Tony Christie refuses to let dementia define his life
Legendary singer Tony Christie, who has strong roots in Mayo, is playing two Irish dates later this month.
Tony Christie stopped the world in its tracks by announcing he wouldn’t let a dementia diagnosis in 2021 stop him from travelling to Nashville to record his first album in 12 years and to celebrate the launch he embarks on a tour that includes dates at Cork Opera House on Thursday, January 25th, and The Helix, Dublin, on Friday, January 26th.
His hit, , is such a classic and has stood the test of time. It was first released in 1971 and was revived in 2002 when it was used in the TV comedy series Peter Kay’s , leading to a resurgence in Tony’s popularity. The song was re-released on March 14th, 2005, to raise money for the Comic Relief Charity, and reached Number 1 in the UK Singles Chart.
It also became the longest-running chart-topper since Cher’s , almost seven years earlier.
Following the song’s success, Tony Christie was awarded the freedom of Amarillo, Texas and made a guest appearance on the Yorkshire-based TV soap opera .
Tony has strong Mayo roots and is the latest celebrity to be inducted with the Cong Hands of Fame Award and the Freedom of Cong. His grandparents were originally from Co Mayo before emigrating to the UK.
Tony Christie has recorded over 40 albums, 70 singles and toured all over the world.
The legend Tony Christie continues to entertain audiences around the world with incredible showmanship, an unmistakable powerful voice that has captivated generation after generation and a set list that packs a punch.
is his first new album since the critically acclaimed . He wants to show that living with dementia doesn't have to mean an end to creativity and exploration.
