Tom Werman (born 1945) is an American record producer known for his work on many hard rock and heavy metal albums.
Early life and education
Werman was born in Boston, Massachusetts, and grew up in Newton. He earned a bachelor's degree and an MBA from Columbia University;
Producing career
In 1970, bored with his work in advertising, Tom Werman sent a letter to Clive Davis at CBS Records
Werman has produced 23 gold and platinum albums by acts also including Blue Öyster Cult, Mother's Finest, Molly Hatchet, Ted Nugent, Mötley Crüe, Twisted Sister, Jeff Beck, Stryper, Hawks, Kix, L.A. Guns, and Poison, in addition to key recordings by Dokken, Gary Myrick & The Figures, Glass Tiger, Jason & The Scorchers, Krokus, Lita Ford, and The Producers.
Critics and some bands Werman has worked with have sometimes described Werman's production style as too polished for the music. Werman replies that every act he produced officially approved his final mix of each album, at his request. "They love you when they're selling platinum albums. 20 years later they like to blame you for every single thing they were unable to achieve".
Later career
In 2002, Werman and his wife, Suky, opened Stonover Farm, a "luxury bed and breakfast" In 2021, the Wermans sold the farm and retired from innkeeping.
In September, 2023, Werman announced that his memoir, entitled "Turn It Up! My Time Making Hit Records In The Glory Days Of Rock Music", will be published on November 21, 2023.
Personal life
Werman and his wife have three children.