Walter Franco | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 6 January 1945 São Paulo, Brazil |
| Died | 24 October 2019 (aged 74) São Paulo, Brazil |
| Genres | Avant-garde, experimental rock, MPB |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician, producer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1971–2018 |
| Labels | Continental, Epic/ CBS, PolyGram, YBrazil |
Walter Franco (6 January 1945 – 24 October 2019) was a Brazilian singer and composer. [1] In 1998 he contributed to the Rosa Passos album Especial Tom Jobim. His 1975 album Revolver was No. 50 on Rolling Stone's list of the Top 100 Brazilian albums. [2]
Franco died on 24 October 2019 after spending two weeks in hospital following a stroke. [3] He was 74.
Discography
- 1973: Ou Não
- 1975: Revolver
- 1978: Respire Fundo
- 1980: Vela Aberta
- 1982: Walter Franco
- 2001: Tutano
References
- ^ Allmusic credits
- ^ Brazilian albums
- ^ "Walter Franco morre em São Paulo aos 74 anos". jconline.ne10.uol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 24 October 2019.
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Walter Franco | |
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| Background information | |
| Born | 6 January 1945 São Paulo, Brazil |
| Died | 24 October 2019 (aged 74) São Paulo, Brazil |
| Genres | Avant-garde, experimental rock, MPB |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician, producer |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
| Years active | 1971–2018 |
| Labels | Continental, Epic/ CBS, PolyGram, YBrazil |
Walter Franco (6 January 1945 – 24 October 2019) was a Brazilian singer and composer. [1] In 1998 he contributed to the Rosa Passos album Especial Tom Jobim. His 1975 album Revolver was No. 50 on Rolling Stone's list of the Top 100 Brazilian albums. [2]
Franco died on 24 October 2019 after spending two weeks in hospital following a stroke. [3] He was 74.
Discography
- 1973: Ou Não
- 1975: Revolver
- 1978: Respire Fundo
- 1980: Vela Aberta
- 1982: Walter Franco
- 2001: Tutano
References
- ^ Allmusic credits
- ^ Brazilian albums
- ^ "Walter Franco morre em São Paulo aos 74 anos". jconline.ne10.uol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 24 October 2019.
External links
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