Tom Freund | |
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Background information | |
Birth name | Thomas Hagström Freund |
Born | New York City United States | August 28, 1968
Genres | Folk rock, alternative rock, surf rock, jam rock, americana |
Occupation | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, ukulele, piano, double bass, mandolin |
Years active | 1992–present |
Labels | Cardas, Red Ant, Surf Road Records |
Website | Official web site |
Thomas Hagström Freund (born August 28, 1968) is an American singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Freund's music consists of elements of folk rock, americana and alternative rock. Freund met Ben Harper when he was attending Pitzer College in Claremont, California. In 1992 the duo released an album, Pleasure and Pain.[1] Not long after, he joined the alternative country group The Silos as their bassist, and moved to Austin, Texas. He released his debut solo album, North American Long Weekend, in 1998 and has released albums on his own Surf Road Records since 2000. While releasing his own music, Tom has also contributed to albums by artists including Graham Parker, Mandy Moore, and Josh Kelley.[2] Some of his work, including "Copper Moon", appeared on the TV program One Tree Hill, while other songs have appeared on Dawson's Creek and Parenthood.[3]