"Anthony - Biography"



Anthony is a Multi-Style Guitarist who is recognized for his versatility and eclectic capabilities. His travels down Guitar Street provide the vehicle for musical excursions into the area of  Rock, Classical, Jazz, Blues and Country. Winner of Chicagoland's Hottest Guitarist contest, Anthony has crossed the Atlantic to perform in Europe as well as across North America.

Anthony has worked as Musical Director & Lead Guitarist for premier Las Vegas Elvis stylists as well as many Chicago legends. Anthony and his "Guitar Street Rockestra" have performed in such major venues as the Las Vegas Hilton (International), where Elvis performed, the Tupelo Coliseum, the Baltimore Opera House, Chicago House of Blues, Navy Pier Skyline Stage and the Rosemont Theater. Anthony and his guitar have been seen by millions of viewers on major networks such as CBS, NBC, ABC, WGN, PBS and ATT/Comcast.

Anthony has appeared, in concert, with Nokie Edwards, formerly of the Ventures. His personal relationships with such guitar legends as Big Jim Sullivan (Tom Jones), and Elvis guitarists Scotty Moore and James Burton will give you personal insight into the men and their music. Anthony has received numerous recommendations from "All the King's Men" as well as many other legends of the guitar!

One of the world's most versatile guitarists, his musical styles range from such legendary guitarists as Jimi Hendrix, Chet Atkins, Mark Knopfler, Esteban and Eddie Van Halen to Stevie Ray Vaughn, Carlos Santana, Wes Montgomery, BB King, Dick Dale and Segovia. Known throughout the industry as the "Lord of the Strings" as well as the "Sultan of Strings", Anthony never ceases to amaze his audiences with his showmanship and his ability to take musical styles just a few steps over the edge!

Anthony's ability to duplicate any guitarist's sound will astound any audience with some of his own interpretations adding his personal touch to the original artist's recordings!

Anthony is artist endorsed by Fender, Yamaha, St. Louis Music, Roland, Ovation/Takamine, Greg Bennett Guitars/Samick, Crate,
Heritage Guitars, Fred Kelly  Picks,
GHS Strings, Industrial Amps and Jim Dunlop.