 Joseph Anthony B. was born in Maia, a small village in the Azores Islands, Portugal. He arrived in Montreal, Canada at the age of twelve with his head full of Elvis Presley’s songs. The same year, he started his first music group.
Joseph Anthony B. is committed to strong physical, vocal and instrumental training. He sang as lead singer for different groups: “José and Friends” (1971-73), “B.W. RAT.” (1973-78), “Hodge & O’Brian” (1978), “Corpus” (1978-86), “John Parrat Project” (1986), “Neutral Ground” (1987-88), “Common Ground” (1996-98) and “Request” (2003-04) where he was invited to join as singer and guitar player.
In 1975, he won the “Golden Gloves Award” in amateur boxing and was asked to join the Canadian Boxing Team for the 1976 Olympic Games. 
In 1997, he was invited to join the Portuguese Philharmonic Orchestra of Montreal as a saxophonist.
In 2000 and 2003, his two daughters were born. “Message of Love” was recorded in studio from 2004 to 2006 and released in 2007.
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Performances - Shows
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Biography
| 2009 |
Production of 2nd album "And the Angels Are Crying" |
| 2007 |
Launching of 1st album (CD): "Message of Love" |
| 2004-2006 |
Studio work for the album (CD) "Message of Love" |
| 2003-2004 |
Invited guitar player and singer "back vocal" for the group "Request".
Performances in weddings and Portuguese associations of the Great Montreal |
| 2003 |
Birth of his second daughter: Joséphine |
| 2002 |
Wedding |
| 2000 |
Birth of his first daughter: Laura-Rose |
| 1997 |
Invited saxophone player for the 25th Anniversary of the "Philarmonic Portuguese Orchestra of Montreal" - "Filarmonica Portugesa Montreal"
Performances in Montreal, Hull, Ottawa and Boston
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| 1996-1998 |
Singer for the group "Common Ground"
Performances in clubs of Montreal and Laval (Bourbon Street West, Mad Max, etc.) |
| 1992-1995 |
Professional karaoke singer
Performances as the main singer in various clubs and brasseries of Montreal |
| 1987-1988 |
Singer for the group "Neutral Ground"
Performances in various clubs of Montreal and Morin Heights (Cock & Bull, The Communs, etc.) |
| 1986 |
Singer for the group "John Parrat Project"
Realization of an album with John Parrat; various musical arrangements |
| 1978-1986 |
Singer and guitar player for the group "Corpus"
Composition of various original songs with Kevin Rosa; performances in various clubs of Montreal, outdoor performances (Station 10 Bar, Camping Saint-Tropez of Sainte-Melanie) |
| 1978 |
Singer and guitar player for the group "Hodge & O’Brian"
Performances in various clubs of Montreal (Yellow Door Club, Coffee House) |
| 1973-1978 |
Singer for the group "B.W. RAT"
Outdoor performances - Nun’s Island (1976-1977-1978), secondary schools, private parties and various festivals |
| 1975 |
First Winner of the Golden Gloves Award, Centre Paul-Sauvé, Montreal in amateur boxing |
| 1975 |
Qualified for the Olympic Games of 1976 in amateur boxing |
| 1973-1975 |
Intensive training in amateur boxing |
| 1973-1974 |
Private vocal training classes with teacher John Bulhões |
| 1971-1973 |
Singer for the group "José and Friends"
Performances in various schools of Montreal |
| 1969-1974 |
Music classes – Father MacDonald High School from grade 8th to grade 12th, Ville Saint-Laurent, Quebec
Principal instrument: saxophone
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| 1969 |
Arrival in Canada |
| 1957 |
Birth on April 22, in Maia, San Miguel, Azores, Portugal |
| *: The artist has been invited as the main singer to replace other performers who, at the last minute, cancelled their public appearances in various clubs and bars of Montreal and other places in the province of Quebec. |
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