Tony Meléndez

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Tony Melendez is a Nicaraguan guitar player, singer and Christian rock songwriter who was born without arms. His mother took Thalidomide while pregnant, which caused his disability. Melendez has learned to play the guitar with his feet.

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[edit] Career

On September 15, 1987 Melendez sang Never Be the Same while playing the guitar with his feet in a special performance for Pope John Paul II. Visibly moved, the Pope descended from his chair and embraced Melendez.

As of 2005, his band, Tony Melendez and the Toe Jam Band, has a busy concert schedule. Melendez gives motivational talks and has written a book. He campaigns actively for the pro-life cause.

[edit] Recognition

Tony has won Unity Awards Male Vocalist of the Year UCMVA in 2000, 2002, 2004 and in 2002 took Artist of the year. He received the Branson Entertainment Award for Best New Artist in 1999, the "Inspirational Hero Award from the NFL Alumni Association at the Super Bowl XXIII and has received special commendations from the State of California for his work with young people and from President Reagan, regarding Tony "as a positive role model for America".

[edit] Discography

  • Never be the Same (1988)
  • Ways of the Wise (1990)
  • El Muro Se Callo (1991)
  • Debe Haber (1995)
  • Hands in Heaven (1997)
  • The Cup Of Life (1998)
  • Intimate Worship (1999)

[edit] Books

  • A Gift of Hope (1991)

[edit] Sources

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