Tony Duran (musician)

Tony Duran
Birth nameAnthony Phillip Duran
Born14 October 1945
Los Angeles, California, USA[1]
Died19 December 2011 (aged 66)
Bruceville, Texas, USA
OccupationMusician
Instrument(s)Guitar, piano, vocals
Formerly ofFrank Zappa, Ruben and the Jets

Anthony Phillip "Tony" Duran (14 October 1945, Los Angeles, California, US − 19 December 2011, Bruceville, Texas, US) was an American slide guitarist and singer. From 1972 he was member of Frank Zappa's backing band[2] and he was also member of Ruben and the Jets.[1] In 1963 he graduated in Garfield High School.[1]

Tony Duran died on December 19, 2011, at his home in Bruceville, Texas, after a two year battle with prostate cancer.[3]

Discography

This section isn't complete.

With Frank Zappa

With Ruben and the Jets

References

  1. ^ a b c d "Slide guitarist Tony Duran dies". Weirdomusic.com. 31 January 2012. Archived from the original on 13 March 2012. Retrieved 27 May 2012.
  2. ^ "R.I.P. Tony Duran, ex Zappa guitarist". 2 February 2012. Retrieved 27 May 2012.
  3. ^ "In Memory of Anthony (Tony) Duran". Grace Gardens Funeral Home. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
  4. ^ "Waka/Jawaka - Frank Zappa | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic.


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