Tim Cappello

About

American multi-instrumentalist, composer and vocalist who is best known for his saxophone work supporting Tina Turner in the 1980s and 90s, as well as for his musical performance in the 1987 vampire film The Lost Boys.

Before Fame

He started music lessons at age 4. When he was 15 years old, he dropped out of high school and was accepted at the New England Conservatory of Music, playing both drums and keyboards for his audition. 

Trivia

In June 2022, he made an appearance in a video concert collaboration between Stranger Things and Doritos called 'Live From The Upside Down' starring Charli XCX, The Go-Go's, Corey Hart and Soft Cell. That same year in September, he was featured in the season 2 finale of the FX series Reservation Dogs. 

Family Life

He is the youngest of three children. His Sicilian father was a local conductor and music teacher.

Associated With

He studied saxophone with Lennie Tristano over a four-year span between touring with performers such as musician Eric Carmen and comedian Billy Crystal.