- Tony Wood
"Tony Wood" (Born 12th October, 1983] is a Singer and songwriter known locally in the areas of
Newcastle upon Tyne andWhitley Bay , North East England.Anthony Wood has been noticeably present in the North East musical scene for between 5 and 10 years, playing at various Newcastle venues. He recently supported such acts asJose Gonzales andBabyshambles , thus setting in stone his developing cult status as a local musician.Trivia
* Tony has played lead guitar in several smaller local bands, including
Crime Scene Dog , Neocyde and Two Monkeys before he finally became disappointed with the quality of band musicians and made the decision to go it alone.* On several occasions, Wood was employed as an extra on local CBBC drama
Byker Grove .* He cites figures such as
John Lennon ,Bob Dylan ,Damien Rice andCameron clement as his main musical influences.* While playing an acoustic gig at
The Head Of Steam with his occasional musical sparring partner, Blam'ro NeckLamont, Tony Wood found the show was prematurely slowed down after a large power cut. However, due to quick thinking and a masters degree in Electrophysics, Tony made a temporary power source using citric acid, a steel rod and a copper wire. The show went on with the bare, skeletal equipment needed and he was able to play two encores.* Locals in the
Whitley Bay andNewcastle upon Tyne area have become very familiar with Mr Wood. He is often described as a 'local legend' and a 'saviour of local music'.* When interviewed by the
NME in February 2005, Tony insisted on travelling toSalford Boys Club , a stomping ground for the likes ofMorrissey andThe Smiths , who Tony also describes as influences. He insisted that this was at theNME 's expense. His request was declined, and the interview was carried out in his local public house.Discography
Albums
The Haunting of June's African Elephants (LP) March 2005
Clamfood (LP) Due December 2006EPs
Oh Dear, Look At That (EP) October 2004
ingles
Memories Of Last Summer (Single) November 2004
I Don't Know You (Single) January 2005
Memories Of Last Summer Revisited (Single) April 2005
Around My Corner (Featuring Cameron Clement) (Single) June 2005
Memories Of Last Summer Revisited: Pt II (Single) January 2006
That World (Single) August 2006[Tony Wood The Man, The Legend]
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