Tom Chaplin is a singer-songwriter, musician, and composer. He is best known for being the lead singer of the British band Keane. He was invited into the band by his friend Tim Rice-Oxley in 1997, Tom was born Thomas Oliver Chaplin on March 8th 1979 in Hastings, East Sussex, England. During his time with Keane in 2006 he revealed that he was receiving treatment for drug abuse problems. He then cancelled an North American Tour to fly back for treatment and is drug free to this day! Tom Chaplin married Natalie Dive in June 2011 and they now have one daughter born March 20th 2014, Although his band Keane went into Hiatus in late 2013 he plans on making a solo record in 2014.
Why is he my hero?
I consider Tom as my hero simply because he inspires me. I find his voice beautiful and i hope one day i will be able to sing just as good as him. I wish to also be able to write amazing songs like he does. The lyrics to his songs really inspire not only me but many people around the world and to me that makes a hero! He also decided to overcome a drug addiction after he realized it was tearing his life apart. That takes a lot of courage and time to do. He also chooses to remain drug free to this day. Although he does drink on occasion. To me this a true hero.