Anthony John Burger (June 5, 1961 – February 22, 2006) was an American
pianist and
singer, most closely associated with
Southern gospel music.
Early life
Anthony Burger was born in
Cleveland, Tennessee to Richard and Jean Burger. At age eight months, he was using a
baby walker and fell into a heating duct on the floor of his house.
[1][2] He suffered
third degree burns
on his hands, face and, legs. After suffering the burns, Burger's
doctor told his parents he was very likely to not be able to move his
hands in the future. Despite the odds, Burger recovered. At the age of
five, he was accepted at the Cadek Conservatory,
[3] University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
A child prodigy, Burger was playing classical piano repertoire within a
few years. Burger graduated from Bradley Central High School in
Cleveland.
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