Tom Blankenship

About

Rock bassist and founding member of the Louisville, Kentucky-originated rock band My Morning Jacket. Their sound dabbles with dub and psychedelic sounds, and began experiencing success in 2006.

Before Fame

He formed the band with his friends in 1998 in Louisville after having played for the Shelbyville-based band Winter Death Club.

Trivia

He was featured in the July 2012 issue of Louisville Magazine. He talked about playing for the rock band and growing up in the area.

Family Life

He grew up in Louisville, Kentucky. He has a pet cat whom he features often on his Instagram account.

Associated With

He is one of the founding members of My Morning Jacket along with Jim James, Johnny Quaid, and J. Glenn.