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Tony Sly

Tony Sly was born November 4, 1970 and died July 31, 2012 (aged 41). From Mountain View, California, United States. Singer-songwriter / guitarist / singer.

American singer-songwriter

  • California
  • singer-songwriter
  • guitarist
  • singer

Tony Sly was born in Mountain View, California, United States on November 4, 1970. Public records list Tony Sly as a singer-songwriter, guitarist and singer. Death is recorded on July 31, 2012, at the age of 41. Schooling on record includes Homestead High School.

My Take

Tony Sly is one of those artists I keep returning to with a quiet ache. As the voice of No Use for a Name he had the volume and the snarl, but it was his later acoustic work, those stripped split albums with Joey Cape, that won my real loyalty. Take the noise away and what's left is a songwriter who could land an honest, bruised lyric with just a guitar. Losing him at 41 still feels far too soon. What stays with me is how he held ferocity and tenderness in the same hands, and how generously he shared both. That balance is rarer than it sounds.

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1. Profile

Name (English)
Tony Sly
Name (Japanese)
トニー・スライ
Reading
とにー・すらい
Born
November 4, 1970 – July 31, 2012
Origin
Mountain View, California, United States
Occupation
singer-songwriter / guitarist / singer / composer / musician
Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
Scorpio / Dog

2. Background

High school
Homestead High School

4. About this entry

Tags

  • California
  • singer-songwriter
  • guitarist
  • singer
Last updated

Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.

Frequently asked questions

When was Tony Sly born?

Tony Sly was born on November 4, 1970.

When did Tony Sly die?

Tony Sly died on July 31, 2012, aged 41.

Where was Tony Sly from?

Tony Sly was from Mountain View, California, United States.

What did Tony Sly do?

Tony Sly worked as singer-songwriter, guitarist, singer, composer, musician.

Which high school did Tony Sly attend?

Tony Sly attended Homestead High School.

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