Tony Boyd
Founder
and Music Director of TB True School All-Stars
Vocalist, Bassist,
Producer, Songwriter, Music Director, Entertainer
Born in
Chicago, Illinois. Tony started singing at the age of 10 years old
in Church under the direction of his grandparents, who were the
Ministers of Music over the Youth and Gospel choirs. Later he played
bass guitar and drums with the Choir.
He majored in music
at Chicago Vocational School, and it was there he developed his
appreciation and discipline for music. He also studied at Vandercook
Conservatory of Music.
His first
major Tour was with Barry White
& The Love Unlimited Orchestra.
Countless Tours, Recordings and TV Performances
as Music Director,
Bassist,
and Vocalist with other major Recording Artists followed.
Besides touring with major Acts as a Music Director and Musician,
Solo or with his
own Band "True School All-Stars", Tony is also a Songwriter and
Producer and Entertainer.
The goal of the "TB
True School All-Stars" is to keep real funk and R&B in the
forefront. They perform an engaging, dynamic live concert show of
original music and early 70’s - Present day Funk / R&B.
Not Old School - it’s
True School
!
(A mix of old and new)
Recorded and Toured
with:
*
Barry White
*
Love Unlimited Orchestra
*
The Jacksons
*
Sheila E
*
Eric Benet
*
Shanté Moore
*
Brian McKnight
*
Mary J. Blige
*
Chaka Kahn
*
Eryka Badu
*
Mariah Carey
*
Back Street Boys
*
Sheryl Crow
*
Michael DeLorenzo
*
Gary Busey
*
Teena Marie
and many more!
TV Appearances:
*
VIBE Show with Sinbad
*
Tonight Show with Jay Leno
*
Regis and Cathy Lee
*
MTV - Spring Break Special
* BET - Live from L.A.
* Soul Train - Don Cornelius
* Beverly Hills 90210 (Last
Episode)
* For Your Love - Fox TV
* Magic Hour - Magic Johnson
* Late Night with David
Letterman