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Tom Waits was a contemporary American singer, songwriter, composer and actor. Thomas Alan Waits is an American singer, songwriter, composer and actor. His lyrics often focus on society's underworld and are delivered in his trademark deep, gravelly voice. Read more on Wikipedia →

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