Tony LeMans
| Tony LeMans | |
|---|---|
| Genres | pop/funk/R&B |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, guitarist |
| Years active | 1989–1992 |
| Labels | Paisley Park/Warner Bros. Records |
Tony LeMans was a singer and songwriter associated with Prince and signed to Prince's Paisley Park Records.
Biography
His self-titled debut album was released in 1989 on that label, and it peaked at #58 on the Billboard R&B Album chart. Three singles were released ("Higher Than High," "Cookie Crumbles," and "Forever More") without much chart success.[1] Although Prince often worked behind the scenes on albums for his label, he officially played no role in this one.
LeMans, an avid motorcyclist, was killed in a traffic accident on June 24, 1992, in Malibu, California.[2] He had just begun the recording sessions for his second album, which was to feature a Prince composition called "Fuchsia Light." He wrote songs for Donny Osmond's comeback album as well as the Rolling Stones' 1993 release Voodoo Lounge.[3] His manager said of LeMans, upon his passing, "[He is] one of those acts that comes around once in a lifetime."[3]
Discography
- Tony LeMans (1989, Paisley Park Records)