Tom Petersson

Quick Facts

Full Name	Tom Petersson
Occupation	Bassist
Date Of Birth	May 9, 1950(1950-05-09)
Age	74
Birthplace	Rockford
Country	United States
Birth City	Illinois
Horoscope	Taurus

Tom Petersson Biography

Tom Petersson is one of the most popular and richest Bassist who was born on May 9, 1950 in Rockford, Illinois, United States. Guitarist, bassist and occasionally drummer for the band Cheap Trick, the group is famous for songs like “I Want You to Want Me.”

He has performed on stage along with guitar player Rick Nielsen for more than 40 years.

Before joining Cheap Trick, Petersson played in a number of bands, including the Bol Weevils, the Grim Reapers, Sick Man of Europe, and Fuse. He started out playing electric guitar, but soon switched to bass. His professional career has been closely entwined with Cheap Trick guitarist Rick Nielsen since the Grim Reapers in 1967, and the two co-founded Cheap Trick in 1974.

During Cheap Trick’s classic period, Petersson started playing the 12 string bass guitar in collaboration with Hamer Guitars. Petersson left Cheap Trick in August 1980, shortly before the release of the album All Shook Up. He worked with his then-wife Dagmar on material for a solo album, which was eventually released in 1984 as the six-song EP Tom Peterson and Another Language. Petersson also toured with Carmine Appice in 1982. From 1985 to 1987 he joined Pete Comita, who had briefly replaced him in Cheap Trick, in a reformed version of his early band Sick Man of Europe, which also included songwriter Janna Allen. Petersson rejoined Cheap Trick in 1987 and has remained with the band ever since.

He has two kids, Liam and Lila, together with the wife Alison Petersson.

Tom Petersson Net Worth

Tom Petersson is one of the richest Bassist from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Tom Petersson 's net worth $16 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He was one of the founding members in Cheap Trick in 1973.

He is regarded as an early pioneer of the twelve-string bass guitar.

Thomas John Peterson (born May 9, 1950), better known as Tom Petersson, is an American musician who is best known for being the bass guitar player for the rock band Cheap Trick.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

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Who is Tom Petersson Dating?

According to our records, Tom Petersson married to Alison Petersson. As of December 1, 2023, Tom Petersson’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Tom Ranked on the list of most popular Bassist. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Tom Petersson celebrates birthday on May 9 of every year.

What kind of bass does Tom Petersson play?

Petersson pioneered the creation and use of the 12-string bass guitar, and the Gretsch Custom Shop is supremely delighted to honor him with the USA Custom Shop Tom Petersson Signature 12-String Falcon™ Bass.

Who invented the 12-string bass guitar?

The first known 12-string bass guitar, the “Hamer Quad,” was designed by Jol Dantzig and built in 1977 for Tom Petersson by Hamer Guitars. Petersson’s Cheap Trick bandmate Rick Nielsen reports that Petersson first conceived of the instrument in 1973, and worked with Hamer over the next few years refining the design.

Is Tom Petersson a good bass player?

Tom Petersson
Associated acts| Cheap Trick, Fuse

What kind of bass guitar does Cheap Trick use?

I used my ’60s Gibson Thunderbirds , my Höfner, my two P-Basses, and my Rickenbackers when I needed a really stringy sound. I used my 12-string to record certain sections on a few songs, but I don’t record with it a ton, even though it’s the only bass I use live.

Who plays bass for Cheap Trick?

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