Tony Braunagel is an American drummer, producer, and songwriter from Houston, Texas, United States, who is based in Los Angeles, California.
15 Facts About Tony Braunagel
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Tony Braunagel's recording and performing career encompasses numerous and diverse rhythms and drum styles, but he is most known for Rhythm and Blues, Blues, Americana Rock 'n' Roll, Blues shuffle, Back Beat, as well as his own blend of Reggae and West African rhythms.
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Anthony Michael Tony Braunagel grew up in Houston, Texas, United States.
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Tony Braunagel's father was a country music fan, played some guitar, and surrounded him with music.
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Tony Braunagel's early drumming career included playing in several local bands, such as Soul Brothers Incorporated, The Jokers, and Buttermilk Bottom.
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Tony Braunagel wrote a song for Johnny Nash's Celebrate Life album in 1974 called "Standing in the Rain".
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In 1979, Tony Braunagel relocated to Los Angeles where he found work touring and recording with artists such as Eric Burdon, Rickie Lee Jones and Bette Midler.
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In 1984, Tony Braunagel took the drum stool in Bonnie Raitt's band, playing on the albums Nick of Time and Luck of the Draw, and touring with her until the early 1990s.
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Tony Braunagel spent several years touring with Taj Mahal and The Phantom Blues Band.
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Tony Braunagel performed Blues Foundation and House of Blues house band shows with guests such as Dr John, Little Milton, Rufus Thomas, Otis Clay, and Carla Thomas.
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Tony Braunagel has produced over 20 artists in connection with more than 40 albums.
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Tony Braunagel recorded on Buddy Guy's Feels Like Rain, Bonnie Raitt's Nick of Time, Bonnie Raitt's Luck of the Draw, and on Trampled Under Foot's Badlands which he produced.
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In 2019 Tony Braunagel produced Nick Schnebelen's album, Crazy All By Myself.
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Tony Braunagel co-produced and performed on Curtis Salgado's albums Clean Getaway, Soul Shot, and The Beautiful Lowdown,.
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From 2001 to 2009, Tony Braunagel had a recurring role as an actor and a drummer on the ABC sitcom, According to Jim, starring Jim Belushi, appearing in around 40 episodes.