Young Tony formed in Brazil in the early 2000s with Tony Salles on lead vocals, backed by musicians including Thiaguinho, Léo Santana, Rafael Barreto, Felipe Araújo, and Igor Kannário. Their 2005 single "Chega" became widely popular, capturing a particular moment in Brazilian music.
The band's lineup shifted over time, with members like Thiaguinho and Léo Santana departing. In 2015, Tony Salles was arrested on drug trafficking charges, which affected the group's public standing. They kept recording through it all, putting out albums like "O Gigante" in 2011 and "Somos Um" in 2017.
Young Tony's catalog includes songs like "Run," "Sem Você," and "Soldado Das Trevas." Tony Salles still leads the group with different musicians, and they continue to perform and release new material.
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