Tony Maestracci is a Venezuelan musician and former drummer of the Venezuelan rock band Tomates Fritos for fourteen years.[1]
Tony Maestracci | |
|---|---|
| Origin | Venezuela |
| Genres | Rock |
| Instrument(s) | Drums |
| Years active | 2007–2021 |
In 2013 he participated in the concert Locos Por La Paz (Crazy for the Peace) in the BOD Cultural Center, in Caracas, where the National Network of Youth and Children Orchestras, Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra, Rock & MAU and other musicians played together.[2]
In April 2021 several allegations of sexual abuse were made public against musicians and artists in Venezuela, including Maestracci. Tony responded to the allegations, denying them.[3] Afterwards, Tomates Fritos informed about the resignation of the drummer.[4][5]
On 28 April, the Public Ministry of Venezuela announced that it would open an investigation against Maestracci for the allegations of sexual abuse, along with fellow musician Alejandro Sojo and poet Willy Mckey.[6]
On 25 May the Public Ministry issued an arrest warrant against both Tony Maestracci and Sojo.[7]
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- ^ Sanz, Mercedes. "Conocé a Tomates Fritos, una verdadera institución del indie venezolano". Indie Hoy (in Spanish). Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ "Corp Banca se llenó de músicos Locos Por La Paz (Fotos y reseña)". Oídos Sucios (in Spanish). 22 October 2013. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ "Tony Maestracci respondió a señalamientos de violación en su contra". Todos Ahora (in Spanish). 26 April 2021. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ "Músicos de bandas venezolanas enfrentan acusaciones de abuso sexual". El Nacional (in Spanish). 27 April 2021. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ "Tomates Fritos anuncia que Tony Maestracci renuncia a la banda". El Pitazo (in Spanish). 26 April 2021. Retrieved 29 April 2021.
- ^ "MP investigará a Willy Mckey, Alejandro Sojo y Tony Maestracci por denuncias de abuso sexual". Noticiero Digital (in Spanish). 29 April 2021. Retrieved 30 April 2021.
- ^ "Orden de captura para dos artistas venezolanos ausados de abusar de menores". Swissinfo (in Spanish). Retrieved 5 June 2021.