Tony Rey Explained

Tony Rey
Instrument:Guitar
Genre:Rock, Glam metal
Occupation:Guitarist
Producer
Music director
Associated Acts:Saraya
The Mike Pont Band
Danger Danger

Tony "Bruno" Rey is an American guitarist, writer, producer and arranger who has worked with bands including Saraya, the Mike Pont Band, Danger Danger, Billy Joel, Janet Jackson, Enrique Iglesias, Joan Jett & the Black Hearts, Kathie Lee, Taylor Dayne, Anastacia and Rihanna.

In Danger Danger, he replaced guitarist Al Pitrelli and was replaced by guitarist Andy Timmons. He played almost all of the guitar work on Danger Danger's self-titled album, with his replacement Andy Timmons playing the rest.

Rey started with Iglesias in 1999 and is the guitarist and musical director. He is responsible for all facets of Iglesias' live shows, TV shows, and award shows. Rey also writes and produces for Iglesias. One song he co-wrote was "Roamer" from Iglesias' album, 7.[1] Rey also provided guitar on Janet Jackson's single "Just a Little While".

Discography

1980s

Writing songs with Aldo Nova

1990s

2000s

TV appearances

DateProgramNotes2000Howard Stern Show with Enrique Iglesias
February 10, 200850th Grammy AwardsIntroduced by Rihanna on Red Carpet and shown sitting with Enrique Iglesias
February 6, 2008The Tonight Show with Jay LenoAs Enrique Iglesias' guitarist

References

Notes and References

  1. http://www.allmusic.com/cg/amg.dll?p=amg&sql=A9bhxlfweacqp/ 7