Tom Liwa | |
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 Performing at Zeche Zollverein in 2007. | |
| Background information | |
| Birth name | Thomas Greiner |
| Born | 25 October 1961 Duisburg, Germany |
| Genres | rock |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1985–present |
| Labels | Glitterhouse, Ludwig (Indigo), Normal (Indigo), Scratch'N' (Indigo), Moll (EFA), V2 (Universal), Rough Trade |
| Website | Tom Liwa's website Flowerpornoes website |
Tom Liwa (born Thomas Greiner, 25 October 1961) is a German singer-songwriter who has been performing as a solo artist in addition to being a founding member and frontman of the band Flowerpornoes. While his artistic solo output long went unnoticed by German mainstream news sources and radio stations, he was recognised early on for his work with the band.[1] In recent years, he has been receiving increased attention due both to a steady fan-base[2] and various collaborations and contributions, e.g. to Klee's 2006 album Zwischen Himmel und Erde.[3] Liwa has cited Joni Mitchell's Hejira as one of his favourite albums and as a major musical influence, and has named Neil Young as an early idol.[4][5]
- ^ Hoff, Hans (1 April 2005). "Stiller Tröster mit Gitarre" (in German). Die Welt. Retrieved 14 February 2008.
- ^ Brüggemeyer, Maik. "Der Wim Wenders unter den Troubadouren" (in German). Rolling Stone.de. Archived from the original on 7 July 2011. Retrieved 14 February 2008.
- ^ Brunster-Introzzi, Nina (5 March 2007). "Deutschpopper Klee: Ihre kaum hörbare Stimme singt von Liebe" (in German). Westdeutsche Zeitung. Retrieved 14 February 2008.
- ^ Neumann, Fiete & Arne. "Das Leben als Tom Liwa-Song (interview)" (in German). musicmagnet.de. Archived from the original on 19 June 2008. Retrieved 14 February 2008.
- ^ Liwa, Tom. "über Joni Mitchells HEJIRA – eine autobiografische Plattenkritik" (in German). Superstar magazine. Archived from the original on 26 January 2008. Retrieved 14 February 2008.