Tony Melendez story- The greatest guitarist with no arms

Tony Melendez (born 1962)the greatest guitarist with no arms is a Nicaraguan American guitar player, composer and singer and songwriter who was born without arms. His mother took Thalidomide while pregnant, which caused his disability. Melendez has learned to play the guitar with his feet.
Melendez began playing and singing in the Los Angeles area in 1985. On September 15, 1987 Melendez sang Never Be the Same while playing the guitar with his feet in a special performance for Pope John Paul II. Visibly moved, the Pope descended from his chair and embraced Melendez. The pope told Melendez, "My wish for you is that you continue to give hope to others and continue in what you are doing", which inspired him.
Tony Melendez story

As of 2005, his band, Tony Melendez and the Toe Jam Band, has a busy concert schedule. Melendez gives motivational talks and has written a book. He campaigns actively for the pro-life cause.
Melendez now resides in Branson, Missouri with his wife, Lynn.

Awards and recognition
Melendez has won Unity Awards Male Vocalist of the Year UCMVA in 2000, 2002, 2004 and in 2002 took Artist of the year. He received the Branson Entertainment Award for Best New Artist in 1999, the "Inspirational Hero Award from the NFL Alumni Association at the Super Bowl XXIII and has received special commendations from the State of California for his work with young people and from President Reagan, regarding Tony "as a positive role model for America".

Special Commendation from President Reagan - As A Positive Role Model for America
Special Commendation from State of California - For Work with Young People
Inspirational Hero Award from the NFL Alumni Association at Super Bowl XXIII in Miami
Branson Entertainment Awards – Best New Artist (1999)
Unity Awards - Male Vocalist of the Year UCMVA (2000)
Unity Awards - Artist of the Year UCMVA (2002)
Unity Awards - Male Vocalist of the Year UCMVA (2002)
Unity Awards - Male Vocalist of the Year UCMVA (2004)

Discography
Never be the Same (1988)
Ways of the Wise (1990)
El Muro Se Callo (1991)
Debe Haber (1995)
Hands in Heaven (1997)
The Cup Of Life (1998)
Intimate Worship (1999)

See Tony Melendez play guitar and sing "let it be"Tony Melendez website http://www.tonymelendez.com