Bio

"Addiction” hooking listeners Los Angeles, CA - Christian rocker Anthony Tate’s new single "Addiction” is sinking its hooks into listeners and pulling them into the album from whence it springs, “Around the Throne.” "Addiction" is a captivating song, making one’s attention its prisoner. A unique whirl of influences and ideas carries the song to new creative levels of texture and atmosphere. Retro-conscious indie aesthetics drive the song as Tate, leaving nary a staple or stitch mark in sight, hitches together both the sounds of modern rock and a timeless sense of great classic rock. From the trendsetters of today, the founders of tomorrow’s musical traditions, to old school sounds as diverse as 80s new wave and 60s psychedelic art rock, Tate proves himself a master of straddling styles and eras in his music. In the process, he redefines his influences and shines them at the audience through the prism of his unique perspective. As such, "Addiction” is the door, unlocked and freely to be opened by music fans everywhere. As with the whole album, Tate’s chosen single is an ecumenical song, encompassing a vast set of inspirations and issuing the siren’s song to fans of many genres. His pull is irresistible; orbit close enough and the relativity of time will warp in the gravity field of this talented songwriter’s songwriting. Tate has been performing for much of his life, semi-professionally for approaching two decades. Since 1990, he has often taken the stage, either in the capacity of singer or guitarist or both. He first toured with the band Daybreak and from there he sang with a number of vocal groups, including Revival and Voice. He has shared the stage with such vocally oriented groups as Acapella, AVB and GH. He has also performed with Allison Krause. "In 2000, Voice broke up and I set off on a solo adventure,” says Tate. He recorded his first single, "One More Time” in 2002, which was produced by Badger Records in Nashville. Now, he looks back and reflects on a musical legacy that has found him rubbing shoulders in marquee space with top Christian artists. His most remembered moment, he says, was when the group Selah asked him to join them on the stage for "Song of Salvation" He has proven his public faith through powerful means in his private life. At the age of 23, he was diagnosed with a kidney problem, which at age 28 was recognized as end-stage renal failure. "I refused to become its victim,” he says, despite how hard it was to get up and face each day. "But, having strong faith and knowing that someone else was ultimately in control, I drew the strength to be able to give hope to others and to help them find the peace and love that I now try to convey through my lyrics and the songs of my heart.” In October 2004, his kidney transplant came through and confirmed his faith. He now lives dialysis-free. He is looking forward to a 2009 tour. Tate is currently working with A&R Select, the premier A&R firm based out of Los Angeles, CA. More information is available by visiting www.anthonytateonline.com, www.anthonytate.org, www.myspace.com/musicbyanton and www.arselect.com.