Tony Smith was among the first famous wave of New York disco DJs, having grown up surrounded by music in the ‘60s, then discovering and being inspired by David Rodriguez.
​A Billboard Magazine Top Ten ​DJ, often credited with having helped to make Disco a global force in music, Tony played at Barefoot Boy, Xenon, Funhouse, and many other clubs.​​
As a young teenager, he met and became lifelong friends with fellow DJ, Danny Krivit. In later years, he met and became friends with such musical luminaries as DJ Walter Gibbons, DJ David Mancuso, and Disco pioneer, Mel Cheren. Each had a positive effect on his career.
Died on May 4, 2021.