Tony Moore

Tony Moore’s career in music began when he left his hometown of Bristol to join Iron Maiden as a keyboard/synth player in the 70’s. In the early 80’s Tony formed a band around his songwriting called Radio Java, signing to Carrere Records and recording an album of his songs at Abbey Road. His single FOOL became an airplay hit in Holland at Xmas 1983. In 1986 he was asked to join Cutting Crew as keyboard player, going on to tour the world and opening for acts like Huey Lewis, Starship and The Bangles in the wake of the global success of their hit single “(I JUST) DIED IN YOUR ARMS TONIGHT. At the end 2004 Tony Moore was made the sole Inductee into the MMF (Music Managers Forum) Roll Of Honour for outstanding contribution to the British Music Industry.

Tony Moore’s career in music began when he left his hometown of Bristol to join the then-unknown Iron Maiden as a keyboard/synth player. He rehearsed and worked with them for around 6 months but after only one gig with the band, Tony departed to form the group Tanz Der Youth with Brian James formerly of The Damned. This band gained traction quickly, touring and opening for The Stranglers and Black Sabbath, recording a critically acclaimed single on RADAR records as well as being championed by legendary radio DJ John Peel until they split up after about a year together.