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Tommy Gleeson

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Tommy Gleeson
Background information
BornSomerset, England
GenresRock, hard rock, alternative rock
Occupation(s)Musician, Singer, Guitarist, SongWriter, Producer
Years active2002–present
Member ofFeeder (Touring musician)
Formerly ofTHE*GA*GA*S
Slaves to Gravity
Websitewww.tommygleesonmusic.com

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]

Career

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Born 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

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Studio Albums

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  • 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

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  • 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

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  1. ^ "Tommy Gleeson". equipboard.com. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  2. ^ "Ga ga for the Ga Gas". Oxford Mail. 2005-03-19. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  3. ^ "The Ga Ga's". Parkrocker.net - Rock im Park News und Forum (in German). 2005-04-23. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  4. ^ "The Ga Ga's - Festival History". www.festivalsunited.com (in German). Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  5. ^ "Tom Gleeson | Audio Network UK". Audio Network. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  6. ^ a b "Aborted - Bands - Triple G Events". www.triplegevents.com. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  7. ^ Publishing, AMF Music. "Slaves to Gravity – AMF". Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  8. ^ "Slaves to Gravity: 'It's been a steep learning curve for us all'". The Linc. 2010-01-27. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  9. ^ "Slaves To Gravity - Scatter The Crow - Rockfreaks.net". www.rockfreaks.net. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  10. ^ Rushworth, Simon (2010-10-18). "REVIEW - ALTER BRIDGE & SLAVES TO GRAVITY". RUSHONROCK. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  11. ^ "Ga Ga's Return as Slaves to Gravity!". Skiddle.com. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  12. ^ "Blog Post 09 June 2020: Tommy Gleeson - Photography by Greig Clifford". Street / Documentary / Art Photography by Greig Clifford. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  13. ^ "Tommy Gleeson on SoundBetter". SoundBetter. 2025-01-02. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  14. ^ "Peach Guitars | Tommy Gleeson Interview". www.peachguitars.com. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  15. ^ "Feeder - Albert Hall, Manchester, 20th March 2024". www.isolationrecords.co.uk. Retrieved 2025-03-06.
  16. ^ "Tommy Gleeson". Discogs. Retrieved 2025-03-06.