Tom Liberatore Bio

Born in Hopedale, MA (1957), a suburb of Boston, Tom recalls when his older brother quit playing the guitar and he took it over (at age 8). "The only obstacle in my way was that I was a lefty, so I changed the strings around and started what has become the best ride of my life," states Tom, (Slick, or Lightening are both common nicknames).

His first real rock band was named AMF, with Dan D'Alio. They were early teenagers who stayed together through all of their younger days (the 70's). AMF was a very popular band, playing the likes of Chicago, BS&T, Loggins & Messina, Edgar Winter, and so much more. Tom was also an accomplished baritone sax player and overall fine musician.

He played most of the guitar tracks for a new CD release from the Jeff Mason Band called Get Busy Living and has also backed up Jessica Simpson and many other notables that have toured in New England.
Tom has been working for PLC Medical Systems, Inc., based in Franklin, MA since 1991. As the Materials/Purchasing Manager, PLC has become his extended family, which also supports his music efforts.

He has been married for 24 years and has one daughter, his heart and soul. Tom recalls, "She is a God send. I remember one day when I was tired of moving from gig to gig. I said that I was thinking of retiring from music. She said that I needed to continue on and that great things would happen because of the way that I moved people when I played." Needles to say she convinced her Dad to continue on.
After 25 years apart, Tom and Dan reunited in 2004 by mere chance, meeting at a club in Hopedale, MA. Soon after, they began performing together in Cleveland, OH, Boston, MA, and Newport, RI. They will be back in Newport in the summer of 2008.

Tom's guitar work on Nation's Prayer was critical to the final production and overall feeling of the work, produced by Dan D'Alio. His fluid and passionate lines brought out the Americana guitar style that Dan was searching for. Tom states, "I am so proud to be able to be a part of this wonderful production. We must support our troops and our veterans in every way. Thank you to all."