Cinderella's Tom Keifer - Wikipedia: Fact or Fiction? 

Probably one of the most musically talented front men of the 80’s honestly. Everyone else had an Ego as big as their hair. Yet Tom was the only one playing lead guitar and singing, flying under the radar selling millions of records.

Tom seems like a really nice person, very humble

What a gentle soul. Every mannerism emanates complete calm.

underrated singer and guitarist.

seems like a quiet, soft spoken, almost shy guy....nothing like his Mighty Roar of his vocals. One of my favorites....they looked Glam..my friends called them Cinderfella...but they had that Bluesy Hard Rock vibe .

Tom and Cinderella made the summer of 1986 one of the top 2 best summers i have ever had.

His voice is very powerful. 35 yrs ago and still listening

One of the most unique voices in rock!!!

Dude has aged well..

I like watching interviews with Tom: he is a bona-fide rock star who nevertheless behaves, talks, and treats others like a kind and cool guy.

I've seen Cinderella five times and they've never disappointed. They were amazing every time and sound unbelievable live. And they don't do a lot of talking, they just play one tune after another until they're done. Very underrated band.

Tom is so kind. For me one of the nicest people in music business. Good to have him back!

The man is still a doll.

Terrific singer and songwriter. I've always been a fan.

He seemed so shy and nervous. Not what I expected but endearing!

Tim Keifer comes across as a nice guy. Way to go Tom, and thanks for all the great music over the years!

tom seems so gentle and humble, he’s gorgeous 🤍

Tom Keifer made me fall in love with 80s metal! Awesome guy and a great singer!

I don't know if people really understand what Tom, or that Tom gave his voice away to Rock n Roll. to us. and I'm so grateful of the sounds that we will always have when we hear his voice singing " don't know what you got , til it's gone ". Or any other songs he did with 100% Pure heart felt Rock N Roll. We are forever grateful to you.

i love this man. hes always been so lighthearted and just so lacking of ego. hes such a sweet guy.

He looks and sounds beautiful being 57! Way to go Tom Keifer!!!😍😍😍

Cinderella was a great band.

absolutely one of my fave bands and singers! Tom is so humble and has the cutest smile still 🖤

Tom Keifer...so talented, then and now!

Tom was one of the best lead singers, he had the absolute best hair back in the early eighties. No one could match his hair.

I can't wait to see Tom Keifer on the stage again. Him and his band put on a great show. 👍🎸🎸🎸🎸

my fave band from the 80s. "long cold winter" is one of the best album ever made. so much memories.. 80s is a great era for me.

Such a talented singer and guitarist. I started playing because of him

Thank God, he can sing again. Love his voice. Love his music

TOM is an awesome singer and Cinderella one of the 80's greats Rock bands.

Really sweet guy but painfully shy. I have met him and cruised with him. He is glad to talk to talk to fans but it is like pulling teeth to get him out, then he warms up and loves talking to fans.

He’s so intriguing looking... is he Native American mixed? He’s beautiful

That was really cool. Seems like a really cool chill guy. Love his music.

Tom, if you ever happen to read this, thank you so much for the music. It has been such a gift in my life. I owe you guys a lot. The price I payed for a ticket to see you guys open for Bon Jovi during the "Slippery" tour, then "Night Songs" on cassette at 14 after seeing you guys live, again on CD at 18, and "Long Cold Winter" at 19, was not enough for all the enrichment that music brought to me. YOU sir, made the 14 year old me want to learn to play guitar. I'm still learning at 49 lol. I tell people I play AT guitar, not play guitar. Your playing had/has so much feeling in it. It was pretty rare by that time, and is unfortunately almost non existent today. The blues in your music really came out of that Les Paul. Thank you, the band, the late great Jeff LaBar, and I don't want forget the medical professionals that helped with your voice. Oh, almost forgot, I'm proud to call you a fellow Tennessean. While I live in the foothills of mountains to the east of you in Nashville, I hope it's everything you were looking for in a place to live, and found you a home instead. Welcome home, you and your family are most welcome and we're glad you're here! Anyone that is not a fan of this man's music, what are you waiting for? You've come this far, do yourself a favor and go listen to anything he's done. I promise you, if you like that style of music, you will not regret it. My old boss was about 5 year younger than me. He grew up listening to grunge, but it didn't speak to him. He found Van Halen and came alive. He thought that was the end all be all. We were talking about music one day and he asked me about "Hair Bands" and which were my favorites. I named two bands, the first he knew, Motley Crue (own every album, every book, some on audiobook, own(ed) all the shows, saw them live during "To Fast For Love", "Shout at the Devil", Girls, Girls, Girls" and "Dr. Feelgood", and who doesn't love "The Dirt" on Netflix...but the book is better and worse lol). The second was Cinderella. He had never heard of them, or heard a single song. I gave him a list of songs, with links to RU-vid videos, in an email. He called me ~ 30 minutes later saying how blown away he was. He loved it all. His wife did too when she heard them. He bought every album on iTunes that day, most without hearing a single song off of. The way he got her hooked was a bit different than most people. She loves ballads/love songs. So he asked me what to hit her with to start. I told him to let her hear the version of "Don't Know What You Got (Till It's Gone)" from the "VH1 Classic Metal Mania: Stripped" album. That did it for her. Actually, if you haven't heard all of it, do. That song, "Every Rose has it's thorn" from Poison, "I saw Red" from Warrant, "Sister Christian" from Night Ranger, and "Silent Lucidity" from Queensryche will all blow you away! The one that took me by complete surprise was Kip Winger doing "Miles away". I was not a fan, and I made fun of them as much as anybody did after Beavis and Butthead. But, wow, what a shock.

I always had the biggest crush on him, and loved the band. He seems so sweet and genuine and even shy, love you Tom :0)

Wow, he is almost 60 years old, he looks like he is in his 30s!

Very humble and talented musician and singer...

Another interview that seems to confirm Tom’s honest, contemplative, gentle nature. Given his success, he certainly seems to have his ego in check. Can you imagine how hard that would be? Good man.

My favorite songs of Cinderella has been Shake me, Nobody’s Fool and Don’t know what you got till it’s gone, but watching Tom Keifer’s interview gives those songs a new meaning. Not only he is afable and talks candidly about his drugs problems and problems with his voice, he seems very humble and down to Earth. I remember Johan Sebastian Bach failed eye surgery and how Beethoven went deaf. After a period of depression, they both created the best and most beloved masterpieces. I hope Tom Keifer could do the same. While some people may claim that Hair Rock is dead, people like me who loves both classical music, (I play the piano) but also love Hard Rock and Heavy Metal with be able to hear new compositions and songs. God bless you Tom! You are an inspiration!

Tom is cool as shit.

One of the best singer and guitarist not just of the 80s but of all time.

humble guy an never gave up on vocal issues..great voice luv when he unleashes in Gypsy rose. crank it

The compositions of the greats, like Tom Keifer, are born of strikingly emotional experiences. Thanks a million Tom and Cinderella. You wrote one the greatest songs of ALL-TIME. Great interview Loudwire.

how genuine and kind this interviewer is makes me love these interviews

Tom Keifer RULES!!!!!!! ROCK ON!!!!!!!

Very interesting clip, Tom seem like a very down to earth guy you could just have a beer with.

Been watching all Tom Keifer videos, he is still a gorgeous talented man!

He looks different than when he was young, but he's still attractive. He also seems like a very nice guy:)

He looks young for being born in 1961.

Oh my god he makes my heart skip beats ❤️

one of the MOST HUMBLE people i have ever met, and thank GOD he was healed and is sharing his gift of music with us still to this day, met him in INDY , VOGUE 10-23-19, was is awe how down to earth and kind, TOTALLY ONE OF THE MOST UNDER RATED SINGERS EVER, he is making a strong hell-uv-uh come back now tho, WONDERFUL MAN

Truly impressed with his disposition.

I will forever love this man&Cinderella. To me he is VERY underrated as a singer&guitar player! If he comes near your town I highly recommend seeing him. Thanks Loudwire for this.

To be honest, I have only heard a few Cindrealla songs (all of which I love BTW) and I don't know much about this band but Tom looks and sounds so down to earth and humble.

My brain just can't match this sweet, soft spoken guy with the *amazing* vocalist Tom Keifer of Cinderella?! One of my favourite vocalists from the 80s. Not to mention he was almost 55 here?! Vampire! Lol JK! Loved this!🤘🏻❤️

Such a fantastic musician.

So happy that he went through everything he had to do to get his voice back he is a great voice in music !

I’ll never forget seeing Cinderella in the late 80s, when Tom came down from the ceiling playing a white piano.

and the award for "Most Awkward Interviewer" goes to...

Born in 61? That's a good looking old man!

What a great interview. Tom always puts on a great show.

One of the best singers in rock. Very underrated.

Thank the lord he was able to get his voice back and then find a good coach to keep it strong.. Can't imagine him not being able to sing 😕 he such a unique voice...love that guy

He is so cute & seems like a nice humble guy. 😍

Saw them at The Spectrum first time they headlined. The sounded EXACTLY as the albums. Always liked them.

I absolutely love this guy. Amazing artist, Top 2 for me.

He seems to be shy and down to earth considering he's a rockstar.

I believe that ages 13 through 18 are a persons most impressionable in their lives. It is really where you kind of decide what you like, don't like, love, hate, etc. In 1986 I was 16, and really leaning towards the metal scene of the 80's. I had already had a love of groups like Iron Maiden, Sabbath, Priest and all the big names of the time. Ozzy, Led Zepplin, ACDC and all those bands were also huge with me. The Glam scene was my thing though. Motley Crue was my favorite, so Cinderella was a natural fit. Tom Keifer was just so fucking cool and that voice! I had never heard such a powerful, raspy, rough yet refined. How do you describe it?

Wow what a difference from the Sebastian Bach interview. Tom's cool and humble- Sebastian is a Megalomaniac with thin skin.

one of my favorite frontman ,guitarist song writer

I know almost nothing about Tom Keifer or Cinderella, but he seems like a cool dude.

It's always weird hearing him talk. Like, not in scratchy falsetto.

Great player and singer, is Tom! Love Cinderella (particularly the 2nd and 3rd albums; nothing against the others of course) and his solo album 'The Way Life Goes' is amazing! He never got real credit as a rock songwriter, but he's up there - still looks so cool, too!

TOM IS SO HUMBLE ABOUT HIS TALENT. WISH I COULDVE MET HIM LISTENING TO HIM SING WHEN I WAS IN HIGH SCHOOL. I LOVED HIS LOOK, VIBE AND INTENSITY HE PERFORMED AND STILL PERFORMS WITH NOW. TRUE TALENT AND HARD WORK.

As Tom walked by us, he just kind of looked over at us c he had that blazed & glazed look. However , being the professional he and cinderella are , took the stage RIGHT on time , and put on a KILLER SHOW with great sound . So even if he was wasted like the rest of us were, it didnt affect the quality or sound of the band and vocals. All while having like 10 min from cab to stage. Always delivering that shot of gasoline and giving you your $ worth. Ive seen 100's bands but these guys top 3 fav!!!

Seems like a sweet and cool guy. I really like the Cinderella records, which I got when they were released on vinyl. Mmh, gotta listen to them again!

I just love him because he's always been so real, even when it wasn't cool. ❤️

I admire you so much for not giving up.. Thank you for the music & songs. Your a awesome person. Always in my heart ❤

Tom Keifer in my opinion, is the best of the best song writer's, guitarists and singers!!!!! The lyrics and chord arrangements in his song's, pure genius!!!!! I didn't know of Cinderella in the 80's, I was too young. It's 2018 now and I've learned of them, bought 2 of their CD's which is awesome and found out he went solo and has a new album out called, The Way Life Goes. Sadly, Alabama is always several year's behind in the music scene ( band's, shows, albums available etc). I'm hoping his newer solo album will be available soon other than just on Amazon, because that's one of the competitor's for the company I work for. There's a lot of people who want to buy his albums from other retail chains besides Amazon and I tunes, no offense to those companies. It should be available everywhere!!!!

This Ladies and Gentlemen....is the God Damn....REAL DEAL. Tom is Legend. He's Earned it.

Tom Keifer is born on the exact same day as Wayne Gretzky. They're both the greatest at what they do.

I've seen him in the 80's n early 90's . And few other times . A twice with his solo band. God I wish his voice was the same. But hey hes still out there doing .

this dude flat laid it down,a major rock star,great lyrics,vocals,an music,i always wondered where the hell they went,i love every track they put out,they like magic to me

Tom Kiefer is a great songwriter! It's amazing that he's still able to sing with all his throat problems and surgeries.

I've never heard Tom speak one on one. Pretty mild and chill. Nice person.😎 Its funny how quiet and reserved some musicians are off stage.

I saw them twice during the Long Cold Winter period, once opening for ACDC and once headlining. Definitely one of the better bands from the mid to late 80s glam metal scene. Saw em again in the late 90s and they were still great live.

One of the best singers ever

Nobodys Fool! Loved that song. Dude has aged well, looks good!

I was SO in love with him. They made me become the black rock and roll chick in 1986. That was a golden era for rock music ❤️

Awesome interview. What you didn’t know. Now we know. Cinderella, pure Awesomeness

Cinderella should re form & tour again, millions are waiting

So glad you are back!! Lots of work Tom. God bless you !!

When of the best rock n roll bands!! So underrated! Got caught up in that glam scene, never got the credit he deserves!!! Rock on Tom

I've always Loved Cinderella!!! The only band from the 80s that I love, and will admit to anyone - I Still Love Cinderella!!!

I love Toms voice. Pure Rock N Roll. The cat is just too cool!

Tom looks 20 years younger than his real age.

For crying out loud, microphone stands are not that expensive.

The dude just had one of them voices that don't sound like anybody else. I think the dude from Hinder has a similar style.

Most Excellent!!!! \m/ I have been a huge follower of Tom and Cinderella's since their first tour opening for Bonjovi! They opened kicked a$$ over Jon & Richie. We were sold on Cinderella from that night on. My best friend and I went out got ourselves one each an LP along with a cassette tape. We went to every show,when they came to town. The last show I went to was in 2014 I think at the Anaheim House Blues! Couldn't go with my best friend he died,that year,in an explosion. My he R.I.P.

Pretty handsome dude for someone I'm his late 50 s