Tony Smith (manager)
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Tony Smith is best known as talent manager
for Genesis
since 1973 and for the solo careers of Phil Collins
, Mike Rutherford
and Anthony Banks
. He is also, as of 2007, co-manager of Pink Floyd
along with Paul Loasby.
Alongside these mostly English bands and musicians, he also manages other bands worldwide. In 2000, the Music Managers Foundation presented him with the Peter Grant Award.
Tony Smith co-founded (with Jon Crawley in 1977) the Hit & Run Music Publishing
house, located in the United Kingdom. Along with Hilary Shor, he has expanded into movie production under the name Hit and Run Productions
. As a movie producer he has produced such films as Children of Men
and Eye of the Beholder
. Currently Hit and Run Productions
are in development of a film called Black Oasis, which is about the life of former B-Movie star Susan Cabot
. Rose McGowan
and Rodrigo Santoro
are set to star.
Metallica
is another longtime member of the Hit & Run family.
Talent manager
A talent manager, also known as an artist manager or band manager, is an individual or company who guides the professional career of artists in the entertainment industry...
for Genesis
Genesis (band)
Genesis are an English rock band that formed in 1967. The band currently comprises the longest-tenured members Tony Banks , Mike Rutherford and Phil Collins . Past members Peter Gabriel , Steve Hackett and Anthony Phillips , also played major roles in the band in its early years...
since 1973 and for the solo careers of Phil Collins
Phil Collins
Philip David Charles "Phil" Collins, LVO is an English singer-songwriter, drummer, pianist and actor best known as a drummer and vocalist for British progressive rock group Genesis and as a solo artist....
, Mike Rutherford
Mike Rutherford
Michael John Cleote Crawford Rutherford is an English musician. He is a founding member of Genesis, initially as a bassist and backup vocalist. In later incarnations of Genesis, he assumed the role of lead guitarist. He is one of only two constant members in Genesis . He also fronts Mike + The...
and Anthony Banks
Tony Banks (musician)
This article is about the musician. For other people named Tony Banks, see Tony BanksAnthony George "Tony" Banks is a British composer, and multi-instrumentalist, who performs as a keyboardist and a guitarist...
. He is also, as of 2007, co-manager of Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd
Pink Floyd were an English rock band that achieved worldwide success with their progressive and psychedelic rock music. Their work is marked by the use of philosophical lyrics, sonic experimentation, innovative album art, and elaborate live shows. Pink Floyd are one of the most commercially...
along with Paul Loasby.
Alongside these mostly English bands and musicians, he also manages other bands worldwide. In 2000, the Music Managers Foundation presented him with the Peter Grant Award.
Tony Smith co-founded (with Jon Crawley in 1977) the Hit & Run Music Publishing
Hit & Run Music Publishing
Hit & Run Music Publishing in the United Kingdom founded in 1977 by Tony Smith and Jon Crawley. Hit & Run's clients include Phil Collins, Genesis, Mike & the Mechanics and Kula Shaker, among others. The company owned publishing rights to such songs as the 1991 Grammy Award winning "Record of the...
house, located in the United Kingdom. Along with Hilary Shor, he has expanded into movie production under the name Hit and Run Productions
Hit and Run Productions
Hit and Run Productions is a movie production house in the United Kingdom founded by Tony Smith and Hilary Shor. It is an extension of Hit & Run Music Publishing.- Filmography :...
. As a movie producer he has produced such films as Children of Men
Children of Men
Children of Men is a 2006 science fiction film loosely adapted from P. D. James's 1992 novel The Children of Men, directed by Alfonso Cuarón. In 2027, two decades of human infertility have left society on the brink of collapse. Illegal immigrants seek sanctuary in England, where the last...
and Eye of the Beholder
Eye of the Beholder (film)
Eye of the Beholder is a 1999 thriller film starring Ewan McGregor and Ashley Judd, based on the novel of the same name by Marc Behm. It was written and directed by Stephan Elliott...
. Currently Hit and Run Productions
Hit and Run Productions
Hit and Run Productions is a movie production house in the United Kingdom founded by Tony Smith and Hilary Shor. It is an extension of Hit & Run Music Publishing.- Filmography :...
are in development of a film called Black Oasis, which is about the life of former B-Movie star Susan Cabot
Susan Cabot
-Early life:Born Harriet Shapiro to a Russian Jewish family in Boston, Massachusetts, Cabot's early life was one of turmoil, and she was raised in eight different foster homes. She completed her education in New York, New York, and found employment as an illustrator...
. Rose McGowan
Rose McGowan
Rose Arianna McGowan is an actress and singer. She is known for her role as Paige Matthews in The WB Television Network supernatural drama series Charmed. She played Ann-Margret alongside Jonathan Rhys Meyers as Elvis Presley in the CBS mini-series Elvis...
and Rodrigo Santoro
Rodrigo Santoro
Rodrigo Junqueira dos Reis Santoro is a Brazilian actor.-Life and career:Santoro was born in Petrópolis, Rio de Janeiro. He is of half Brazilian and half Italian descent. In 1993, as Santoro was studying Journalism at PUC-Rio, he entered the Actor's Workshop of Rede Globo...
are set to star.
Metallica
Metallica
Metallica is an American heavy metal band from Los Angeles, California. Formed in 1981 when James Hetfield responded to an advertisement that drummer Lars Ulrich had posted in a local newspaper. The current line-up features long-time lead guitarist Kirk Hammett and bassist Robert Trujillo ...
is another longtime member of the Hit & Run family.