Tony Duran | |
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Birth name | Anthony Phillip Duran |
Born | 14 October 1945 Los Angeles, California, USA[1] |
Died | 19 December 2011 (aged 66) Bruceville, Texas, USA |
Occupation | Musician |
Instrument(s) | Guitar, piano, vocals |
Formerly of | Frank Zappa, Ruben and the Jets |
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 died on December 19, 2011, at his home in Bruceville, Texas, after a two year battle with prostate cancer.[3]