TONY’S BIO

Starting at age, 7 Tony brings a lifetime of experience and a love for music passed down from his late father. Following his father’s footsteps, he excelled in big band and jazz and at 12 years of age was playing with his father in wedding and party bands. With his father’s connections, at age 14, Tony had 2 sessions with his earliest influence “Buddy Rich”, who put the passion for greatness in his soul. In Senior High he joined a band that lasted 4 years covering Rush, Yes, Led Zeppelin, The Who and ELP.

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From there, Heavy Metal grabbed his attention and that – coupled with the endurance and discipline learned in martial arts – put the aggressiveness in his style.

Working with his brother Pete on numerous projects gave lots of room to develop his heavy progressive feel.

 What makes Tony stand out beyond his dynamic technical ability, impeccable timing, high energy and speed are his creative writing skills – developed from an interest in a diverse spectrum of music.  Tony’s work ethic really delivered on the recording by the Ronny Munroe band  “ELECTIC WAKE”. With only a five week notice prior to the set recording date, his creative writing and impeccable timing put the drive and energy on the album in a little over six hours, unedited!

“Third Voice”, a progressive band, opened up a lot of room to showcase a lifetime of drumming, and demonstrate the creative writing that sets his drumming on a different level.

AND NOW, HE IS HITTING THE WORLD SCENE WITH HIS LATEST BAND