Feature image photo credit: Derek Soto / Courtesy of InsideOut Music
Ty Tabor is best known as the guitarist for the hard rock band King’s X, a band he has been a member of for more than 40 years. He has also been a part of amazing side projects like Platypus and The Jelly Jam with Derek Sherinian, John Myung, and Rod Morgenstein. Ty has also done tons of guest appearances and has had a number of solo records over the years.
In this interview, Ty talks about one of his most recent guest appearances on the new Cactus album, Temple Of Blues II. He appears on a cover of the great Howlin’ Wolf blues track “300 Pounds Of Joy”. Ty also shared his thoughts on what has kept King’s X together for nearly 50 years. He also opens up about his near-fatal brain injury stemming from a car accident he was involved in four years ago. He talks about his recovery and getting back into the studio to finish the solo album he was working on at the time. We also get news on what’s happening in the world of King’s X, and when we might get a new album from the band!
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Hello everyone! My name is Scott Itter, but some know me as Dr. Music. I am a music journalist and photographer out of the Chicagoland area, and I have been in practice for over 20 years. I grew up in the 70’s with two big brothers that showed me all kinds of rock and roll. As I grew older I ventured out into different genres like jazz, funk, folk, and whatever else I could wrap my ears around. As I read every liner note and every Circus and Hit Parader like they were the Old and New Testament, I came to realize that I just love sound and appreciate all the people that create it.
I later became a stay-at-home dad and started honing my writing and photography skills to keep my mind from turning into mashed peas. My kids are now adults, my mind is only slightly mushy, and I am thrilled to have the honor of presenting my work to you!