Tony Christie

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.

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

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

Tony Christie Media

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.