Tommy Mac (musician)

Tommy Mac (born April 25, 1971) is a Canadian bassist and singer. He was the bassist of the rock band Hedley.[1] Mac currently plays in a band called Day of the Dog as of 2021.[3]

Tommy Mac
Mac in 2012
Mac in 2012
Background information
Birth nameThomas Elisabeth MacDonald
Also known asTom MacDonald
Born (1971-04-25) April 25, 1971
Lahr, Germany[1]
OriginLangley, British Columbia, Canada[2]
GenresRock, pop rock, pop-punk, punk rock, alternative metal, nu metal
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsBass, background vocals, guitar
Years active1995–present
LabelsFontana North
Universal Music Canada

Career

Before joining Hedley, Mac revealed in an interview that he was in a band called "Jar.".[4] Mac was also in groups such as BigFATScratch and Loco.[5] Mac was a part of a band called Everything After with Dave Rosin and Chris Crippin who would later join Hedley.[6]

Tommy Mac joined Hedley as the bassist. Their debut single, "On My Own", reached number one on the Canadian Singles Chart.[7] Throughout his time with the band, they have released 7 albums in which all their albums but Cageless got certified platinum.[8] Their single "Kiss You Inside Out" peaked at number two on the Canadian Hot 100 which is their highest peaked song on that chart.[9] "Anything" is currently their best selling song as it has been certified 4× Platinum.[8] In 2018, the band took an indefinite hiatus after sexual assault allegations have been brought up against Jacob Hoggard, the frontman of the band.[10]

As of 2021, Mac plays in a band called Day of the Dog.[3]

Personal life

Outside of the band, Mac had opened up his own studio called The Beat Lab Studio.[4] It was revealed that in 2011, Tommy Mac was diagnosed with an undisclosed form of cancer, in the second stage of the disease. He underwent treatment and is in good health today.[11]

Discography

with Jar. / Flybanger

with BigFATScratch

  • "Laff" (2002) [Single][13]

with Loco

  • Dead World (2002)

with Hedley

Main article: Hedley discography

References
  1. Bliss, Karen (2008). Hedley Fan Lowdown. Inside Music Books. p. 5. ISBN 978-1-894917-75-9.
  2. "Jacob Hoggard". CTV.ca. 2008-01-16. Archived from the original on April 12, 2008. Retrieved 2011-02-07.
  3. @realtommymac (January 13, 2023). "Day Of The Dog" – via Instagram.
  4. "Hedley's Tommy Mac". Archived from the original on 2021-12-14. Retrieved May 22, 2021.
  5. "LOCO Part With Guitarist, Seek Replacement". Retrieved June 4, 2021.
  6. "Hedley - Biography & History". Retrieved July 6, 2021.
  7. "Hedley HOT CANADIAN DIGITAL SONG SALES". Retrieved May 16, 2021.
  8. "Gold/Platinum Hedley". Retrieved May 16, 2021.
  9. "Hedley Chart History: Canadian Hot 100". Retrieved May 16, 2021.
  10. "Hedley Indefinite Hiatus Tour". Retrieved May 16, 2021.
  11. "Hedley takes a role in fight against cancer". Retrieved May 16, 2021.
  12. Jeff Rogers. "Headtrip to Nowhere" (Columbia; 2001)". Rough Edge. Retrieved March 20, 2023.
  13. "Tommy Mac Laff (BigFATScratch)". Retrieved June 4, 2021.
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