Walter Franco (6 January 1945 – 24 October 2019) was a Brazilian rock singer, guitarist, record producer and composer.[1] In 1998 he worked with Rosa Passos for their debut album Especial Tom Jobim. His 1975 album Revolver was No. 50 on Rolling Stone's list of the Top 100 Brazilian albums.[2] He was born in São Paulo, Brazil. Other ablums include Respire Fundo, Vela Aberta, Walter Franco and Tutano.
Franco died on 24 October 2019 at a São Paulo hospital from a stroke, aged 74.[3]