Tony Kishman
| Tony Kishman | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Tony Kishman |
| Born | Tucson, Arizona, United States |
| Genres | Rock, hard rock |
| Occupations | Musician |
| Instruments | Bass guitar, vocals, guitar, piano |
| Years active | 1970s–present |
| Associated acts | Wishbone Ash, Beatlemania |
| Website | Official website |
Tony Kishman is an American bassist, most noted for his work with Wishbone Ash and in the musical Beatlemania.[1][2]
Early career
Kishman began his musical career playing in cover bands in the Tucson, Arizona area. While playing lead guitar in a band in South California, his booking agent – Fred Cisneros – suggested he audition for the US Beatlemania show. He passed the audition, and played Paul McCartney in the show between 1977 and 1983.[2]
Wishbone Ash
Following the end of the show, Kishman moved to England where he was introduced to Andy Powell. In 1994 he was asked to join the band as bassist and vocalist, and subsequently appeared on the band's Illuminations and Live in Geneva albums.[3]
Post-Wishbone Ash
In 1997, Kishman left Wishbone Ash to pursue different musical projects. He has returned to performing as Paul McCartney in Twist and Shout, an American Beatles tribute band.[4]
Kishman is now a current band member with the critically acclaimed Classical Mystery Tour.
References
- ↑ "Tony Kishman profile". Martin Turner's Wishbone Ash. 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-08.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 "Cast Member: Tony Kishman". Beatlemania Alumni. 2008. Retrieved 2008-11-08.
- ↑ "Tony Kishman (biography)". Tony Kishman. 2005. Retrieved 2008-11-08.
- ↑ "Band biographies". Twist and Shout. 2006. Retrieved 2008-11-08.
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