Still Climbing: Tom Keifer of Cinderella Reflects on the Band’s Legacy & His Solo Career

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. 🎙️ LEARN MORE 🎵 Hear the Playlists / Browse the Catalog:⁠ https://myweeklymixtape.com⁠ 💬 Join the Mixtaper Community (Patreon):⁠   / myweeklymixtape⁠   🌐 Connect on Social:⁠ https://myweeklymixtape.com/social-me... 📧 Email the Show / Contact:⁠ https://myweeklymixtape.com/contact⁠ 👕 Shop MWM Gear: https://myweeklymixtape-shop.fourthwa... #Cinderella #TomKeifer #HardRock #musicinterview #musicpodcast #musictalk #musicdiscussion #musiccommentary 0:00 - Revisiting Tom Keifer: Cinderella Legacy & Solo Journey 3:52 - The Making of 'Rise': Capturing Live Band Chemistry 7:03 - 'The Death of Me': Vocal Cord Paralysis & Recovery 12:52 - Cinderella's Legacy vs. Tom Keifer's Solo Sound 16:44 - From 70s Rock to Blues: Keifer's Musical Roots 21:08 - Balancing Setlists: 'Nobody's Fool' with Lzzy Hale 24:56 - Savannah Keifer & The Subjectivity of Rock Music 28:50 - Finding Strength in Adversity: Tom Keifer's Enduring Legacy