| Tony Sly | |
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| Birth name | Anthony J. Sly |
| Born | November 4, 1970 |
| Genres | Punk rock, melodic hardcore, skate punk, pop punk, acoustic |
| Occupations | Musician, Singer-songwriter |
| Instruments | Vocals, Guitar |
| Years active | 1989–present |
| Labels | Fat Wreck Chords |
| Associated acts | No Use for a Name, Joey Cape |
Anthony J. Sly (born November 4, 1970[1]) is an American singer, songwriter and guitarist, best known as the frontman of seminal punk rock band No Use for a Name. Most recently, he is also known for his acoustic solo career, with one acoustic split album he released with Lagwagon frontman Joey Cape and two solo albums of his own.
Tony Sly joined No Use for a Name in 1989, when he was 18 and a half years old. He was the vocalist and lead guitarist. Their first album Incognito was released in 1990 on the label New Red Archives and featured a heavy but melodic hardcore punk sound. The band's second album Don't Miss the Train was released in 1992 and featured a much more melodic hardcore sound.
The band's third album ¡Leche con Carne!, which was released in 1995, was their debut on Fat Wreck Chords, though they released an EP entitled The Daily Grind on the label back in 1993. The album marked a change of musical style going from hardcore punk more into punk rock and skate punk. Also in 1993, guitarist Robin Pfefer has replaced Chris Dodge and took the position of the lead guitarist, allowing Tony Sly to focus on singing and playing rhythm guitar instead.
In 2004, Tony Sly, along with Lagwagon frontman Joey Cape released a split acoustic album. Acoustic was released on May 18, 2004, through Fat Wreck Chords and featured 12 tracks, acoustic renditions of No Use for a Name and Lagwagon songs performed by each respective member, along with two new exclusive tracks, one by each member.[2]
On July 10, 2007, No Use for a Name released a best of compilation. Entitled All the Best Songs, the compilation marked the band's 20th anniversary together and included 24 previously released remastered singles, plus two previously unreleased songs.
In 2008, Tony Sly has started recording demos for what he has announced that will be his solo acoustic folk punk project. Sly went on his first solo acoustic tour in March 2009. In late 2009, Tony Sly went into the studio to record his first acoustic solo effort.
On February 16, 2010, 12 Song Program, Tony Sly's first album as a solo acoustic artist was released through Fat Wreck Chords. Prior to the release of the album, on February 6, 2010, Sly has started his solo tour in support of the album with a few North American dates, where he was joined by former No Use for a Name bandmate Chris Shiflett. On February 17, 2010, Tony Sly has started his first solo European tour, where he toured alongside Lagwagon's Joey Cape and Drag the River's Jon Snodgrass, until March 10, 2010. Tony Sly spent the rest of the spring touring in support of NOFX and Teenage Bottlerocket on their co-headline tour, then joining Joey Cape to a short Australian tour in the summer.[3]
It was confirmed that Sly will go on to record the next No Use for a Name album in late 2010, for a spring 2011 release. It will be the first new album from the album since 2008's The Feel Good Record of the Year.[4][5] Though, these plans fell through ever since, but the band plans to regroup to make the album sometime in summer 2011, after Sly is finished recording his second solo album.
On December 22, 2010, Sly has announced that the is the studio recording songs for a Japanese split EP.[6] On December 29, 2010, he has commented that the Japanese split EP songs came out well, and that he is currently getting together material for a new full-length solo album.[7]
On January 7, 2011, Sly announced on his Facebook page that he is done writing for his next solo album and that he will be entering the studio on January 28, 2011, to start recording the album. He described the album's sound as being "sad".[8]
On February 4, 2011, Sly has announced that he recorded 17 songs for his album and that he will be taking a break from the studio to play some solo acoustic shows and road test some new songs from the upcoming album.[9]
On March 29, 2011, Sly has announced he is going back to the studio.[10] Between April 7–18, 2011, Tony Sly has played a Canadian tour in support of his second solo record. Beteween May 31–June 6, 2011, Sly has played another short Canadian tour.[11]
On June 16, 2011, Sly has announced that mixing for his second solo album, entitled Sad Bear has begun.[12]
On September 28, 2011, Sly has released "Devonshire and Crown", the first single off Sad Bear for free streaming through Alternative Press, AbsolutePunk and the official Fat Wreck Chords website.[13][14][15]. Sly has then announced that his second solo album, Sad Bear, would be released on October 11, 2011, through Fat Wreck Chords.[16].
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