Tad Kubler
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Tad Kubler | |
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![]() Kubler in 2012 | |
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/ |
Tad Jason Kubler[1] 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.[2][3]
Education
[edit]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.[2]
Influences
[edit]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.[4] 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
[edit]- Electric Guitars[4]
- Gibson Les Paul Standard
- Gibson SG
- Gibson Les Paul Junior
- Gibson ES-335
- Gibson Explorer
- Gibson EDS-1275 (doubleneck)
Personal life
[edit]Kubler's daughter Murphy[5] is a model, working with companies such as Chrome Hearts, Old Navy, J.Crew, The Jessica Simpson Collection and Maddie Ziegler's clothing line "Maddie Style".[6]
References
[edit]- ^ "A SNAKE IN THE SHOWER". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
- ^ a b "Tad Kubler of the Hold Steady recalls his time in Madison". 17 May 2007.
- ^ http://www.sethkushner.com/brooklynites/images_04.html
- ^ a b 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.