Tony Visconti

Unburied Treasure

by John Kelman
December 1, 2019

Of all the so-called progressive rock bands that emerged in the late '60s/early '70s, Gentle Giant has, perhaps, been the most misunderstood, and the one which failed to reach the same deserved commercial heights of its creatively innovative brethren, like King Crimson, Yes, Genesis and Pink Floyd. Of the bigger names from that time, only Van der Graaf Generator could be considered in the same breath when it comes to missed commercial success opportunities, and even that group has fared ...

Richard Barone (the Bongos) is Back with Tony Visconti-Produced Album 'Glow'

Source: conqueroo
July 17, 2010

Bongos frontman, author and Tiny Tim producer features co-writes with Paul Williams (yes, that Paul Williams) and Jill Sobule

NEW YORK, N.Y.--Glow, the new album from Richard Barone, frontman of cult faves the Bongos, is a sonic delight, like a lost solo Beatle album from a glam-rock future-world. After taking a break from performing to produce others and write a book Barone is back, working with producer Tony Visconti (along with Steve Addabbo, Jill Sobule and others). Glow indeed glows ...
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