| Tommy Kessler | |
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Kessler performing with Blondie during their 2010 Endangered Species World Tour |
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| Background information | |
| Genres | New Wave, Rock, Pop, Flamenco, Classical |
| Occupations | Musician Producer Songwriter |
| Instruments | Guitar mandolin Pedal steel guitar Lap steel guitar |
| Years active | 2003 - present |
| Associated acts | Blondie, Rock of Ages, Blue Man Group, Telling on Trixie |
| Website | Official Website |
Tommy Kessler is American guitarist currently in the new wave/rock band, Blondie.[1] He joined the band in April 2010, replacing guitarist Paul Carbonara who had left Blondie to pursue other projects. When not touring with Blondie, he performs as a guitarist in the fictional 1980's Rock Band Arsenal in the Broadway musical, Rock of Ages.[2] He has been with Rock of Ages since it opened off Broadway in 2008. He has also been part of the band in the New York City performance of Blue Man Group since 2006. He currently uses Jason Z. Schroeder handmade guitars[3] as well as Taylor Guitars. The Taylor models he uses are 854ce and 810e in Rock of Ages, the K14ce and SolidBody Classic with Tremolo in Blondie, and GA3-12ea and NS74ce in studio. Tommy is also currently using a custom handmade JZ Guitars model TK-1 on tour with Blondie.