Anthony Thistlethwaite

Quick Facts

Full Name	Anthony Thistlethwaite
Occupation	Musician
Date Of Birth	Aug 31, 1955(1955-08-31)
Age	69
Birthplace	Lutterworth
Country	United Kingdom
Birth City	England
Horoscope	Capricorn

Anthony Thistlethwaite Biography

Anthony Thistlethwaite is one of the most popular and richest Musician who was born on August 31, 1955 in Lutterworth, England, United Kingdom. Anthony “Anto” Thistlethwaite (born 31 August 1955, Lutterworth, Leicestershire, England) is a British multi-instrumentalist best known as a founding member (with guitarist Mike Scott) of the folk rock group, The Waterboys and later as a long-standing member of Irish rock band The Saw Doctors.

During the 1990s he released three solo albums which included contributions from the likes of: Kirsty MacColl, Eddi Reader and Ralph McTell as well as many musicians including (‘Rolling Stones’ guitarist) Mick Taylor and Sonny Landreth. His third album Crawfish and Caviar consisted of songs recorded in St Petersburg, Russia and Louisiana, US. For the past twelve years Thistlethwaite has been a full-time member of The Saw Doctors from County Galway, Republic of Ireland.

Anthony Thistlethwaite Net Worth

Anthony Thistlethwaite is one of the richest Musician from United Kingdom. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Anthony Thistlethwaite 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

Although Thistlethwaite is mainly known as a saxophonist he has also featured heavily on mandolin, plus harmonica, Hammond organ, guitar and bass with The Waterboys and other acts. During the 1980s and 90s he also featured on recordings by: World Party, Fairground Attraction, Psychedelic Furs, Sharon Shannon, Bob Dylan, China Crisis, Johnny Thunders, Donovan, The Vibrators, Chris De Burgh, Bruce Foxton (The Jam), The Mission, and others as a session musician.

After a year busking in Paris, playing tenor saxophone around the streets of the Latin Quarter, in 1980 Thistlethwaite moved to London and in 1981 he played saxophone on Robyn Hitchcock’s Groovy Decay album as well as Nikki Sudden’s Waiting on Egypt. Mike Scott heard the saxophone solo on Nikki’s “Johnny Smiled Slowly” and invited Thistlethwaite to come and play with his fledgling band “The Red and The Black”. Their first record together “A Girl Called Johnny” was to be released as The Waterboys’ first single in March 1983 and featured Thistlethwaite on tenor sax.

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Emilia Ranked on the list of most popular Musician. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United Kingdom. Anthony Thistlethwaite celebrates birthday on August 31 of every year.

Top Facts about Anthony Thistlethwaite

1. Anthony Thistlethwaite is a British multi-instrumentalist born in 1955.
2. He is best known as the saxophonist and mandolin player for The Waterboys.
3. Thistlethwaite has also played with artists such as Bob Dylan and George Harrison.
4. He released his first solo album, “Cry Like A Rainstorm,” in 1991.
5. Thistlethwaite has been a member of The Waterboys since 1986.
6. He has contributed to over ten albums with The Waterboys.
7. Thistlethwaite’s musical style includes rock, folk, and blues influences.
8. He has also worked as a producer for various artists.
9. In addition to saxophone and mandolin, he plays guitar, bass, and keyboards.
10. Thistlethwaite continues to tour and record with The Waterboys today.