Best known as the singer/songwriter/guitarist of the Philadelphia-based blues-rock band CINDERELLA, TOM KEIFER is making his debut as a solo artist with the release of his long-awaited and highly anticipated solo album, The Way Life Goes, on April 30th via Merovee Records (through Warner Music Group's Independent Label Group).

The collection of 14 new songs ranges from intimate, organic, acoustic tracks to driving hard rock. It embraces the blues, rock and country roots that have always been present in his unique sound that has generated the sale of over 15 million records worldwide for Cinderella.

'The Flower Song', the album’s first single, will be serviced to AAA radio stations nationwide on February 4th, while 'Solid Ground' will be serviced to all rock formats on March 11th.

The Way Life Goes is a raw, introspective look at the roller coaster ride that has been Keifer's life for the past 15 years. From being told that he would never sing again as a result of a partially paralyzed left vocal cord, to the emotional and personal battles that followed, his solo debut is a story of perseverance, a testament to the power of passion and will, when combined with a true love of music.

In touring news, Keifer will launch his first-ever solo tour on February 9th in Winston-Salem, NC at Ziggy’s. The 14-city trek of small, intimate rooms is an up-close and personal preview of songs from The Way Life Goes along with some Cinderella classics. Dates beyond February 28th are currently in the works.

The Way Life Goes tracklisting:

'Solid Ground'

'A Different Light'

'It’s Not Enough'

'Cold Day In Hell'

'Thick And Thin'

'Ask Me Yesterday'

'Fools Paradise'

'The Flower Song'

'Mood Elevator'

'Welcome To My Mind'

'You Showed Me'

'Ain’t That A Bitch'

'The Way Life Goes'

'Babylon'

Tour dates include:

February

9 - Winston-Salem, NC - Ziggy's
11 - New York, NY - Highline Ballroom
13 - Philadelphia, PA - JC Dobbs
15 - Pittsburgh, PA - Altar Bar
16 - Salisbury, MA - Blue Ocean
17 - Portland, ME - Asylum
19 - Cleveland, OH - Peabody's
22 - Lincolnshire, IL - Viper Alley
23 - Lexington, KY - Busters
24 - Detroit, MI - Magic Bag
26 - Grand Rapids, MI - The Intersection
27 - Cincinnati, OH - 20th Century Theater
28 - White Marsh, MD - House Of Rock

Keifer recently issued the following update:

"'Often the struggler has given up

When he might have captured the victor's cup

And he learned too late when the night came down

How close he was to the golden crown

So stick to the fight when your hardest hit

It's when things seem worst that you mustn't quit'

That is a passage from a poem that my mom gave me when I was just a kid called Don't Quit. Simple but true! It has gotten me through a lot of things in my life!

I am sharing this with you because the next set of interviews in the series, I will be talking about the voice problems that I have struggled with for years in much greater detail than I ever have. We all have our own battles in life. Sometimes it's hard for me to talk about mine, but if sharing my experience provides hope to anyone that is going through something difficult, it is worth it.

I want to thank you all for being here and for all the support you have given me over the years. It means more to me than I can say!"

In the video below, Keifer answers the question, "Can you elaborate on the surgical complications?":

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