Tony Harnell

Critically acclaimed musician Tony Harnell is a singer/songwriter, and recording artist, who is a fan favorite with millions across the globe, whether on his own, leading the Norwegian/American Hard Rock group TNT, or as the front man for Tony Harnell & The Wildflowers featuring Bumblefoot. He is a Norwegian Grammy Award winner, and the only American inductee into the Norwegian popular music Hall of Fame. He has also recorded tracks for the Sonic the Hedgehog video game series.

Born in California and raised in New York City, Harnell started singing at the age of five. He joined his first band when he was 17, spent the next three years in 15 different groups, including the Bronx-based Jackals, and studied under vocal coach Don Lawrence. By the time he was 21 he signed his first recording deal with Mercury Records, and then, in 1984, he was hired as the lead vocalist by the Norwegian rock outfit TNT. He and guitarist Ronni Le Tekrø co-wrote all of TNT’s material together during Harnell’s 22-year run with the band, recording nine studio albums, two live videos, and two “Best of” compilations. He has played with a number of other groups, including Morning Wood, Westworld, Starbreaker, and Skid Row, as well as forging a successful solo career.

Harnell regularly connects with his legions of followers and fans through Instagram, Facebook, and Twitter, posting pictures and videos of his life both on and off the stage and in and out of the recording studio. He is also available for that personalised shout-out via the Cameo platform, has a dedicated YouTube channel, Tony Harnell Official, and an official website, tonyharnell.com.