Everyone is familiar with the lead vocalist and musician, Tom Higgenson. He founded his band, Plain White T’s, along with his friends Ken and Dave, in 1997. Tom is well-known for his song ‘Hey There Delilah,’ which also ranked on the Billboard 100 chart.
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People know so much about his career but not about his personal life. Some ask about Tom Higgenson’s wife, child, or net worth. Therefore, in this article, we will discuss all the details of Tom Higgenson’s life from every perspective.
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Early Life and Education
Tom Higgenson was born on 22nd February 1979 in Villa Park, Illinois, United States. He was raised in a musical family; that’s why he was interested in playing and singing guitar at a very young age.
Tim got an education from Willowbrook High School in Villa Park. After that, he got his bachelor’s degree in high school in 1997 and then headed towards his musical career.
Tom was only 18 when he met his school bandmates Ken Fletcher and Dave Tirio. Higgenson is a private person; therefore, he never reveals about his parents and siblings.
We know he was born and grew up in a musical family and pursued it as a career. He was often seen with his brother, but we don’t know his name as Tim loves to keep it private.
Career and Achievements
Tom Higgenson met with his bandmates Ken Fletcher, Dave Tirio, and Steve Mast in 1997. They made a band named ‘Plain White T’s.
It is a group trio with Tim as singer and guitarist, Fletcher on guitar, and Tirio on drums. In the beginning, they played local punk shows in Chivago’s basements.
The band recorded its first album, ‘Come on Over,’ released in 2001. Then this series continued, and Plain White T’s released another album, ‘Stop,’ with Fearless Records in 2002.
After that, Fletcher left the band in 2003, and drummer De’Mar Hamilton was added to the band. The rock band recorded the third album ‘All That We Need’ and released it in 2005. This album featured a song ‘Hey There Delilah’ that Tim wrote for a girl he met through a friend.
This song went viral in 2006 when it was released as a single. It ranked first on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and was nominated twice for Grammy awards on behalf of Song of the Year and Best Pop Performance.
In addition, the band aired another studio album, “Every Second Counts,” in September 2006. This album includes Hey There Delilah, Our Time Now, Hate, and many more. After two years, the rock band released the Big Bad World album and Wonders of the Younger in 2010.
This album includes popular songs like Thanks for Nothing, Cirque Dans La Rue, and many more—the seventh album was released in March 2015, and then the eighth was called’ Parallel Universe’ in 2018.
Undoubtedly, he earned fame and popularity from the band as the leading singer and songwriter. Furthermore, Tom Higgensioon collaborated with artists such as The Summer Set, Blues Traveler, and The Ready Set.
Another amazing achievement is that he wrote songs for many movies and TV shows, such as College Road Trip, Bandslam, Prom Night, and many others.
Tom Higgenson Wife
Most of the time, fans are asking about Tom Higgenson’s wife. As we already said, he keeps his personal life private.
He did not marry but had a son named Lennon Higgenson, born in 2009. Tom never revealed the identity of his mother or relationship with any woman. His social media reflects that he is very close to his son.
Tom had a relationship with some women in the past, such as Delilah DiCrescenzo, the inspiration for his song ‘Hey There Delilah.’ They met in 2002 through a mutual friend and fell in love with her.
Tom wrote many songs for her to express his feelings but never dated. They became friends and then attended the Grammy Awards together in 2008.
Physical Attributes
Tom Higgenson is 6 feet and 1 inches tall, but the weight is unknown. His brown hair and blue eyes make his personality attractive. Fans like his style as he mostly wears jeans, T-shirts, caps, and hoodies. Tom also has some tattoos on his arms and chest.
Social Media Appearance
Tom Higgenson is active on social media accounts such as on Instagram under username @HuggyPop, On Twitter @tomhiggenson, on Facebook @tomhiggenson.399, on Facebook Plain White T’s, and also owns a website dreshare.com. On all these platforms, He shares his photos and videos with fans.
Tom Higgenson Net Worth
As we know, Tom is a leading singer and songwriter of Plain White T’s, so most of his earnings come from his musical career.
He makes money from merchandise, endorsements, and loyalties. According to sources, Tom Higgension’s estimated net worth is $4 million.
Now, Tom is living a comfortable and luxurious lifestyle. He has his own home in Los Angeles, California, where he resides along with his son.
Higgenson loves to spend time with his family and friends. His involvement has been seen in multiple charitable causes like Rock the Vote, St. Jude Children Research Hospitals, and MusicCares.
