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 | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Anthony Phillip Duran |
| Born | 14 October 1945 Los Angeles, California, USA[1] |
| Died | 19 December 2011 (aged 66) Bruceville, Texas, USA |
| Occupation(s) | Musician |
| Instrument(s) | Guitar, piano, vocals |
| Formerly of | Frank Zappa, Ruben and the Jets |
Tony Duran died on December 19, 2011, at his home in Bruceville, Texas, after a two year battle with prostate cancer.[3]
Discography
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With Frank Zappa
edit- Waka/Jawaka (1972)[4]
- The Grand Wazoo (1972)
- Apostrophe (') (1974)[1]
- Joe's Domage (2004)
- Imaginary Diseases (2006) − live album
- Zappa Wazoo (2007) − live album
- One Shot Deal (2008) − live album
- Little Dots (2016) - live album
With Ruben and the Jets
editReferences
edit- ^ 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.
- ^ "R.I.P. Tony Duran, ex Zappa guitarist". 2 February 2012. Retrieved 27 May 2012.
- ^ "In Memory of Anthony (Tony) Duran". Grace Gardens Funeral Home. Retrieved 14 March 2017.
- ^ "Waka/Jawaka - Frank Zappa | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic.
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