Tom Scholz | |
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 Scholz in 2008 | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Donald Thomas Scholz |
| Born | March 10, 1947 Toledo, Ohio, U.S |
| Origin | Boston, Massachusetts, U.S. |
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| Years active | 1969–present |
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| Member of | Boston |
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Kim Hart (m. 2007) |
Donald Thomas Scholz (born March 10, 1947)[1] is an American musician. He is the founder, main songwriter, primary guitarist, keyboardist and only remaining original member of the rock band Boston. He has appeared on every Boston release. Scholz, a multi-instrumentalist, plays guitar, bass, keyboards, and drums.
Scholz is an MIT-trained engineer who designed and built his own recording studio in an apartment basement in the early 1970s. A fan of rock music throughout his teen years, Scholz began writing songs while earning his master's degree at MIT.[2] The first Boston album was mostly recorded in his basement studio, primarily using devices he invented. After the success of Boston, he founded Scholz Research & Development, Inc. to develop and market his inventions, many under the Rockman brand. Scholz holds several patents related to his work at SR&D over the years.[3]
He was described by AllMusic as an "un-rock n' roll" figure who did not enjoy the limelight of being a performer, preferring to concentrate on music, production, and inventing new electronic equipment. In more recent years, he has dedicated much of his money and time to charitable work.[4]
- ^ McDonald, Chris (February 11, 2013). "Boston (iii)". Grove Music Online (8th ed.). Oxford University Press. doi:10.1093/gmo/9781561592630.article.A2234505. ISBN 978-1-56159-263-0.
- ^ Spotify. "About: Boston." Artist Biography. See Artist Bio.
- ^ "SR&D Patent Portfolio". rockman.fr. Retrieved November 26, 2021.
- ^ Kurutz, Steve. Tom Scholz – Allmusic