Theodore F. Leo (born September 11, 1970, in South Bend, Indiana), called “Ted,” as a short form of “Theodore,” is an American punk rock/indie rock songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist, though he is most known for his singing and guitar playing. Leo has been in many bands, including Citizens Arrest, Chisel, the Sin-Eaters, the Spinanes, and Ted Leo and the Pharmacists, his current group. He has also kept up a consistent presence as a solo performer since the late 1990s.