Tonio K

Steve Krikorian (April 15, 1949 - ) aka Tonio K was born in Palm Desert, California.

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April 15 - 1949 - Palm Desert - California

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Krikorian is a singer/songwriter, whose songs have been recorded by Charlie Sexton, Bette Midler, Peter Case, The Fabulous Thunderbirds, Vanessa Williams, Bonnie Raitt and others.

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Charlie Sexton - Bette Midler - Peter Case - The Fabulous Thunderbirds - Vanessa Williams - Bonnie Raitt

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In 1973, Krikorian began his musical career by appearing as a member of the former Buddy Holly backing band the Crickets on their album "Remnants".

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1973 - Buddy Holly - The Crickets

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By 1978, Krikorian went solo, adopting the name of Tonio K, possibly a reference to the Thomas Mann novel Tonio Kröger, with Life In The Food Chain.

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1978 - Thomas Mann

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Krikorian is featured as lead vocalist on the song "Don't Fade Away." from the Crickets & Their Buddies album, released in the summer of 2004.

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