A native of Long Island, NY Tony began his musical study as a child playing trumpet and eventually guitar and continued the study of music theory through college. At age 17 Tony signed his first recording contract with Rust Records, a subsidiary of Laurie Records, a well known label in the mid 1960's. After playing in numerous bands Tony joined The Cyclone Rangers. They have opened for such artists as Leon Russell, Rick Nelson, Jerry Jeff Walker, Dicky Betts, Dr. John, Pure Prairie League, and Asleep at the Wheel, to name a few. The Cyclone Rangers also toured the nation with Minnie Pearl and others as members of "The Grand Old Country Music Show". Including a performance at The Ryman Auditorium, the home of the Grand 'Ole Opry.
His profound writing and vocal abilities reflect such powerful influences as Eric Clapton, Lowell George, Bonnie Raitt, Marc Cohn, John Hiatt and Jackson Browne. Armed with a new CD called "The Breakfast Club" The singer songwriter comes to life once again.