8 Quotes & Sayings By Tony Visconti

Tony Visconti is a musician, producer and film director, best known as the bass guitarist for David Bowie from 1969 until 1973. He has been a member of the band T. Rex since its inception in 1971, and later formed Bad Company in 1974, releasing six albums during his tenure with the band. His studio albums include "Electric Warrior," "Cosmic Dancer," "Ride a White Swan," "Mondo Rock," "Ballad of Easy Rider," and "No Bull." Visconti's solo albums have included "White Light/White Heat," "Aladdin Sane," "Bolanha," and most recently, "Pin Ups." In addition to his band work, Visconti has composed scores for several films, including David Lynch's Eraserhead (1977), Nicolas Roeg's The Man Who Fell to Earth (1976), Russ Meyer's Beyond the Valley of the Dolls (1970), Michael Apted's Goldeneye (1995) and Quentin Tarantino's Kill Bill Vol Read more

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My dad's sense of humor was direct and sometimes surreal - his quick wit is well known amongst our family and friends. He raised me on Spike Jones records and W.C. Fields movies, and his sense of humor fell somewhere in between. Tony Visconti
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Computers have virtually replaced tape recorders. Tony Visconti
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When I was five my parents bought me a ukulele for Christmas. I quickly learned how to play it with my father's guidance. Thereafter, my father regularly taught me all the good old fashioned songs. Tony Visconti
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Our last jam session was this past Christmas. Dad played his harmonica, mom sang in English and Italian, and I played guitar. I'm so happy that we could share that musical experience for one last time. Tony Visconti
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I could never have a better teacher in those days than my father. Tony Visconti
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Since my teen years I was interested in martial arts. Tony Visconti
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My father loved people, children and pets. Tony Visconti