About

Anthony "Nino" Lane was born as Antonino Pasquale Cotroneo in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada.  Son of Giorgio Cotroneo of Santa Roberto, Reggio Di Calabria and Angelina Musitano of Deglia Nova, Reggio Di Calabria.  At the young age of ten Nino began to perform with many bands in the Italian community.  Singing mainly in Italian he was known as “the little Italian Singer”   While in the Harmony Dance band he was fortunate to open up for the Original "Ink Spots " and many other Nationally known headliners.   At the Age of fourteen he decided to leave the Italian sound and  teamed up with his brother Frankie and began their first rock Band "Double Vision" later to be called "Clear Cut" they went on to record three albums.  The first one under A&M records produced by Daniel Lanios (U-2, Peter Gabriel, Bonnie Raitt”.  The second recorded under the CBS label, produced by Bob Destocki (Fast Times at Richmont High, The Ides of March” and the final one on their own Lane Brothers Label.  At the same time Anthony studied with Rosemary Burns-Gazarra (the wife of Ben Gazzara) in 

Toronto, Canada.  She was a former opera singer (New York Met) who had studied Bell Canto in Italy and had developed a technique for singing pop music. She called it 'the mask' and had been teaching it for many years. Her former students include Bryan Adams, Corey Heart, Jeff Healey, Sebastion Bach (Skid Row) And James Labrie (Dream Theatre).  This would later change Anthony's life.

Throughout the 80"s Anthony and brother Frankie were a powerful musical team.  At that time to make it easier in the Music Business the brothers changed their names to Anthony & Frankie Lane (Plain Lane like Frankie would say!

After 14 years on the road working fifty weeks a year the Brothers came to Los Angeles trying to secure a major label.  They had made their mark in L.A. but the music scene was beginning to change quickly.  The Brothers decided to move and open a Club in Monterey, Ca. PLANET GEMINI which they still have to today.  To keep Music alive they also purchased the Legendary FOX THEATER in Salinas, California.

Anthony decided to follow his heart and sing the music he once enjoyed - Classic Italian.  When founded by Monterey businessman/Accordian Player Mike Marotta Sr. and Jr. It was over.  Anthony would be featured at Italian Events all over California.