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Tony pulls back the curtain and shows you what really goes on behind the scenes. He dives deep into the the music industry culture, so Tune-in and Tune-up cuz it’s going to be a wild ride!!!
Who is Tony Pasko
For more that 25 years Tony has been a music industry professional; his vast playing background and knowledge of musical products has given him the opportunity to work and perform with some of the greatest musicians in the world. He has designed and marketed products for the music industries top leading companies. His insight and perspective comes from working with artists, road crews and music instrument dealers and has traveled the world performing clinics and assisting major tours. It’s this real world experience and knowledge that companies and artists look for. He was the Product Manager for the guitar division at Peavey Electronics where he worked directly with: Lynard Skynard, NickelBack, Duran Duran, Black Stone Cherry, Joe Satriani, Warrant and Poison etc. As a musician he has shared the stage with the P-Funk All-Stars, Vince Neil, Jack Bruce, Gary Hoey, David Ellefson (Megadeth), Black Stone Cherry, Johnny Hiland, Bobby Rush, Cowboy Mouth and many others.
In 2012 Tony signed to Downboys Records owned by legendary rock band Warrant and released 3 records worldwide. You can hear his music on many TV shows on A&E, Spike TV, Discovery Channel, MSNBC, HBO & Syfy. He has music featured on A&E’s No.1 rated TV show Duck Dynasty with a viewership of over 11.8 million in the Season 4 premier. This broke a cable television record for the most viewed, non-scripted TV show EVER. Tony also produced a new reality TV show called “Being Martelli” that is currently in negotiations with the Discovery Channel.
- Designed amps and guitars for: Joe Satriani, John Taylor (Duran Duran), Dave Ellefson (Megadeth), Josh Rand (Stone Sour), Lynyrd Skynyrd, James Burton, Ted Nugent & Johnny Hiland
- Performed with: P-Funk All-Stars, Gary Hoey, North Mississippi All-Stars, Black Stone Cherry, Jack Bruce, Dave Ellefson, Nico Mc Brain, Jane Weidlin, Cowboy Mouth & Bobby Rush
- Performed product clinics worldwide for: Washburn Guitars, Randall Amplifiers, Parker Guitars, Blackstar Amplifiers, Mad Professor & Peavey
- Music writer for: Duck Dynasty, The Wahlbergers, Wicked Tuna, 30 for 30, Shark Week, Putbull’s and Parolees
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