Tony Gilkyson

Tony Gilkyson (born August 6, 1952) is a Los Angeles-based musician. He is the son of Jane Gilkyson and songwriter/folk musician Terry Gilkyson, as well as the brother of singer-songwriter Eliza Gilkyson.[1][2]

Tony Gilkyson
Gilkyson in 2006
Background information
Birth nameAnthony Gilkyson
Born (1952-08-06) August 6, 1952
Hollywood, California
GenresPunk rock, alternative rock
Occupation(s)Musician
InstrumentsGuitar
Years active1979–present
Associated actsLone Justice, X, Exene Cervenka, Eleni Mandell, Chuck E. Weiss, Dave Alvin, Wesley Willis
Websitewww.tonygilkyson.com

Career

Gilkyson is a former member of Lone Justice and was a member of the band X from 1986 to 1995 where he replaced Billy Zoom after his departure and played on See How We Are and the albums that followed.[3]

As a solo artist, he is known for his guitar work.[4] He is also a record producer, having worked with Exene Cervenka, Eleni Mandell, Chuck E. Weiss and Dave Alvin.[3]

Discography

  • Sparko, Salinas Records, 1998, ASIN B01KAV92NE
  • Goodbye Guitar, Askew Records, 2000, ASIN B00004T2MS

References

  1. "X". Britannica Online Encyclopedia.
  2. Richardson, Don (1999). "Terry Gilkyson". elizagilkyson.com. Archived from the original on February 23, 2007.
  3. Heidt, John (July 2006). "Tony Gilkyson". Vintage Guitar.
  4. Atkinson, Brian T. (March 2006). "Goodbye guitar? Say it ain't so, Tony Gilkyso". Country Standard Time.



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