I'd like to take the time, and a little thread space, to share with you my most heartfelt sadness, about the loss of one of one of punk rock's community leaders, and contributors. I can't imagine having a healthy world-view without NUFAN and Tony, there, to guide me. He personally changed my life for the better, along with thousands and thousands of others with his extremely well written lyrics, and selfless acts.
Today,
The Songs of Tony Sly: A Tribute, a 26-track covers album compiled to celebrate the life and music of the late
No Use For A Name frontman
Tony Sly, who passed away on July 31st, 2012 was released. The compilation showcases a diverse menagerie of artists offering their unique interpretations of Tonys songs such as
Rise Against, Bad Religion, Alkaline Trio, Yellowcard, Snuff and
Karina Denike to name a few. Below, listen to
Strung Outs riffy take on the NUFAN classic Soulmate and
NOFX turn Tonys solo song The Shortest Pier into a prototypical NOFX-style punk song. Read a new
review or
two and order your copy
today. Profits from the sale of the compilation will go towards the
Tony Sly Memorial Fund, established to assist Tonys wife Brigitte and their daughters, Fiona and Keira.
The Songs of Tony Sly: A Tribute
We'll miss you, Tony. You are, and always will be an invaluable member of the punk rock community. I offer up to you, my soul, which you helped mold, and develop. I'll never be able to give back what you have given to me, and to all the people in my tiny scene. But, I swear, by all my scars, that I will try....Capo 4th fret! Not only were you an integral part of my teenage, emotionally charged nights, but, you were always there to keep me level headed and on point when I was in doubt. I will forever be in your debt.