Toby Redd, a Detroit based band popular in the 80’s, came together to play a reunion show on April 20 at the Fillmore. They opened for The Stone Temple Pilots for the WRIF’s 40th Anniversary show. On the next night they opened for drummer Chad Smith’s Bombastic Meatbats at The Ritz in Warren. Drummer Chad Smith went on to play in the band The Red Hot Chili Peppers starting in 1988. However, he still had time to re-join with his former members from Toby Redd. He got together with vocalist Denny Backos, bass player Dennis Martz, and guitar player Tony Cutino to play for their fans. Guitar player Tony Cutino, a custodian at Mark Twain Elementary School, put together the band in 1975, and the group released their album “In the Light” that received major label attention in 1986. Tony released his first solo album, “All I Wanna Do,” in 2008. Find Tony’s solo music at his website http://tonycutino.com/
Toby Redd.
May 4, 2011
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Craig • Jan 11, 2022 at 12:29 pm
Did they play in a bar in Warren called Septembers because I remember seeing them thereEarly 80s
Jeri B. • May 31, 2021 at 1:34 pm
This goes back to the 80’s.I worked in a salon and my friend Lona Vigi dated (9 years)and supported Chad Smith through his years in his Detroit band Toby Redd. He occasionally attempted our yearly work /Christmas parties.( very nice guy) Anyway Lona and Chad broke up.Chad went on to play with The Chili Peppers in California.Lona moved to Cali and became a big shot hairdresser to the stars ,being top stylist and sometimes makeup artist for countless films and music videos,print work.Herr team even won an Emmy in 2020. So proud of both of them! And they started with their great Detroit area roots…..