Tony Goodacre

b. 3 February 1938, Leeds, England. With up to 300 shows a year, Tony Goodacre has been among the hardest-working British country musicians. In his adolescence, Goodacre acted, sang and played piano but, realizing the advantages of being able to entertain on demand, he switched to guitar. He formed the Tigers Skiffle Group while in the Royal Air Force and conversations with American servicemen inspired his passion for country music. He borrowed dozens of rare American country records and set about learning the songs. In September 1956, Goodacre secured his first professional e...