Tom Waits Archives

Tom Waits pays touching tribute to “wry and soulful” Hal Willner

The much loved music and television producer passed away last week

Tom Waits celebrates Keith Richards’ birthday by writing a poem about him

The guitarist just turned 76

Listen to Phoebe Bridgers’ emotional cover of Tom Waits’ ‘Georgia Lee’

The track comes from a new compilation of Tom Waits covers by female artists.

Rosanne Cash, Phoebe Bridgers, Corinne Bailey Rae and more unite for Tom Waits tribute album

A Tom Waits tribute album, comprising covers recorded by an all-female roster of musicians, has been announced. Titled ‘Come On Up to the House: Women...

Iggy Pop, Childish Gambino, Selena Gomez, Tom Waits, RZA, and more to star in Jim Jarmusch’s new zombie film

Jim Jarmusch's upcoming zombie movie, The Dead Don't Die, has revealed an all-star cast. The movie, released on June 14, stars Iggy Pop, RZA, Tom Waits, Bill...

Watch Tom Waits and James Franco in the first trailer for the Coen Brothers’ new western movie ‘The Ballad of Buster Scruggs’

The Coen Brothers have released the first trailer for their forthcoming western movie The Ballad of Buster Scruggs. READ MORE: Hail, Coens! – The...

Tom Waits makes rare public appearance at Jack White concert

Tom Waits has made a rare public appearance, attending Jack White's gig in San Fransisco on Thursday (August 16). The 'Rain Dogs' singer attended White's 'Boarding...

Tom Waits’ first seven albums will be remastered and reissued

Tom Waits' first seven albums are set to be remastered and reissued later this year. The albums – released through Elektra Asylum Records in the...

‘Bojack Horseman’ and Tom Waits saxophonist Ralph Carney dies aged 61

Saxophonist Ralph Carney had died aged 61 reports a spokesperson for his nephew, The Black Keys' Patrick Carney. Confirmed by Pitchfork, Carney passed away peacefully...

Tom Waits performs for the first time in two years, joins Mavis Staples for ‘Respect Yourself’

Tom Waits gave his first live performance in two years when he joined Mavis Staples for the Staples Sisters classic 'Respect Yourself'. Waits' last public...