Tad Kubler
Tad Kubler is an American guitarist, known for his work with Lifter Puller, Song of Zarathustra, and, most-notably, The Hold Steady. He previously worked with Brett Johnson, bass player for Atmosphere, in the band Ten-fold Hate, in Minneapolis. He grew up in Janesville, Wisconsin and currently lives in Brooklyn, New York.[1][2]
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Janesville, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Genres | Post-punk revival, alternative rock, indie rock |
| Instrument(s) | guitar, bass |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Labels | French Kiss, Vagrant |
| Website | http://www.theholdsteady.com/ |
Education
Kubler was considered bright and energetic but difficult to handle by most of his high school teachers before he was diagnosed with ADD. He spent a year in college with a major in music at University of Wisconsin–Rock County before dropping out to move to Madison.[1]
Influences
Kubler grew up listening to bands like Queen, Led Zeppelin, Kiss, AC/DC, Judas Priest, Thin Lizzy, ZZ Top and, perhaps most importantly, Cheap Trick.[3] When he was seven years old, Cheap Trick's manager of the time had a wife and two daughters who lived across the street, giving Kubler the opportunity to meet Rick Nielsen.
Equipment
- Electric Guitars[3]
Personal life
Kubler's daughter Murphy[4] is a model, working with companies such as Old Navy, J.Crew, The Jessica Simpson Collection and Maddie Ziegler's clothing line "Maddie Style".[5]
References
- "Tad Kubler of the Hold Steady recalls his time in Madison". 17 May 2007.
- http://www.sethkushner.com/brooklynites/images_04.html
- http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/Features/The%20Hold%20Steady%20Embrace%20Role%20a/
- Blau, Max (June 19, 2011). "33 Musical Dads Discuss Fatherhood". Paste Magazine. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
- "Murphy Penn (@murphypenn) • Instagram photos and videos". Instagram. Retrieved 2017-01-16.