Tom Kaulitz is a German musician best known for his work with Tokio Hotel. As the band’s guitarist, he has also been associated with piano, drums, and keyboard instruments.
Quick Facts
Canonical Name
Tom Kaulitz
Born
September 1, 1989
Birthplace
Leipzig, Kreishauptmannschaft Leipzig, Kingdom of Saxony, German Reich, Electorate of Saxony
Country
Germany
Occupations
guitarist, pianist, record producer, music arranger, backing vocalist, drummer, actor, podcaster, musician
Instruments
guitar, piano, drum kit, keyboard instrument
Gender
male
Genres
pop rock, indie rock, electro wave, electropop, electronic dance music, alternative rock, electronic rock, emo pop, glam rock
Tom Kaulitz is a German musician from Leipzig, best known for his role in Tokio Hotel. His work with the band places him at the center of a sound that moves across pop rock, alternative rock, electropop, and electronic rock.
Career Timeline
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Event
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Source
1989
Born
Leipzig, Kreishauptmannschaft Leipzig, Kingdom of Saxony, German Reich, Electorate of Saxony
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2001
Career Start
Active period begins
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2001–present
Member of
Tokio Hotel
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Musical Roles
Tom Kaulitz is primarily identified as a guitarist and musician, with additional credits as a pianist, drummer, backing vocalist, record producer, and music arranger.
Role
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guitarist
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pianist
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record producer
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music arranger
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backing vocalist
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drummer
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actor
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podcaster
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musician
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Bands and Projects
Band / Project
Relationship
Source
Tokio Hotel
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Musical Style and Instruments
Kaulitz is associated with a wide stylistic range, from pop rock and indie rock to electropop, electronic rock, and glam rock. His instrumentation and genre profile point to a musician comfortable moving between band-driven rock and more electronic textures.
Genres
pop rockindie rockelectro waveelectropopelectronic dance musicalternative rockelectronic rockemo popglam rock
Instruments
guitarpianodrum kitkeyboard instrument
Collaborations and Guest Relationships
Artist
Relationship
Source
Heidi Klum
Involved with
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Bill Kaulitz
Sibling
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Related Entities
Genres
pop rock
indie rock
electro wave
electropop
electronic dance music
alternative rock
electronic rock
emo pop
glam rock
Instruments
guitar
piano
drum kit
keyboard instrument
Bands
Tokio Hotel
External Identifiers & Authority Control
Tom Kaulitz has official and catalogued profiles across a number of music and authority sources, including his official website and identifiers used by MusicBrainz and Discogs.
Leipzig, Kreishauptmannschaft Leipzig, Kingdom of Saxony, German Reich, Electorate of Saxony
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Tokio Hotel
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guitar
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piano
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drum kit
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keyboard instrument
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guitarist
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pianist
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record producer
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music arranger
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backing vocalist
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drummer
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actor
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podcaster
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musician
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pop rock
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indie rock
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electro wave
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electropop
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electronic dance music
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alternative rock
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electronic rock
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emo pop
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glam rock
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Tom Kaulitz
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Tokio Hotel
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Official Website Artist ID: http://www.tokiohotel.com
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MusicBrainz Artist ID: 4032c572-8a57-4961-8a2c-ab6b7d83663c
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Discogs Artist ID: 1252817
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IMDb Artist ID: nm2174546
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VIAF Artist ID: 225454457
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ISNI Artist ID: 0000000133159497
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GND Artist ID: 1172819955
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Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Who is Tom Kaulitz best known for?
A: He is best known for his work with Tokio Hotel. His musical profile is centered on the band.
Q: What instrument is Tom Kaulitz associated with?
A: He is associated with guitar, piano, drum kit, and keyboard instrument. Guitar is the most prominent instrument in his profile.
Q: Where was Tom Kaulitz born?
A: He was born in Leipzig. The birthplace is listed as Leipzig, Kreishauptmannschaft Leipzig, Kingdom of Saxony, German Reich, Electorate of Saxony.
Q: What is Tom Kaulitz's nationality?
A: He is German.
Q: What genres is Tom Kaulitz associated with?
A: He is associated with pop rock, indie rock, electro wave, electropop, electronic dance music, alternative rock, electronic rock, emo pop, and glam rock.
Q: What roles has Tom Kaulitz taken on in music?
A: His roles include guitarist, pianist, record producer, music arranger, backing vocalist, and drummer. He is also listed as a musician.
Q: When did Tom Kaulitz begin his career?
A: His work period is listed as starting in 2001.
Q: What is Tom Kaulitz's official website?
A: His official website is tokiohotel.com.
Q: Is Tom Kaulitz connected to Bill Kaulitz?
A: Yes, Bill Kaulitz is listed among his public relationships. The two are also connected through Tokio Hotel.
