Tom Waits: podcast appearances and interviews

Thomas Alan Waits, born on December 7, 1949, is an American singer, songwriter, composer, and actor known for his distinctive deep, gravelly voice. His lyrics often explore themes related to society’s underbelly and are delivered through a musical style that has evolved from his folk roots in the 1970s to incorporate influences from rock, jazz, Delta blues, opera, vaudeville, cabaret, funk, and experimental techniques. Waits began his musical career performing on the San Diego folk circuit and later moved to Los Angeles in 1972, where he worked as a songwriter and gained prominence with albums such as