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MUSICIAN, COMPOSER, SINGER
Born in Kingston Jamaica, the reggae capital of the World,
Tony is recognized as a talented composer, producer, arranger,
guitarist, vocalist and percussionist .Powered by his Rastafarian
faith, Tony relocated to Canada in 1975 touring with the internationally
known Ernie Smith and his band Roots Revival as vocalist and
percussionist. Tony later became one of the founding members
of the Reggae group "BLOOD FIRE" which performed at Reggae
Sunsplash in Jamaica in 1982. While in the group "BLOOD FIRE"
Tony perfonned as opening acts for some of the World's most
famous reggae artists such as Jimmy Cliff, Third World, Steel
Pulse, Gregory Issacs, and The Mighty Diamonds,JC Lodge to
name only a few. In 1984 Tony relocated to California to embark
on his solo career as vocalist and guitarist, performing at
various venues in Hollywood and Los Angeles. While in LA Tony
recorded the album "Give Jah The Praise" .In addition he performed
with several bands and supported established stars such as
Leroy Smart, Hortense Ellis, Leroy Siblis and Don Carlos in
stage productions. Throughout his long and varied career Tony
has produced and recorded several CD's including "Give Jah
The Praise, "Help Myself", "Tony Nicholson Live", "Moods"
and "Island Fever"
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