This week, we’re revisiting my feature-length interview with Tom Keifer, legendary Cinderella frontman, as he reflects on the band’s enduring legacy, his acclaimed solo career, and the challenges that nearly ended it.

In this in-depth conversation, Tom shares the stories behind his critically acclaimed solo albums The Way Life Goes (2013) and Rise (2019), offering insight into his songwriting process, musical influences, and the transition from Cinderella frontman to solo artist. He also opens up about his long and difficult battle with vocal cord paralysis—a challenge that nearly ended his career—and the determination it took to rebuild his voice and return to the stage.

We also dive into the story behind the 2017 re-recording of Cinderella’s iconic hit “Nobody’s Fool,” featuring Lzzy Hale of Halestorm, along with so much more from across the Cinderella catalog and Tom’s ongoing musical journey.

Honest, thoughtful, and full of great stories, this conversation is a deep dive into resilience, reinvention, and legacy—or, as Tom would say—one for rock and roll.

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Cinderella – Shelter Me

Cinderella – Somebody Save Me

Cinderella – Nobody’s Fool

Cinderella – Gypsy Road

Cinderella – Don’t Know What You Got (Till It’s Gone)

Cinderella – The Last Mile

Cinderella – Coming Home

Cinderella – Shelter Me

Cinderella – Heartbreak Station

Cinderella – The More Things Change

Tom Keifer – The Death Of Me

Tom Keifer – Rise

Tom Keifer – The Flower Song

Tom Keifer – It’s Not Enough

Tom Keifer – Solid Ground

Tom Keifer – The Way Life Goes

Tom Keifer – Hype

Tom Keifer – All Amped Up

Tom Keifer & Lzzy Hale – Nobody’s Fool (Duet Version)