Thomas Benjamin Banks OC AOE FRCMT(hon) (December 17, 1936 – January 25, 2018) was a Canadian pianist, conductor, composer, television personality, and Senator.

[1] A few years later he went on to incorporate yet more business, Century II Productions, where he would author numerous commercial jingles in the 60s and 70s.

He produced and/or conducted command performances for Her Majesty the Queen and the Royal Family, and for President Ronald Reagan.

[5] Additionally, he chaired the Music Program at Grant MacEwan Community College and held positions on various boards, including the Edmonton Concert Hall Foundation, the Instrumental Jazz Division of MusicFest Canada, and the B&B Foundation for the Theatrical & Musical Arts of Alberta.

Additionally, he is the recipient of an Honourary Diploma of Music from Grant MacEwan College, an Honorary Doctorate of Laws from the University of Alberta, and of the Sir Frederick Haultain Prize.

In the 37th, 38th, and 39th Parliaments, Tommy Banks was elected Chair of the Standing Committee on Energy, the Environment, and Natural Resources.

[5] During his tenure as a Senator representing Alberta from 2000 to 2011, Banks participated in various committees and panels, including one that provided advice to the government during the North American Free Trade Agreement negotiations.

On May 9, 2001, he received the role of Vice-Chair for the Prime Minister's Caucus Task Force on Urban Issues.