Tom Keifer

About

Carl Thomas Keifer, born January 26, 1961, is an American musician best known as the lead singer, primary songwriter, and one of the guitarists for the hard rock band Cinderella. His distinctive vocal style has become a defining characteristic of his artistry. Keifer's vocals are described as raspy and skyscraping, with Ultimate Classic Rock famously characterizing his sound as resembling "the result of gargling motor oil before hitting the vocal booth." His unique vocal delivery and contributions to the hard rock genre have earned him recognition among music critics and fans alike. He is considered by some to be among the greatest glam metal vocalists of his era.