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The Long Road to the Light
Blacklist Union frontman Tony West found healing where few rock stars ever look, then turned the journey into the most personal music of his career.
Jun 29, 2026
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Tony West
Rock · Alternative Rock · Vocals
Founder, lead vocalist, and primary songwriter of Blacklist Union, a Los Angeles-based rock band known for blending the swagger of classic hard rock with modern alternative grit. Drawing inspiration from artists like Andrew Wood, Alice In Chains, Guns N' Roses, and Turbonegro, West has spent two decades building Blacklist Union into one of independent rock's most resilient and uncompromising acts.
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Tony West: Healing, Hollywood, Blacklist Union, and the Journey Behind the Music
Tony West sits down with Press Play Radio Conversations for an honest discussion about the music that shaped him, the personal journey that transformed his life, the creative force behind Blacklist Union, and his collaboration with Lorraine Lewis. From Hollywood stages to deeply personal experiences that continue to influence his songwriting, this conversation offers a rare look inside the mind of one of modern rock's most thoughtful voices.
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