ken Sharp. Updated: Sep 13, 2021. Original: Sep 13, 2021.
Apr 9, 2021 · CHEAP TRICK bassist Tom Petersson has revealed that he is recovering from open-heart surgery. The 70-year-old rocker addressed his health status one day after the band's appearance on...
Jun 2, 2021 · Cheap Trick co-founder and bassist Tom Petersson underwent open heart surgery back in March. In a recent interview on the Talking Rock with Meltdown podcast, the rocker talked about the procedure and gave an update three months after the operation.