About Commander Tom
Lived 1962 – 2022 (aged 59). Commander Tom was a German disc jockey, composer and musician.
Tom Weyer (29 August 1962 – 9 June 2022), better known by his stage name Commander Tom, was a German DJ and record producer.
Career He began working as a DJ at the "Drops SuperDisco" in Kehl, Baden-Württemberg, in the 1980s, and also worked as a DJ at the "Rheinpark" discothèque in Germersheim, Rhineland-Palatinate, in the 1990s.
In 2004, his single "Attention!", sampled from the Tom Novy vs. Eniac 1997 song "Superstar", hit #1 on the German dance music charts. It peaked at #23 in the UK Singles Chart in February 2005. A further single, "I Can't Sleep!", was released in 2006.
Commander Tom died on 9 June 2022, at the age of 59.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Commander Tom?
German musician
When was Commander Tom born?
Commander Tom was born on 29 August 1962.
When did Commander Tom die?
Commander Tom died on 9 June 2022.
What was Commander Tom's occupation?
Commander Tom was a disc jockey, composer and musician.
What nationality was Commander Tom?
Commander Tom was German.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Commander Tom. https://biography.guide/commander-tom/
MLA: "Commander Tom." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/commander-tom/.
Chicago: "Commander Tom." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/commander-tom/.
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