Where are you from? I am a Navy brat, born in California, high school and college in Virginia—and in Seattle ever since.
What instruments do you play in the band? Guitar, harmonica
What other instruments do you play? Trumpet
What is your favorite artist? Beatles
What is your favorite song that the band plays? We have been working on My Generation and Layla. I do like challenging stuff.
Who is your favorite player? Hard to say….George Harrison and Pete Townsend… Harrison had a gift for incorporating slide playing in non-blues music that I really like. Townsend for his ability to express himself in songwriting and playing.
Best drummer ever? The star drummer that I would have most liked to play with is Charlie Watts.
Best bass player ever? Paul McCartney, John Entwistle, Brian Wilson
What gear do you use? Telecaster with a Fender Vibrolux.
What is your day like? Playing music and volunteering. I take pictures; you can see some images here!
What are your non-musical hobbies? Brewing beer and photography.
What is your email? tom@jthomasranken.com
Greatest album of all time? Abbey Road
Best concert that you have ever seen? The Who, Bruce Springsteen, The Zombies, Lisa Fisher, Paul McCartney
Education? University of Virginia (Economics B.A.), Shoreline Community College (Music Performance A.A.) and University of Washington (MBA)
What other bands have you been in? Magnolia Road, The Brakes, 40th Street Band, Squirrel Hammer Trio, Blue Cadillac, Long Lost Friend.
