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If you're looking for someone who pays
attention to detail, Tullio's your guy! His ear for
instruments and vocals is almost scary at times, but it
shows in every piece of music he touches! There just
ain't enough o's in smoooooooth for his playing... or
personality. Tullio belongs on the stage and it shows
from the very first note. Strangely enough, he can sing
like a bird too and his strong vocals are the reason the
other plqyers butter him up to front a few extra tunes! Active in music since he was a teenager, Tullio's talents were first recognized as the lead guitarist and backup vocalist for the Ottawa act Avalon, which successfully showcased in Toronto (with Kim Mitchell in the audience for a bit of added pressure) and secured a Canadian record deal on the spot. After running its course, Avalon became defunct and Tullio moved on to other high profile, Ottawa-based bands in which he also doubled on lead vocals, including Bombay and Karisma (of which two members continued on to form 8 Seconds).
Gear: Gibson Les Paul (20th Anniversary), Steve Mash Custom, Yamaha Acoustic, Marshall, Roland, Boss |
As his experience
suggests, Tullio has some of the best 'road' stories
going. For example, his first appearance on stage in the
role of guitarist and lead vocalist took place at the
National Arts Centre in Ottawa - really, think about it!
Yep - outta hand.... Tullio, Tullio, Tullio... Hearing
about his adventures may provide some insight as to why
he spends more quality time with his guitars than his
dogs, but there's still a certain obsession he has for
cell phones that defies all rational explanation! Therapy
continues...