Tony Lucca
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| Tony Lucca | |
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| Birth name | Anthony James Lucca |
| Born | January 23, 1976 |
| Origin |  Pontiac, Michigan, Michigan, United States |
| Genre(s) | Folk, acoustic, singer/songwriter |
| Website | Official Website |
Tony Lucca (born Anthony James Lucca on January 23, 1976 in Pontiac, Michigan), is an American singer, songwriter, producer and sometime actor, perhaps best known for starting his career on the All New Mickey Mouse Club.
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[edit] Biography
Raised among a large music making family, (mother Sally was the tenth of twelve musically inclined children of renowned Detroit pianist, Jimmy Stevenson) he began singing and playing at the age of three. By age eight he had begun playing and writing with his cousin and life-long musical companion, Cole Garlak. Together they spent the better part of their school years learning classic rock cover tunes (with the help of numerous rhythm sections) performing in garages and school cafeterias throughout Oakland county. At 15, he moved to Orlando, Florida to enjoy four years of working as a Mouseketeer on the Disney Channel's All New Mickey Mouse Club. After high school and the show's cancellation, he moved to Los Angeles to continue his career as a professional entertainer. He worked in commercials and on TV but soon returned to music and is now writing and recording songs.
[edit] Music Biography
Tony Lucca has not only managed to stand out as an original artist in defiance of genre classification, he's done it diligently for close to ten years, constantly honing his craft and cultivating an extremely enthusiastic following every step of the way.
"I think that when what you aspire to do is of a timeless, classic nature, it will inevitably outlast the trends and the uncertainty of whatever business you're in. People will always want to hear good songs."
And with that said we are drawn into the world of Tony Lucca. A place where he can weave words together, painting pictures and emotions that bewitch longtime fans and resonate with discerning critics, as well.
A veteran of the star-churning Mickey Mouse Club, Tony grew up in Waterford, Michigan surrounded by a large musical family. At the age of 3 he began singing and playing guitar and by the time he was 12 he had begun writing and playing in various local Detroit area bands. Growing up on a diet of family gatherings that turned into extended jam sessions Lucca's path was set. Following his stint on the MMC he moved to LA where he appeared in numerous independent movies and the short-lived series, Malibu Shores. But remaining true to his personal vision, Tony returned to music, shunning the 90s pop scene and searching for deeper more personal sound with an honesty not often found today.
In 1997, Lucca took to the internet with his independent debut, So Satisfied. Having sold 2000 copies within a year, he then followed that up with the 1999 release, Strong Words, Softly Spoken. With only the internet and constant touring, Lucca went on to sell a total of 10,000 records in just a few short years. After garnering the 2001 LA Music Award for best male singer/songwriter, Tony Lucca had created quite a buzz with industry insiders and managed to take to the road opening for recording mega stars like *NSync and Marc Anthony, sharing the stage with a diverse array of artists such as Macy Gray, Johnny Lang and Chris Whitley.
After several years of indie perseverance, Lucca released his first commercially distributed album in 2004. Shotgun, the consummate road trip record, takes the listener for a ride.
"I've done so much travelling myself, always sifting through the same old CD collection. I just figured I'd try to make the kind of record I would want to listen to when I'm driving."
In 2005, Lucca released Anatomy of a Blackbird, a live concert DVD with a close-up, behind the scenes look at life on the road during his 2004 California tour. The documentary and 12 song set give an honest glimpse into the world of an artist hard at work and enjoying every minute of it.
August of 2006 ushered in the release of Lucca's 4th full length studio effort, Canyon Songs. This collection of songs was written and recorded entirely up in the canyons of Los Angeles. Canyon Songs is an homage to the thriving singer/songwriter spirit of the late 60's and early 70's that took Laurel Cayon out of its mystical obscurity and placed it right dead smack in the middle of mainstream popular music. From the Joni Mitchell-laced "Songbird" to the Eagles-like "Darlin' I" Lucca reveals his earliest influences with the kind of maturity and respect that only comes with time. It's here that Lucca expresses his appreciation for song in a way that seems to be absent in so much of today's contemporary music.
The consummate live performer, Lucca has etched out an extensive national following. From the folk-friendly venues of the lower East side, to the hype-crazed clubs on the Sunset Strip, and with the help of a national street team of close to 1000 devoted listeners, Tony Lucca has made a rather impressive name for himself as an artist not to be missed.
On April 11, 2007 Lucca's cover of the Daniel Johnston song Devil Town appeared on the season finale of the series, Friday Night Lights.
[edit] Selected Filmography
- 2007 E! True Hollywood Story: The Mickey Mouse Club as Himself
- 2004 The Wayne Brady Show as Himself
- 1998 Too Pure as Jared
- 1997 Take a Number as Todd
- 1996 Malibu Shores as Zack Morrison
- 1996 Her Last Chance as Cody
- 1993 Emerald Cove as Jeff Chambers
- 1991 The All New Mickey Mouse Club as Himself
