Tony Rey

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Tony Rey
Genres Rock, Glam metal
Occupation(s)Guitarist
Producer
Music director
InstrumentGuitar

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.

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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

1980s

Writing songs with Aldo Nova

1990s

2000s

TV appearances

DateProgramNotes

2000 Howard Stern Show with Enrique Iglesias

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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