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Tom C. Tucker
Minneapolis, MN
Tucker, Thomas C. ("Tuck")
Tom Tucker, age 63, of Minneapolis (originally from Des Moines, IA), died unexpectedly March 1, 2012. He was preceded in death by parents, Vicki & Clyde Tucker and nephew, Jon Digranes. Tom is survived by son, Tommy (Katie) Tucker; daughters, Nicky (Andy) Drilling and Jacqueline Tucker; sister, Saunie (Joe) Digranes; brother, Craig Tucker; grandchildren, Nicholas Drilling, Layla Tucker; niece, Kristin Digranes Thomas and significant other, Stacy Semler.
As a teenager, Tom performed and recorded as a singer/musician with IGL and for Motown on the Cadet label . This love of music and his "golden ears" led him to an audio career beginning with Lariam Studios in Des Moines. In 1974 he co-founded Triad Studios, which became the premier recording studio in the Midwest. His success at Triad led him to a move in 1985 to Minneapolis where he was co-founder of Metro Studios and Master Mix Studios, and also managed Paisley Park. This association led to multiple gold and platinum records and a Grammy. Tom's ability to mentor and teach led him to establishing IPR, Master's Recording, and Minneapolis Media Institute - all schools of higher learning in the media industry.
Tom will be remembered and missed by all those whose lives he touched - family, friends, students and professionals.
Services pending . In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be directed to The Tom Tucker Scholarship fund, MMI, Attn: Paul Peterson, 4100 W. 76th St., Edina, MN 55435.
Published in Des Moines Register on March 4, 2012
