Brian and Tony Gold
| Brian and Tony Gold | |
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| Origin | Jamaica |
| Genres | Reggae, Dancehall, Lovers Rock |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, Songwriter, Background Vocalist. |
| Years active | 1980s - present |
| Labels | Pow Wow Records, VP Records, Two friends Records, Music Works, Big Yard Music Group |
| Associated acts | Shaggy (musician), Sean Paul, Rikrok, Rayvon, Dennis Brown, Lord Kossity France, Red Dragon, Singing Melody, Junior Kelly, Buju Banton, Shabba Ranks |
| Members | Brian Gold (Brian Derek Thompson) Tony Gold (Patrick Morrison) |
Brian and Tony Gold
Contrary to many beliefs Brian and Tony Gold are not brothers. Born Brian Derek Thompson in Birmingham, England and Patrick Morrison in Jamaica, the two participated in the 1986 Tastee Talent Competition held in Kingston, Jamaica. With Brian winning twice in October and again in December, while Tony placed second in the December edition. They were noted for having close and subtle harmonies, thus evolving them to join forces to become the dynamic Jamaican dancehall duo, with the "golden voices". Their song "Compliments on your kiss" released by Pow Wow Records under the name Red Dragon (musician) with Brian and Tony Gold, peaked at #2 on the Billboard Charts (UK Singles Chart) in 1994. In 2002, Big Yard Music Group and producer Christopher Birch released "Hey Sexy Lady" with Shaggy featuring Brian and Tony Gold, peaked at #3 on the Belgium (Ultratop 50 Flanders). In August 2014, it was the 110th best selling single of the 21st century in France with 287,000 units sold.
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Albums
- Green Light (1991)
- Frontline (1991)
- Action (1991)
- Can You (1992)
- Bullseye (1995)
- Compliments on Your Kiss (1994)
