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Tone-Loc. Gruff-voiced MC in 1989 scored the biggest crossover rap hits to date with "Wild Thing" and "Funky Cold Medina." Read Full Biography.
Jan 25, 2019 · Tone Loc Talks His Debut Turning 30 & His Run-In With Eddie Van Halen. If the news of Tone L?c's hit debut album L?c-ed After Dark turning 30 this past Wednesday (Jan. 23) is a shocker to you ...
Tone-Loc Biography. by Ron Wynn. Tone-Loc (born Anthony Smith) soared from obscurity into pop stardom in 1989 when his hoarse voice and unmistakable delivery made the song "Wild Thing" (using a sample from Van Halen 's "Jamie's Cryin'") a massive hit. The song was co-written by Marvin Young, better known as Young MC, as was the second single ...
Jan 23, 2024 · Tone Lōc didn’t come from nowhere – like NWA and numerous others, he emanated from Compton and was a former gang member – but he had no history of musical success when he signed to the new ...