Happy Birthday today (Sept. 17) to Ty Tabor of King's X. He's 55.

Ty Tabor is best known as the guitarist, songwriter, and co-lead vocalist of the band King's X. The power trio formed out of Springfield, Missouri and since signing to Megaforce Records in 1987, have released twelve studio albums and several independent and live releases. The lineup features Ty Tabor along with lead vocalist and bassist Doug Pinnick and drummer Jerry Gaskill. Early on in their career, the band toured arenas with bands like Iron Maiden, AC/DC. Scorpions, and Pearl Jam, along with a high profile appearance at Woodstock '94. The band continues to record and perform.

Ty Tabor has a wide range guitar style with influences that include Brian May, The Beatles, Alex Lifeson, and Ace Frehley. For more on Ty Tabor and King's X, check out the band's official website here.

 

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