Tony Zito:
CLASS OF 1977
Grant High SchoolClass of 1977
Van nuys, CA
North Hollywood High SchoolClass of 1977
North hollywood, CA
Millikan Junior High SchoolClass of 1974
Sherman oaks, CA
Walter Reed Junior High SchoolClass of 1974
North hollywood, CA
Dixie Canyon Elementary SchoolClass of 1973
Sherman oaks, CA
Tony's Story
Life
Well, as many of you knew, i was the consummate drug abuser back "in the day". Insecurity and altered perceptions led me down the road in which I could be the center of attention, and get the best drugs....I became a Musician by night, Automotive electrician by day. Started out singing in Top 40 cover bands playing the most repulsive, shit-hole venues up and down the Southern California coast. During daylight hours I held the title of California Service Manager for Vehicle Security Electronics, then on to Crimestopper Electronics as one of their lead technicians. At night I'd play at such notable (lol) venues as "Peir 52" on Hermosa's Strand, or "the Tryst" in Newhall, or "the Hot Spot" in Huntington Beach. As my Voice improved my ego started to swell like a Catholic Preists manhood at a Choir Boys convention. I became infected with "L.S.D. (Lead Singer Disorder)and was absolutely positive that my shit had no smell. So, I packed up my bags and with a brand new Nissan Hardbody and 10k in the bank, I moved to Hollywood. Because of about 10 delinquent traffic tickets, I had changed my name to David Abbott (dont ask)and became Lead vocals for a band called "Force of Habit" (how appropriate)which was full of old Southern Rockers from such bands as "Molly Hatchet" and "Pat Travers band". I was in the recording studio within two weeks of joining adding vocals to their already recorded songs. Well, even now, I must say it came out pretty damn good. We got signed to H...Expand for more
oward Rosen & ass. as our managment team, got our pictures in full page write-up in the (Saugus) newspaper. We'd show up at "the Rainbow" in stretch limo's, and everybody was ever so nice. I became engaged to Astrid Young (Neil's little Sister)and it seemed like it was all falling into place....Finally.......But, as fate would have it, it was not to be. I will spare you the gory details, but by 1990, as John Lennon would say " The Dream is over". I hung around Hollywood with my SheShe-FooFoo friends for about 7 more years, trying to get something, anything going, but to no avail. I was a 35 yr old has been who never was, wallowing in my own self pity and pretending like everything was alright. So, there I was. Driving around in my Tuxedo Black Corvette, barely squeeking by, living on the fumes of my former self. And thats when a friend introduced me to my current Wife, Teresa. I've been with a lot of Women in my life, but I'd never met anyone who even comes close to her....Still havent. Without even trying she gave me back my self respect. She exposed my absurd notions about life and success without saying a word. And, she turned me into a Human Being without lifting a finger. We now live near Downtown Los Angeles with our 8 yr old Daughter Samantha. I've got an Automobile restoration shop on Washington Blvd. and dabble in Fine Art and Antiques on the side. I know, its a rather anti-clamatic ending compared to the rest of my Bio.......Thank God ......See-ya
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