Tony Dolan
Musician and actor, known for 'Venom'
Born
January 21st, 1964
61 years ago
Category
Artists & Creatives
Country
United Kingdom
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An English musician and actor, started a career in the early 1980s, gaining prominence as the lead vocalist and bassist of the heavy metal band Venom. The band was pivotal in the development of the black metal genre. Dolan joined Venom in 1989 and contributed to several albums, including 'Prime Evil' and 'Temples of Ice'. In addition to music, acted in various television shows and films.
Lead vocalist of heavy metal band Venom
Albums include 'Prime Evil' and 'Temples of Ice'
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