Tommy Gleeson is an English musician, songwriter, singer, guitarist and producer. He is a former member of English rock bands THE*GA*GA*S and Slaves to Gravity[1]
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| Background information | |
| Born | Somerset, England |
| Genres | Rock, hard rock, alternative rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, Singer, Guitarist, SongWriter, Producer |
| Years active | 2002–present |
| Member of | Feeder (Touring musician) |
| Formerly of | THE*GA*GA*S Slaves to Gravity |
| Website | www |
Career
editBorn and raised in Somerset, England, Gleeson began his musical career in 2002 when he formed the rock band THE*GA*GA*S, and served as the band's frontman. The band released their debut album, Tonight the Midway Shines, in 2005.[2][3][4][5]
After THE*GA*GA*S disbanded in 2006, Gleeson and three former members of THE*GA*GA*S formed Slaves to Gravity, an alternative hard rock band.[6][7][8][9][10][11] The band won the Kerrang! Award for 'Best British Newcomer' in 2008.[12][13] He left the band in 2011.[6]
In 2016, he became a touring member of Feeder, performing in the band's live performances, worldwide.[14][15]
Discography
editStudio Albums
edit- THE*GA*GA*S – Tonight the Midway Shines (2005)[16]
- Slaves to Gravity – Scatter the Crow (2008)
- Slaves to Gravity – Underwaterouterspace (2011)
Production and Mixing Work
edit- Chase the Day – Tabula Rasa (Production, 2016)
- Fairweather Friends – In My Bones EP (2019)
- Creature Creature – Two Finger Tantrum (Production/Mix, 2020)
- Fairweather Friends – Silver Linings EP (2021)
- Creature Creature – The Noise EP (Mix, 2024)
- Battalion of Flies – Where We Hide (Mix, 2024)
References
edit- ^ "Tommy Gleeson". equipboard.com. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
- ^ "Ga ga for the Ga Gas". Oxford Mail. 2005-03-19. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
- ^ "The Ga Ga's". Parkrocker.net - Rock im Park News und Forum (in German). 2005-04-23. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
- ^ "The Ga Ga's - Festival History". www.festivalsunited.com (in German). Retrieved 2025-03-06.
- ^ "Tom Gleeson | Audio Network UK". Audio Network. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
- ^ a b "Aborted - Bands - Triple G Events". www.triplegevents.com. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
- ^ Publishing, AMF Music. "Slaves to Gravity – AMF". Retrieved 2025-03-06.
- ^ "Slaves to Gravity: 'It's been a steep learning curve for us all'". The Linc. 2010-01-27. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
- ^ "Slaves To Gravity - Scatter The Crow - Rockfreaks.net". www.rockfreaks.net. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
- ^ Rushworth, Simon (2010-10-18). "REVIEW - ALTER BRIDGE & SLAVES TO GRAVITY". RUSHONROCK. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
- ^ "Ga Ga's Return as Slaves to Gravity!". Skiddle.com. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
- ^ "Blog Post 09 June 2020: Tommy Gleeson - Photography by Greig Clifford". Street / Documentary / Art Photography by Greig Clifford. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
- ^ "Tommy Gleeson on SoundBetter". SoundBetter. 2025-01-02. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
- ^ "Peach Guitars | Tommy Gleeson Interview". www.peachguitars.com. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
- ^ "Feeder - Albert Hall, Manchester, 20th March 2024". www.isolationrecords.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
- ^ "Tommy Gleeson". Discogs. Retrieved 2025-03-06.