15 Facts About Tony Kanal

Tony Kanal's parents immigrated to London, where Kanal was born.

Tony Kanal attended South Junior High School and Anaheim High School.

Tony Kanal's father suggested that Tony Kanal learn to play the saxophone because it was his favorite instrument.

In tenth grade, Kanal learned how to play the electric bass guitar with help from his schoolmate, David J Carpenter.

Also in 2004, Tony Kanal produced and co-wrote three tracks on Gwen Stefani's first solo album Love.

Tony Kanal then produced Elan Atias's debut album Together as One, released in June 2006.

Tony Kanal worked with Gwen Stefani for her follow-up solo album The Sweet Escape, released in 2006.

Tony Kanal created several remixes, including ones of Stefani's "Hollaback Girl" and Gang of Four's "Ether".

Tony Kanal produced the song "Rent" for the ska punk band Pepper's 2006 album No Shame.

Tony Kanal co-wrote the song "Smart Girls" for Weezer's 2010 album Hurley.

In 2010, Tony Kanal co-wrote, produced, and performed bass on the track "Kiss You Up", recorded by Barbadian artist Shontelle for her album No Gravity.

In October 2018, Tony Kanal joined Danny Elfman during the encore of his three Nightmare Before Christmas shows at the Hollywood Bowl to play Oingo Boingo's "Dead Man's Party".

In December 2018, Tony Kanal played bass for The Offspring on their Australian festival headline tour.

In January 2019, Tony Kanal joined the band for their tour in Japan.

Tony Kanal endorses Yamaha basses which he runs through Gallien-Krueger heads into Ampeg cabinets.