Tony Kishman
Tony Kishman | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Anthony Kishman |
| Born | Tucson, Arizona, United States |
| Genres | Rock, hard rock |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, actor, producer, recording artist |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, bass guitar, guitar, piano |
| Years active | 1970s–present |
| Website | http://www.liveandletdieshow.com |
Tony Kishman is an American vocalist, bassist, pianist & guitarist, most noted for his work with Wishbone Ash and the musical Beatlemania.[1][2]
Early career
Kishman began his musical career playing in
booking agent – Fred Cisneros – suggested he audition for the US Beatlemania show. He passed the audition, and played Paul McCartney in the show between 1978 and 1983.[2]
Wishbone Ash
Following the end of the show, Kishman moved to England where he was introduced to
Live in Geneva albums.[3]
Post-Wishbone Ash
In 1997, Kishman left Wishbone Ash to pursue different musical projects. He has returned to performing as Paul McCartney in Twist and Shout, an American
tribute band.[4]
Kishman is now a current band member with the critically acclaimed Classical Mystery Tour and Live and Let Die: The Music of Paul McCartney.
References
- ^ "Tony Kishman profile". Martin Turner's Wishbone Ash. 2008. Archived from the original on February 12, 2008. Retrieved November 8, 2008.
- ^ a b "Cast Member: Tony Kishman". Beatlemania Alumni. 2008. Retrieved November 8, 2008.. Tony is currently working with various Beatles tributes & the symphonic Paul McCartney tribute "Live and Let Die".
- ^ "Tony Kishman (biography)". Tony Kishman. 2005. Archived from the original on August 27, 2009. Retrieved November 8, 2008.
- ^ "Band biographies". Twist and Shout. 2006. Retrieved November 8, 2008. [dead link]