Tony Gilkyson Explained

Tony Gilkyson
Background:non_vocal_instrumentalist
Birth Name:Anthony Gilkyson
Birth Date:6 August 1952
Birth Place:Hollywood, California
Instrument:Guitar
Genre:Punk rock, alternative rock
Occupation:Musician
Years Active:1979–present
Associated Acts:Lone Justice, X, Exene Cervenka, Eleni Mandell, Chuck E. Weiss, Dave Alvin, Wesley Willis

Tony Gilkyson (born August 6, 1952) is an American musician based in Los Angeles. He is known for membership in the groups Lone Justice and X

Career

He is the son of Jane Gilkyson and songwriter/folk musician Terry Gilkyson, as well as the brother of singer-songwriter Eliza Gilkyson.[1] [2]

Gilkyson is a former member of Lone Justice. He was member of the band X from 1986 to 1995 where he replaced Billy Zoom after his departure and played on two studio albums (See How We Are and Hey Zeus!) and two live albums (Live at the Whiskey a Go-Go and Unclogged).[3]

As a solo artist, he is known for his guitar work.[4] He is also a record producer, having worked with Exene Cervenka, Eleni Mandell, Chuck E. Weiss and Dave Alvin.[3]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Encyclopedia: X . Britannica Online Encyclopedia.
  2. Web site: Terry Gilkyson . elizagilkyson.com . Don . Richardson . 1999. https://web.archive.org/web/20070223013427/http://www.elizagilkyson.com/Terry_Gilkyson.htm . February 23, 2007 .
  3. Heidt . John . Tony Gilkyson . Vintage Guitar . July 2006 .
  4. Web site: Atkinson . Brian T. . Goodbye guitar? Say it ain't so, Tony Gilkyso . Country Standard Time . March 2006.