The former founder and lead singer of the hit rock group "Toby Beau," Balde Silva co-wrote and their #1 hit song "My Angel Baby." 
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During the time with Toby Beau, Balde, and the band toured with the Doobie Brothers, Bob Seger,  Steve Miller, and many other many hit bands.
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Later on, Balde was signed by RCA as a solo artist and then moved to Nashville to produce his next album.  This album would contain his Top 40 smash remake of the Casinos "Then You Can Tell Me Goodbye."
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Balde continues to write and perform.  For the last 15 years as both a headliner on cruise ships and in concert with his smash show, "You Are Never too old to Rock N' Roll. A  show that features music from one of the great eras in modern music and showcases Balde on his first love, the guitar.