Tony Gilkyson

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Tony Gilkyson
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Gilkyson in 2006
Background information
Birth nameAnthony Gilkyson
Born (1952-08-06) August 6, 1952 (age 72)
Hollywood, California, U.S.
Genres Punk rock, alternative rock
OccupationMusician
InstrumentGuitar
Years active1979–present
Website www.tonygilkyson.com

Tony Gilkyson (born August 6, 1952) is an American musician based in Los Angeles. He is known for membership in the groups Lone Justice and X

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Career

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]

Gilkyson is a former member of Lone Justice. He was member of the band X from 1986 to 1995 where he replaced Billy Zoom after his departure and played on two studio albums ( See How We Are and Hey Zeus! ) and two live albums ( Live at the Whiskey a Go-Go and Unclogged ). [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

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References

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  2. Richardson, Don (1999). "Terry Gilkyson". elizagilkyson.com. Archived from the original on February 23, 2007.
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  4. Atkinson, Brian T. (March 2006). "Goodbye guitar? Say it ain't so, Tony Gilkyso". Country Standard Time.