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 |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, musician, producer |
| Instrument(s) | 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.
