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Ty Tabor | |
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 Tabor performing with King's X in 2009 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | September 17, 1961 Pearl, Mississippi, U.S. |
| Genres | Hard rock, progressive rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, record producer |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, vocals |
| Member of | King's X, The Jelly Jam |
| Formerly of | Platypus |
Ty Tabor (/ˈtaɪ ˈteɪbɜːr/ TAY-bur; born September 17, 1961) is an American musician. He is the lead guitarist, songwriter, and co-lead vocalist for the hard rock band King's X. Tabor has a wide-ranging guitar style, from big guitar riffs to middling melodic passages. His use of volume swells and ambient passages add an elemental texture to his compositions. He names his main influences as the Beatles, Allan Holdsworth, Johnny Winter, Ace Frehley, Mel Galley, Brian May, Alex Lifeson, Phil Keaggy, and the original Alice Cooper band.[1] In 2008, Tabor was added to the guitar show "Chop Shop's" list of "Top 100 Most Complete Guitar Players of All Time" at number 84.[2]
- ^ "Kings X's Ty Tabor: 5 Essential Guitar Albums". November 22, 2016. Retrieved April 24, 2017.
- ^ "JIMMY PAGE, JIMI HENDRIX, EDDIE VAN HALEN, STEVE VAI Among 'Chop Shop''s Top Guitarists". BlabberMouth. Archived from the original on March 15, 2009.