Personal Anecdotes
From Sammie ....
I had to see who was singing it so I could write it down and do some research on the net, I came across the wwry site and toys site, I didn't go to see the show for some time as I only liked his voice, and thought it would be a waste of time going all the way to London just to see someone sing, id never done anything like that before id only been to one concert in my life and a few gigs that I had to go under duress.
I started to post on the wwry site and ask if anyone was going to the show I was going to, I met up with a few people. And from their well I started to go every weekend, well nearly, it gave me a lifeline, after 4 years of agoraphobia I was in my year then of getting back to normal, but I didn't have many friends and I didn't have any social at all but this gave me so much everything from going to London by train and going to see the show and staying over in London, never in my wildest dreams did I think id ever be doing this, to having the delight of seeing Tony on stage to meeting up with people for a few drinks, I met up with so many different like minded people some of those people are still my friends today,
its gave me lots of accomplishments in my life, from listening to his own music to thinking yes ive been their, to reading his news letters, he has inspired me so much and id never had or felt that people were like this and funnily enough I found his fans had the same vibe I felt I fitted in somewhere, I guess it was therapy for me, its taught me also how to deal with people and that yes I can do things if I want to and yes people also feel the same way about certain subjects as I do.
I have travelled to Vegas and met up with a few wonderful people over their, and it gave me the bug for the U.S
Its really hard to explain this journey ive been on but id never change it for anything its now part of my world.
Thanks to the many fans that have helped me and been with me along the way.
and yes thank you tv
From Maz ....
I’ve been lucky enough to see quite a lot of Tony’s performances. It was the rapport between tony and Hannah as the characters Galileo and Scaramouche that kept me wanting and going back for more.
I remember at my first show that throughout Crazy Little Thing Called Love, I spent the entire time looking not at the singers or the ensembles dancing, but utterly focused on the two of them, desperate for the moment Galileo would finally get his arms around Scaramouche. Tony created a Galileo that you fell in love with. Not
On a less poetic note, one of the great things about Tony on stage is that he laughs a lot. On one particular note a very enthusiastic audience started clapping for the song We Will Rock You far too early, and in attempting to hush them by saying, “Not yet!”, he ended up setting himself and Hannah off in a fit of giggles, only worsened by someone calling out “Hurry up then!”. The rest of the show proceeded with giggles, and the audience got special attention in the finale. It was bits like this that were particularly endearing.
I’ve heard and seen Tony sing in not only We Will Rock You but also at various SAS band gigs. Always a pleasure, never a chore, trekking around south
From Diane ....
anyone more genuine and caring about everyone, especially his family. His
loyalty to his fans is amazing, and even though he must be incredibly busy
he always finds time to email his fans, and it doesn't come across as rushed
or it's the same email message for everyone, it's a personal one for everyone.
I could mention many things about Tony that are valid, but the other things
that impress me about him are his faith and also his songs that have got me
through some quite tough times and for that I am glad. So all I can say is
thank you so much for just being you.
From Jenn ....
From Pam ....
I still remember it like ye
At that point, I hadn’t seen any of the tv appearances the cast had made whilst promoting WWRY so I had no idea it was them I had been watching – you’d think the fact that I was going to see the show for the first time
I went on to return to the Dominion time and time again over the course of the next year and a half and not once did I leave that theatre, having seen him, without a huge smile on my face, which usually stuck around for a good few days afterwards, so intense was the glorious high. If ever I had a rough day I’d pay another visit to the Dom and within seconds I’d be transported to another world where all my troubles would melt away. It was the best therapy money could buy!
For the joy he’s brought in to my life, for the many happy memories he has given me, for the friends I’ve made because of him, for his inspirational music which has helped renew my faith and lifted my spirits on numerous occasions and for being one of the most genuine, caring and kindest people I’ve ever had the pleasure to meet - and more - I will be eternally grateful to. Tony Vincent.