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Tad Kubler
Kubler in 2012
Background information
Origin	Janesville, Wisconsin, U.S.
Genres	Post-punk revival, alternative rock, indie rock
Instrument(s)	guitar, bass
Years active	1998–present
Labels	French Kiss, Vagrant
Website	http://www.theholdsteady.com/

Tad Jason Kubler is an American guitarist, known for his work with Lifter Puller, Song of Zarathustra, and, most-notably, The Hold Steady. He previously worked with Brett Johnson, bass player for Atmosphere, in the band Ten-fold Hate, in Minneapolis. He grew up in Janesville, Wisconsin and currently lives in Brooklyn, New York.

Education

Kubler was considered bright and energetic but difficult to handle by most of his high school teachers before he was diagnosed with ADD. He spent a year in college with a major in music at University of Wisconsin–Rock County before dropping out to move to Madison.

Influences

Kubler grew up listening to bands like Queen, Led Zeppelin, Kiss, AC/DC, Judas Priest, Thin Lizzy, ZZ Top and, perhaps most importantly, Cheap Trick. When he was seven years old, Cheap Trick's manager of the time had a wife and two daughters who lived across the street, giving Kubler the opportunity to meet Rick Nielsen.

Equipment

Kubler plays a variety of Gibson guitars, including the ES-345, ES-135, ES-335, and 2006 ’56 VOS Les Paul Goldtop.

Personal life

Kubler's daughter Murphy is a model, working with companies such as Chrome Hearts, Old Navy, J.Crew, The Jessica Simpson Collection and Maddie Ziegler's clothing line "Maddie Style".

References

1. "A SNAKE IN THE SHOWER". ASCAP. American Society of Composers, Authors and Publishers. Retrieved November 11, 2023.
2. ^ Albertoni, Rich (May 17, 2007). "Tad Kubler of The Hold Steady recalls his time in Madison". Isthmus. Archived from the original on May 22, 2011. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
3. LaSala, Anthony; Kushner, Seth. "The Brooklynites". Archived from the original on July 17, 2006. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
4. http://www.gibson.com/en-us/Lifestyle/Features/The%20Hold%20Steady%20Embrace%20Role%20a/
5. Parker, Matt (24 August 2018). "Rig tour: The Hold Steady". MusicRadar. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
6. Baines, Huw (August 16, 2019). "The Hold Steady are ripping it up and starting over again". Guitar.com. Retrieved 1 November 2024.
7. Blau, Max (June 19, 2011). "33 Musical Dads Discuss Fatherhood". Paste Magazine. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
8. "Murphy Penn (@murphypenn) • Instagram photos and videos". Instagram. Retrieved 2017-01-16.

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Bobby Drake Craig Finn Tad Kubler Galen Polivka Franz Nicolay Steve Selvidge Judd Counsell
Studio albums	Almost Killed Me Separation Sunday Boys and Girls in America Stay Positive Heaven Is Whenever Teeth Dreams Thrashing Thru the Passion Open Door Policy The Price of Progress
Live albums	A Positive Rage
EPs	The Virgin Digital Sessions Live at Fingerprints
Related articles	Lifter Puller Clear Heart Full Eyes Faith in the Future We All Want the Same Things I Need a New War
Category

• Living people
• People from Janesville, Wisconsin
• Musicians from Minneapolis
• Musicians from Brooklyn
• American lead guitarists
• American rock guitarists
• American male guitarists
• American indie rock musicians
• The Hold Steady members
• Guitarists from Minnesota
• Guitarists from New York (state)
• University of Wisconsin–Whitewater alumni