Tony Brock (born 31 March 1954) is a British rock drummer, who is best known as the drummer and occasional vocalist for the English group

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. Through his tenure with the Babys, he enjoyed the respect of his fellow musicians and has since accompanied

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". He now has his own studio and specialises in engineering and production. In 2024, Brock joined Close Enemies, a band founded by

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References

External links

Tony Brock's Silver Dreams Studio

Official website of The Babys

The Babys Official Unofficial Archives and Chronological History
Based on the Archives of Adrian Millar and Michael John Siddons-Corby
The Babys Official Unofficial Myspace
{{DEFAULTSORT:Brock, Tony Living people 1954 births Entertainers from Poole English rock drummers The Babys members Musicians from Dorset