Tony "Bruno" Rey is an American guitarist, writer, producer and arranger who has worked with bands including Saraya, the Mike Pont Band, Danger Danger, Billy Joel, Janet Jackson, Enrique Iglesias, Joan Jett & the Black Hearts, Kathie Lee, Taylor Dayne, Anastacia and Rihanna.
Tony Rey | |
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| Genres | Rock, Glam metal |
| Occupation(s) | Guitarist Producer Music director |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar |
In Danger Danger, he replaced guitarist Al Pitrelli and was replaced by guitarist Andy Timmons. He played almost all of the guitar work on Danger Danger's self-titled album, with his replacement Andy Timmons playing the rest.
Rey started with Iglesias in 1999 and is the guitarist and musical director. He is responsible for all facets of Iglesias' live shows, TV shows, and award shows. Rey also writes and produces for Iglesias. One song he co-wrote was "Roamer" from Iglesias' album, 7.[1] Rey also provided guitar on Janet Jackson's single "Just a Little While".
Discography edit
1980s edit
Writing songs with Aldo Nova
- Saraya (1989)
- Danger Danger (1989)
1990s edit
- When the Blackbird Sings, Saraya (1991)
- Scepter Records Story (1992)
- Flashback, Joan Jett (1993)
- Pure and Simple, Joan Jett (1994)
- Tank Girl Soundtrack (1995)-Vocals
- Living the Nightlife (1995)-Producer
- Biggest Man, Tommy Hunt (1997)-Producer
- We Will Fall: The Iggy Pop Tribute (1997)-Producer, Guitar
- New York Soul Serenade (1997)-Producer
- Under Cover, Joe Lynn Turner (1997)-Vocals(Background)
- Naked Without You, Taylor Dayne (1997)-Guitar(electric)
- Four the Hard Way, Danger Danger (1997) -Producer, Guitar
- Hurry Up & Wait, Joe Lynn Turner (1998)-Soloist, Guitar
- Where the Girls are, Vol 2 (1999)-Producer
- Under Cover, Vol 2 Joe Lynn Turner (1999)-Guitar
2000s edit
- The Return of the Great Gildersleeves, Danger Danger (2000) - Guitar
- Heart of a Woman, Kathie Lee (2000)-Guitar
- Chansons des Perverts (2001)-Performer
- Naked Without You[Bonus Tracks], Taylor Dayne (2001)-Guitar(electric)
- Leap of Faith, David Charvet (2002)-Guitar
- Walk to Remember Soundtrack (2002)-Producer
- Walk to Remember[Bonus Tracks] (2003)-Producer
- Jett Rock: Greatest Hits, Joan Jett (2003)-Arranger
- 7, Enrique Iglesias (2003)-Producer, Vocal Arranger, Guitar (Acoustic/Electric)
- 7 [bonus tracks], Enrique Iglesias (2003)-Producer
- Damita Jo, Janet Jackson (2004)-Guitar
- Girl Group Sounds: One Kiss Can Lead to (2005)-Producer
- Sinner, Joan Jett (2006)-Engineer
TV appearances edit
| Date | Program | Notes
2000 Howard Stern Show with Enrique Iglesias |
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| February 10, 2008 | 50th Grammy Awards | Introduced by Rihanna on Red Carpet and shown sitting with Enrique Iglesias |
| February 6, 2008 | The Tonight Show with Jay Leno[2] | As Enrique Iglesias' guitarist |
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