Tony Butler (musician)

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Tony Butler
Tony Butler on stage in Dunfermline, 1991
Background information
Also known as	"Pretty Tony"
Born	(1957-02-13) 13 February 1957
Origin	Shepherd's Bush, London, England
Genres	Rock
Occupations	Musician
Instruments	Bass, Lead Vocals
Years active	1981–present
Labels	Phonogram Records, Track-BCR Records
Associated acts	Big Country, On the Air, The Pretenders, Roger Daltrey, Pete Townshend
Website	Big Country official website

Anthony Earle Peter "Tony" Butler (born 13 February 1957) is an English musician and rock bassist, best known for his work with the Scottish rock band Big Country. He has also worked with On the Air, The Pretenders, Roger Daltrey and Pete Townshend, among others.^[1]

Biography

Early life

Anthony Earle Peter Butler was born on 13 February 1957 in Shepherd's Bush, London, England.^{[citation needed]}

Career

In 2007, to celebrate 25 years of Big Country, he reunited with founder members Bruce Watson and Mark Brzezicki to embark on a tour of the UK. He became lead vocalist for the first time, taking over from the deceased Stuart Adamson. Shortly before his reunion with Big Country, Tony played bass for Devon-based rock outfit, DOG alongside guitarist Tom Nordon.

As of 2011, Butler teaches courses in music at Petroc College and the Livewire Youth Music Project in Cornwall.

References

↑ "Anthony Earle Peter Butler". Country Club Fanzine (Issue 1 & 2). Retrieved 2 January 2011.

External links

v t e Big Country

Bruce Watson Mark Brzezicki Mike Peters Jamie Watson Derek Forbes Stuart Adamson Pete Wishart Alan Wishart Clive Parker Tony Butler Pat Ahern

Studio albums and EPs	The Crossing Wonderland EP Steeltown The Seer Peace in Our Time No Place Like Home The Buffalo Skinners Why the Long Face Driving to Damascus The Journey

Other albums	Without the Aid of a Safety Net One in a Million Radio 1 Sessions BBC Live in Concert Eclectic King Biscuit Flower Hour Brighton Rock Come Up Screaming Das Fest Live in Germany 95 Live in Cologne Without the Aid of a Safety Net The Complete Concert Big Country at the BBC

Singles	"Harvest Home" "Fields of Fire" "In a Big Country" "Chance" "Wonderland" "East of Eden" "Where the Rose Is Sown" "Just a Shadow" "Look Away" "The Teacher" "One Great Thing" "Hold the Heart" "King of Emotion" "Broken Heart (Thirteen Valleys)" "Peace in Our Time" "Save Me" "Heart of the World" "Republican Party Reptile" "Beautiful People" "Alone" "Ships (Where Were You)" "The One I Love" "I'm Ashamed" "You Dreamer" "Fragile Thing" "Another Country"

Related articles	Discography Skids

Authority control	VIAF: 86667388

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Name	Butler, Tony
Alternative names
Short description	British musician
Date of birth	13 February 1957
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