Tony Newton (musician)

Antonio (Tony) Newton is an electric bass player from Detroit Michigan. Newton has recorded with Tony Williams, John Lee Hooker, Smokey Robinson, Stevie Wonder, Michael Jackson, Gary Moore and Allan Holdsworth.[1][2][3]

Newton began his career first on piano at age seven, beginning professionally at the age of thirteen, playing bass guitar with blues legends John Lee Hooker, T-Bone Walker and Little Walter.[4]

Newton was discovered by Motown executive Hank Cosby while playing in Detroit Blues clubs at the age of 18.

References

  1. ↑ Chaffin, Christina. "Motown Funk Brother Revisits Musical Roots". The Motown Vault. Retrieved 7 February 2015.
  2. ↑ Newton, Tony (2011). Gold Thunder: A Legendary Adventures of a Motown Bassman. Quantum Media Publishing.
  3. ↑ "Antonio (Tony) Newton biography". Retrieved 7 February 2015.
  4. ↑ "Art Vista™ Presents GROOVEMASTER – the Tony Newton Bass Libraries". Bass Musician. January 13, 2011. Retrieved 7 February 2015.

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