About Tony Springer
Tony Springer was a Canadian musician.
Toney "Wild T" Springer is a Trinidadian/Canadian blues-rock guitarist.
Early life Springer was born and raised in Trinidad and Tobago; he played with a number of reggae and calypso bands as a teenager.
Career Springer later moved to Canada, settling in Toronto and playing local clubs in a Jimi Hendrix tribute band. He joined Rough Trade in 1986 as the band was becoming less active; 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, including Givin' Blood, which was nominated for a Juno Award in 1994. The band toured in Europe, Canada and the United States, and continues to perform and record as of 2017.
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Who was Tony Springer?
Trinidadian-Canadian blues-rock guitarist
When was Tony Springer born?
Tony Springer was born in Trinidad.
What was Tony Springer's occupation?
Tony Springer was a musician.
What nationality was Tony Springer?
Tony Springer was Canadian.
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