“One of the most important things you need when you're doing big shows, like Rock in Rio, is consistency, and that starts with the sound in your ears. If it isn't just right, it throws you off and makes it hard to focus on the music and the performance.”

British-American musician, songwriter and record producer, born 1970

Tony Kanal is a British-American musician, songwriter and record producer, known for his work with the rock bands No Doubt and Dreamcar. He was born in 1970. He is best known as the bassist and co-writer for No Doubt, and later for Dreamcar. Beyond performing, he has also worked as a producer and songwriter with artists including Pink, Weezer, Elan Atias, and Gwen Stefani on her solo work.