It was an unforgettable moment when, on September 15, 1987, he played his guitar for Pope John Paul II in Los Angeles. Born without arms, he performed a touching song entitled Never Be The Same. When the Pope approached him from the stage to kiss him in appreciation, it seemed to reflect the sentiments of the entire country. "Never Be the Same" was an appropriate song, for those few moments changed Tony Melendez' life forever and brought his unbelievable musical abilities into the national spotlight. Tony Melendez …. Will Never be the same