Edward Tony Green

Edward Tony Green a.k.a. T. Money Green is a bass player best known for his work with Dr. Dre, Snoop Dogg, George Clinton, Warren G., and The Dramatics. His playing can be heard on almost every song that was released by Death Row records during the early to mid-1990s. After 20 years as bass player and band director for The Dramatics, Green landed the job of bass player and band director for Dr. Dre and Snoop Dogg. He is also well-known for his writing, recording, producing, mixing, and mastering songs. He also produced one of the singles on the soundtrack for the 1994 film Above the Rim, which won Soundtrack of the Year at the 1995 Source Awards. T. Money continues to work with Warren G., Nate Dogg and other hip-hop artists.

Early years

Edward Anthony Green was born September 22, 1956 in Mt. Clemens, Michigan at Selfridge Air Force Base. He attended Pasteur Elementary School, Hampton Jr. High School, and Mumford High School, all in Detroit, Michigan. He is right handed but plays bass upside down. T Money has been involved in over 100 hit songs to date. His first gold album credit was by The Dramatics in 1977.

He is the son of Rene Shaw and Roy Edward Green. His father, Roy Edward Green, was a decorated soldier in the US Air Force who served during the Vietnam War from start to finish. Roy passed at the age of 41. T Money's step father is William Austin, a bassist best known for his work with Ester Philips, Glory Lynn, Sonny Stit, Spanky Wilson, and many others on the jazz scene.

T. Money started playing the bass when he was 14 years old. His skills have made him one of the most sought-after and respected bass guitarists in the industry. Forming his first real band in 1971, the original 'Roadwork' band, T. Money quickly moved on to work with The Dramatics (1974–1992). His involvement with the group ranged from sideman to co-writing and arranging songs to touring the world. T. Money then went on to produce David Ruffin Jr., son of the late David Ruffin, traveling the world as a bass player and producer for Death Row Records (1992–1995). He assisted in the creation of the 'Gangsta Rap' sound that can be heard in hit tracks like Gin & Juice, Doggy Dogg World, California Love, and You Can't See Me.

Present

Many of T. Money's projects to date include a blend of original eclectic funk, soul, R&B, Rock and Hip Hop influences. In addition, T. Money also works with Down Sound Records in Jamaica (1995–Present) where he has help to produce artists like Anthony B, Lukie D, Lady Saw and Elephant Man.

T. Money currently resides in Detroit, MI where he owns his own label Hyped International Records (1991–present). He has signed various local acts to Hyped International including K-Stone, B-Deff, Anonymous, Eric McAfee, and Pinnacle. He continues to release albums on this label, including the latest double album Second and Antoinette with mixing and mastering completed at Studio A in Detroit.

T. Money currently works with his new 'Roadwork' band while continuing to mentor and work closely with some of Detroit's finest musicians and performers including, Shadow, Misfit, Maverick, David Ruffin Jr., David Shelton, Skenz, Miss Lulu, Steve Caldwell, and Andy Miles T Money Green is producer and writer of three cult type records that have grown to be vary rare recordings with DJs in the underground vinyl trade. "When the Cats Away" (1983) and "watch for the morning",(1982)and "hold on tight" (1982) on the detroit group "5 oclock" and on the label "O'Clock Records",and Keep the Groove and "bostonian Message"(1981) on the group he fronted "Bostonian" on the "Platinum Blue Rose" Record Label.

Awards

Other Accomplishments / Credits

Producer invited by Downsound Records of Kingston, Jamaica, to write/produce music for various artists

-Film Soundtracks-

- Articles & Honorable Mentions -

References

  1. ↑ "Westbound Next Generation - T Money Green". Westboundnextgen.com. 2005-10-08. Retrieved 2010-06-01.
  2. 1 2 "Detroit Music Awards - Winners 2008". Detroitmusicawards.net. Retrieved 2010-06-01.
  3. 1 2 "Detroit Music Awards - Winners 2011". Detroitmusicawards.net. Retrieved 2011-06-20.

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