Tom Waits

Tom Waits is an American singer-songwriter and composer known for a gravelly, theatrical baritone and an eclectic mix of blues, jazz, vaudeville and experimental music. His songs often feature vivid storytelling, eccentric characters and inventive, sometimes percussive instrumentation that creates a cinematic, nocturnal atmosphere. He has also worked in film as an actor and composer and is often cited as an influential figure for musicians who blend theatricality and experimentation with roots-based songwriting.