The Tony O Blues Band - Top Of The Blues (1995)

Personnel: Tony O.(vocals, lead guitar), Nick Luis ( rhythm guitar), Brad Vickers (bass) , Rob Piazza (drums on 1-3,11), Willie "Big Eyes" Smith (vocals, drums on 4-10,12), Pinetop Perkins (piano on 2,4,5,7,9) , Stan Bronstein (saxophone), Little Mike (piano on 12).

Tony O was given his name by the great late Howlin' Wolf and his guitar player Hubert Sumlin back in the late 60's. Wolf was a friend and mentor. Tony O has toured and recorded with Jimmy Rogers, Victoria Spivey, James Cotton, Pinetop Perkins, Willie "Big Eye's" Smith, Hubert Sumlin, Bob Stroger, Calvin "Fuzz" Jones, The Legendary Blues Band, Little Mike and the Tornado's, Zora Young, Louis Myers, and more. Tony has recorded on over twenty five records and for seven different record labels. His debut record (Top of The Blues) on Deluge Records was released in 1995 with only great revues world wide, it included special guests Pinetop Perkins (piano), Willie "big eye's Smith (drums), Brad Vickers (bass) & Stan Bronstein (Sax). Tony O was nominated for the Grammy Award in 1998 w/Pinetop Perkins (Born in the Delta) on Telarc Int. Records. Tony O has toured thru Japan, USA, Canada, USVI, and British Islands. A New York City Blues Guitar Legend, performing regularly in Manhattan.