Tom Jimenez

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Q & A

All-time favorite song?

02.27.20

Too many to name.

As a child growing up, music surrounds us. What type of music did you hear the most back then?

02.27.20

As a youngster I was mostly exposed to Elvis Presley and the Beach Boys from my
parents. Now I will listen to any genre of music, but my passions are mostly Metal and
Classic Rock.

Favorite colors?

02.27.20

Blue and black.

Favorite guitar player?

02.27.20

Too many to name.

How do you feel about musical award competitions?

02.27.20

They are a great idea! Helps fuel the music scene and inspire people.

Name a pet peeve.

02.27.20

Arrogant, egotistical people.

Tell us about yourself.

02.27.20

I am a part time mixer and producer and a full time paramedic working 911 in the Bay Area for the last 20 years. After many years of being a guitarist in and out of bands, and recording and producing other artists on the side, I realized that my newest greatest passion is helping new and experienced local artists develop their sound, and gain traction with their own musical dreams.

What are your musical goals?

02.27.20

To help as many artists, and bands achieve their musical visions as possible.

What artist or band are you a little embarrassed to love, and why?

02.27.20

The Bee Gees. Because I believe they are musical geniuses.

What did you want to be when you were 7?

02.27.20

A paramedic or firefighter after watching emergency.

What was the first song you learned to play?

02.27.20

"Rock You Like A Hurricane" by The Scorpions.

What's something most of your friends don't know about you?

02.27.20

I have saved over 30 lives.

What's your favorite local artist/group?

02.27.20

Tesla, Deftones, Unprovoked, The Ellusive Fur’s, Mystic Roots, Psychosomatic,
Cemetery Legacy, The Rugged Soul Project, Tyrannocannon etc.

When did you play your first gig in Sac?

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1989.

Where do you see yourself in ten years?

02.27.20

Hopefully, a full-time mixer and producer.

Who are your biggest influences?

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Billy Decker, Joe Johnston, Pat Olguin, Jordan Valeriote, Brian Hood.

Who first inspired you to play music?

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My Dad.

Words to live by?

02.27.20

The 80/20 Principle. 80% of what you achieve comes from 20% of what
time you put into it .

You're given a magic wand. What do you do with it?

02.27.20

Make myself 30 years younger with what I know now.

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