Tad Kubler
| Tad Kubler | |
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| Background information | |
| Origin | Janesville, WI |
| Genres | Post-punk, alternative rock, indie rock |
| Instruments | guitar, bass |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Labels | French Kiss, Vagrant |
| Associated acts | The Hold Steady, Lifter Puller, Song of Zarathustra |
| Website | http://www.theholdsteady.com/ |
| Notable instruments | |
| Gibson ES-335 | |
Tad Kubler is an American guitarist, known for his work with Lifter Puller, Song of Zarathustra, and, most-notably, The Hold Steady. He grew up in Janesville, Wisconsin and currently lives in Brooklyn, New York.[1][2]
Education
Kubler was considered bright and energetic but difficult to handle by most of his high school teachers before he was diagnosed with ADD. He spent a year in college with a major in music at University of Wisconsin–Rock County before dropping out to move to Madison.[1]
Influences
Kubler grew up listening to bands like Queen, Led Zeppelin, Kiss, AC/DC, Judas Priest, Thin Lizzy, ZZ Top and, perhaps most importantly, Cheap Trick.[3] When he was seven years old, Cheap Trick's manager of the time had a wife and two daughters who lived across the street, giving Kubler the opportunity to meet Rick Nielsen.
Equipment
- Electric Guitars[3]
- Gibson Les Paul Standard
- Gibson SG
- Gibson Les Paul Junior
- Gibson ES-335
- Gibson Explorer
- Gibson EDS-1275 (doubleneck)