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#014 Tom Leary on Hendrix, Zeppelin, and Life as a Multi-Instrumentalist in British Rock and Folk

GregJankowski, TheBalanceProfessor@Gmail.com Season 1 Episode 14

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Tom Leary is a legendary British multi-instrumentalist whose career spans decades of live performance, recording, and storytelling. Originally from Durham, England, Tom’s musical roots trace back to traditional Irish folk, inspired by his uncle, and quickly evolved as he immersed himself in the booming London rock scene of the late 1960s and early '70s.

In this episode of IMAGiNE FiTTiNG IN, Tom recalls his firsthand experiences witnessing Eric Clapton, Led Zeppelin, and a young Jimi Hendrix take over the London music world before becoming international icons. From raw pub gigs to electrifying arena shows, Tom’s perspective is a front-row seat to music history.

Beyond his experiences as a fan, Tom is a renowned session musician and touring performer known for his work with Lindisfarne, Joe Brown, Steve Gibbons, Bernie Marsden (Whitesnake), Phil Bates (ELO), and more. He currently performs with the acclaimed folk-rock ensemble Feast of Fiddles, formed by Hugh Crabtree in 1994, and continues to collaborate with The Gary Fletcher Band, Silverblues, and other prominent UK acts.

Tom plays a wide range of instruments: electric and acoustic guitar, slide and lap steel, mandolin, mandola, bazouki, violin, and flute—making him one of the most versatile string musicians in the UK.

With a background in graphic design, calligraphy, and sign painting, Tom's artistic spirit is rooted in both visual and sonic craftsmanship. His journey is a compelling fusion of culture, sound, and soul.


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