Tom Hamilton (musician)

Tom Hamilton
Hamilton with Thin Lizzy in 2016
Hamilton with Thin Lizzy in 2016
Background information
Birth nameThomas William Hamilton
Born (1951-12-31) December 31, 1951 (age 72)
Colorado Springs, Colorado, U.S.
Genres
Occupations
  • Musician
  • songwriter
InstrumentsBass guitar, electric guitar
Years active1965–present
Labels
Websiteaerosmith.com

Thomas William Hamilton (born December 31, 1951) is an American musician and songwriter who serves as the bassist for the hard rock band Aerosmith.

Hamilton has regularly co-written songs for Aerosmith, including two of the band's biggest successes: "Sweet Emotion" (1975) and "Janie's Got a Gun" (1989). Hamilton occasionally plays guitar (e.g. "Uncle Salty", "Sick as a Dog"),[1] sings backing vocals (e.g. "Love in an Elevator") and on rare occasions, lead vocals ("Up On the Mountain").[2] He was a 2001 inductee in the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Aerosmith.

  1. ^ Toys in the Attic 1993 Remastered Liner Notes
  2. ^ Big Ones Liner Notes