Tom Clarkson was raised in Amsterdam, California and attended Merced High School (CA) where he started playing guitar.

He worked in various rock bands where he got the opportunity to play and appreciate Beatles music and harmonies. He also earned a reputation as a great finger style picker and earned a respect for bluegrass and Rock-a-Billy styles of music.

Tom is one of the founding members of The Beatles Project and a positive performer of George Harrison's guitar solo's that were inspired by Harrison's love of Chet Atkins and Carl Perkins.

Tom sells real estate for London Properties but spends his quality time singing harmonies, playing rhythm and lead guitar, and harmonica with the Beatles Project.