Back for More: Tom Keifer (Cinderella)

In this ongoing series, we catch up with artists who made their mark in the 80s. Many of them are still alive and kicking! 

Everyone knows Tom Keifer as the raspy vocalist behind Cinderella’s 1988 prom anthem, "Don't Know What You Got (Till It's Gone)". Of course, Cinderella had a string of blues-tinged rockers and ballads throughout the 80s, but then the band's fairy tale ended in the 90s. Tom Keifer is back though, with what should be the biggest comeback record of the year. You might have figured that he’d blown out his vocal chords a long time ago, but he sounds great on this record. Even better, the collection of songs comprising “The Way Life Goes” is stunning – solid lyrics, memorable melodies, and just the right touch of blues. The record doesn't sound dated at all and may rank up there among his best work. Favorites cuts include “Solid Ground”, “A Different Light”, and “Ask Me Yesterday”. If you want a sequel to “Don’t Know What You Got”, give a listen to “Thick and Thin”. Whether you were a fan of Cinderella or not, if you like straight up rock you have to give this record a trial run.