Martin Tielli | |
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 Martin Tielli performing with the Rheostatics at Massey Hall in Toronto, Ontario, 2007 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | Italy |
| Origin | Etobicoke, Ontario, Canada |
| Genres | Indie rock, classical |
| Occupation(s) | Musician, songwriter, producer, visual artist, actor |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar, tenor guitar, keyboards, bass guitar, banjo, mandolin, accordion, percussion |
| Years active | 1981 – present |
| Labels | Six Shooter |
| Website | MartinTielli.ca |
Martin Tielli is a Canadian singer-songwriter. He was a member of the Rheostatics, and has also released material as a solo artist and with the side project Nick Buzz. As well, he has appeared as a guest musician on albums by Barenaked Ladies, Kevin Hearn, The Waltons, Jane Siberry, Ashley MacIsaac, Meryn Cadell and Mia Sheard. He is also a painter, and created most of the album covers for the Rheostatics.
Tielli's siblings include brothers Doug Tielli and John Tielli and sister Sara Tielli. The brothers were members of the band People From Earth. Martin co-produced People From Earth's 1997 album, Luvskull, with the band and Don Kerr.