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Tony Christie
Tony Christie – Appen musiziert 2015 01.jpg
Tony Christie performing at the Appen musiziert 2015[:de] benefit concert in Schleswig-Holstein, Germany
Background information
Birth nameAnthony Fitzgerald
Born25 April 1943 (aged 83)
Conisbrough, Yorkshire, England
GenresPop, rock, schlager
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, actor, musician
InstrumentsVocals
Years active1970–present
Associated actsPeter Kay, Laruso, Richard Hawley
WebsiteTonyChristie.com

Anthony Fitzgerald (born 25 April 1943[1]), known professionally as Tony Christie, is an English musician, singer and actor. He is best known for his recording of "(Is This The Way To) Amarillo", a double UK chart success.

Christy was diagnosed with dementia in April 2023.[2]

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References

  1. ↑ Birthday's today. The Telegraph (25 April 2012). Retrieved 22 April 2014.
  2. ↑ Tony Christie's heartbreaking admission as he breaks silence on dementia diagnosisExaminer Live. Retrieved 27 November 2023.