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Behind the Hits: Tony Christie's Musical Journey
Tony Christie shares his remarkable journey from performing in small UK nightclubs to becoming an international star touring worldwide after signing with MCA Records in 1971. His life transformed completely as hit songs like "Las Vegas" and "Amarillo" opened doors to global tours and changed his family's circumstances forever.
• Career launched by manager Harvey Lisberg, who also managed Herman's Hermits
• Experienced multiple career revivals, including when Peter Kay used "Amarillo" in his TV show
• Recorded new albums in Nashville with top session musicians
• Currently navigating a dementia diagnosis but continuing to perform extensively
• Touring actively at age 81 with performances scheduled throughout the year
• Recently released albums "We Still Shine" and "A New Life"
• Hoping to perform in Amarillo, Texas, where he was given the key to the city
• Maintains multi-generational appeal with families attending shows together
Join us for this inspiring conversation about resilience, musical passion, and finding new beginnings at any age
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Tony Christie shares his remarkable journey from performing in small UK nightclubs to becoming an international star touring worldwide after signing with MCA Records in 1971. His life transformed completely as hit songs like "Las Vegas" and "Amarillo" opened doors to global tours and changed his family's circumstances forever.
• Career launched by manager Harvey Lisberg, who also managed Herman's Hermits
• Experienced multiple career revivals, including when Peter Kay used "Amarillo" in his TV show
• Recorded new albums in Nashville with top session musicians
• Currently navigating a dementia diagnosis but continuing to perform extensively
• Touring actively at age 81 with performances scheduled throughout the year
• Recently released albums "We Still Shine" and "A New Life"
• Hoping to perform in Amarillo, Texas, where he was given the key to the city
• Maintains multi-generational appeal with families attending shows together
Join us for this inspiring conversation about resilience, musical passion, and finding new beginnings at any age
Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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