Tony Springer
Musical artist
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Toney "Wild T" Springer is a Trinidadian/Canadian blues-rock guitarist.
Toney Springer | |
|---|---|
| Born | Trinidad and Tobago |
| Origin | Canada |
| Genres | Blues-rock |
| Instrument | Guitarist |
| Label | Guitar |
Early life
Career
Springer later moved to Canada, settling in Toronto and playing local clubs in a Jimi Hendrix tribute band.[2] He joined Rough Trade in 1986 as the band was becoming less active;[2] they broke up in 1988.
In 1990, Springer took on the stage name Wild T, and launched his own band, Wild T and the Spirit. In 1992, Wild T was nominated for a Juno Award as Most Promising Male Vocalist at the Juno Awards of 1992.[3] Springer also appeared as a guest musician on David Bowie's 1993 album Black Tie White Noise.
Wild T and the Spirit had several lineups over the years, and released a number of albums,[4][5] including Givin' Blood, which was nominated for a Juno Award in 1994.[6][7] The band toured in Europe, Canada and the United States,[8] and continues to perform and record as of 2017.[9]