Tony Wright (musician)

Tony Wright
Birth name Tony Wright
Born 1968
Bradford, United Kingdom
Occupation(s) Musician
Instruments Vocals, guitar
Labels EMI
Associated acts Terrorvision, Laika Dog
Website Tony Wright Official Website

Tony Wright (born 1968) is the lead singer of the UK band Terrorvision and also the band Laika Dog.[1]

Early life

Wright was born in Bradford to David Wright who was the owner of a Gallery in Bradford that showcased local artists. Originally wanting to become a Designer, Wright was convinced to take a Youth Training Scheme at a local Printing Firm.[2]

He met the other founding members of Terrorvision whilst working as a glass collector and barman in a local pub[3] and the band began their music career as The Spoilt Bratz.

Solo career

In March 2014 Wright announced a solo acoustic project.[4] In September 2014 he released his debut solo album Thoughts 'N' All.[5] The album was met with a positive review on PureRawk.com which called it "Down to Earth, unpretentious and easy to get on with".[6]

Other Projects

Wright is the owner of Oldfield Press,[7] and has produced a range of screen printed cards that he sells online and via a number of pop-up shops in the Keighley area. Following his career in Terrorvision Tony also pursued a career in building dry stone walls.[8]

During his time with Terrorvision Tony Wright was a popular and frequent guest on the BBC2 TV programme Never Mind the Buzzcocks[9] and also presented Top of the Pops.[10]

References

  1. ↑ "Laika Dog". Leeds Music Scene. Retrieved 2016-10-06.
  2. ↑ "Stone walls are the real rock classics for Tony". www.yorkshirepost.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-10-06.
  3. ↑ "Roofdog Interviews - Terrorvision...". www.angelfire.com. Retrieved 2016-10-06.
  4. ↑ The Huddersfield Examiner article on Tony Wright's solo project
  5. ↑ Thoughts n All, Woodcut Records, 2014-11-17, retrieved 2016-10-06
  6. ↑ "Album Review: Tony Wright – "Thoughts 'n' All" | PureRawk.com". www.purerawk.com. Retrieved 2016-10-06.
  7. ↑ "Oldfield Press". oldfield-press.blogspot.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-10-06.
  8. ↑ "Stone walls are the real rock classics for Tony". www.yorkshirepost.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-10-06.
  9. ↑ "YouTube". www.youtube.com. Retrieved 2016-10-06.
  10. ↑ "BBC - Top of the Pops 2 - Trivia". www.bbc.co.uk. Retrieved 2016-10-06.


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