Tony Christie, born Anthony Fitzgerald on April 25, 1943, in Conisbrough, South Yorkshire, is a renowned English musician and singer. He gained fame in the early 1970s with a string of hits, most notably "(Is This the Way to) Amarillo," which became a significant chart success in the UK. Christie's career began when he was discovered by manager Harvey Lisberg, leading to his signing with MCA Records in 1969.