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Friday, May 1 2020, 1AM
Super group made up of Damon Albarn, Paul Simonon, Simon Tong and Tony Allen. Legendary afrobeat drummer Tony Allen passed away yesterday at the age of 79.
Two African legends recorded this record in 2010 and just released it 2 months ago. South African trumpeter, Hugh Masekela, passed away in 2018 and we lost great Nigerian drummer, Tony Allen, yesterday at the age of 79.
Tony Allen, co founder of Afrobeat and drummer for Fela from 68-79, passed away at the age of 79 yesterday. "without Tony Allen, there would be no Afrobeat." - Fela
Brian Eno, producer of this record, called Tony Allen ”perhaps the greatest drummer to ever live”
Damon Albarn name drops Tony Allen in this song who he'd later play with.
Buy things on Bandcamp today! They're waiving their fees! This is out today built-to-spill.bandcamp.com
We lost the great Tony Allen, co founder of Afrobeat and drummer for Fela Kuti from 68-79, at the age of 79 yesterday. www.kexp.org