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 |
| Occupations | Singer-songwriter, musician, producer |
| Instruments | 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
[edit]- 1973: Ou Não
- 1975: Revolver
- 1978: Respire Fundo
- 1980: Vela Aberta
- 1982: Walter Franco
- 2001: Tutano
References
[edit]- ↑ 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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