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Thomas Alan Waits (born December 7, 1949) is an American singer, songwriter, composer and actor. His lyrics often focus on society's underbelly and are delivered in his trademark deep, gravelly voice. He began in the folk scene during the 1970s, but his music since the 1980s has reflected the influence of such diverse genres as rock, jazz, Delta blues, opera, vaudeville, cabaret, funk and experimental techniques verging on industrial music. Jim Fusilli calls him "A keen, sensitive and sympathetic chronicler... [more on Wikipedia]

As a songwriter, Tom Waits first charted in 1987 with Downtown Train.The artist placed 2 songs on the Billboard Hot 100, one of which reached the Top‑10.The artist scored 2 UK Top‑75 entries, including 2 Top‑10 placements.On US AC the artist achieved 1 number‑one.On US Rock the artist achieved 1 number‑one.