Tom Keifer

In the age of bloated, has-been rock stars who are exploiting nostalgia for the sake of a glorified cash grab, Tom Keifer is a breath of fresh air. He is the consummate blues man, aging like a fine wine. The voice is still there, as is the musicianship. I first saw Cinderella in 1986, and I feel like I was transported back to that night, seeing Tom and his band perform. He played all the hits with the fury of a musician fighting for his very soul. In a world that is hard-pressed to provide joy, for a blessed two hours I was 15 again, experiencing an emotional release through the only true unifier - music. For some it’s a needle, some it’s a pill, but like Tom, for me it’s rock and roll.