Tony Allen

Tony Allen
Tony Allen

Tony Oladipo Allen was a Nigerian drummer, composer, and songwriter who lived and worked in Paris, France. Allen was the drummer and musical director of Fela Kuti's band Africa '70 from 1968 to 1979, and was one of the primary co-founders of the genre of Afrobeat music. Fela once stated that, "without Tony Allen, there would be no Afrobeat." He was described by Brian Eno as "perhaps the greatest drummer who has ever lived".

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Male
Full Name
Anthony Oladipo Allen
Date of Birth
July 20th, 1940
Age
85
Birth Place
Nigeria, Lagos
Date of Death
April 30th, 2020
Died Aged
79
Star Sign
Cancer
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