Artist description Just me in my home "studio". I do it all myself. Which means that I actually play every note even if it is sequenced. I don't believe in just jamming along with a pre-programmed rhythm machine and calling it my own.

Music Style Rhythm based Pop / Rock music with vocals.

Musical Influences Beatles, David Bowie, Elton John, Pink Floyd, Queen, Supertramp, Rush, Led Zepplin, Peter Gabriel, Sting & The police and lately it's been all the other artists at Mp3.com

Similar Artists David Bowie, Peter Gabriel, Sting, Phil Collins, Neil Young, Elton John, Paul McCartney, Mick Jagger, Don Henley, Billy Joel

Artist History I started life in Finland in the early 60's. The family moved to Canada in the winter of 1969. We lived in Windsor which is across the river from Detroit so I was greatly influenced by listening to the Detroit rock stations. Played trombone in my school bands and the Lions Club concert / marching band. That is where I received most of my formal musical training and theory. Played drums and performed vocals in some rock bands in the late 70's and early 80's. Started writing at about the same time. The recording obsession has evolved since then. I am an electronics technician by profession.

Group Members Me, myself & I

Instruments Keyboards, electric & acoustic guitars, bass, electronic drum pads & sequencer.......... Please visit my website for a complete and current gear list

Albums Out of my system (1997)_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_ Left Out Seconds (1999)_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_-_

Press Reviews *******_WHAT OTHERS HAVE SAID_ ******* **************************************************** Tom Rasila mixes classic AOR with Prog touches. Think of the Rolling Stones playing fist wave Genesis. Rasila surprises by keeping things fun and unpretentious. _______________ Reviewed by Listen.com **************************************************** Tom has a classic original sound. This guy really reminds me of early Mick Jagger. Check out his album. I find it very addictive. **************************************************** Reminiscent of Post Beach Boys Brian Wilson! **************************************************** Imagine the Talking Heads jamming with Neil Young. This is a very unusual mix of music.

Location Mississauga, Ontario - Canada

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