Tony Moore has followed one of the most fascinating and unconventional careers in British music. From his early days as the original keyboard player in Iron Maiden, through Radio Java and Cutting Crew, to becoming an acclaimed singer-songwriter in his own right, his journey has always been driven by curiosity, creativity and a determination to follow his own artistic path. Link to watch and share; https://youtu.be/mZOJqaCD240 In this episode of Pop: The History Makers, Tony reflects on a lifetime in music. We discuss growing up in Bristol, discovering David Bowie and progressive rock, the explosion of punk, his time with Iron Maiden, the songwriting process, the realities of the music industry, and why success isn't always measured by chart positions. Along the way, he shares remarkable stories from nearly five decades in music, revealing the experiences that shaped both the artist and the person behind the songs. We also explore AWAKE, Tony's deeply personal concept album and live production, inspired by the isolation of lockdown, the challenges of those extraordinary years, and the illness and loss of his beloved mother. Honest, moving and often surprisingly humorous, AWAKE became far more than an album. Its premiere performance on 18 May 2021 received a standing ovation from an audience profoundly moved by music that captured so much of what people had experienced during the pandemic. Since then, Tony has performed AWAKE more than 200 times at theatres and international festivals, connecting with audiences through a story that is both intensely personal and universally human. We also discuss his latest single, Crazy in the Shed, the latest release from AWAKE, and how it reflects an artist who continues to evolve creatively after nearly five decades in music. This is a conversation about much more than music. It's about resilience, creativity, loss, hope, following your instincts, redefining success and continuing to evolve throughout a lifetime. If you enjoy in-depth conversations about the people who shaped popular music—and the life lessons we can learn from them—don't forget to like, subscribe and share the video. New interviews with the artists, producers and innovators behind the soundtrack of our lives are released regularly on Pop: The History Makers. - www.popthehistorymakers.com