Tony Allen Obituary

8/12/1940 - 4/30/2020| Visit Guest Book

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Tony Allen, legendary Afrobeat drummer for Fela Kuti's Africa '70 band, died Thursday, April 30, 2020, in Paris of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. He was 70. For full obituary and coverage from Legacy.com, click here.

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"The family has my deepest sympathy for your loss. May the family be comforted and May God grant you pease."
- Steele
"Sincere condolences to the Allen Family, May Almighty God in the Heavens comfort your hearts with peace and loving kindness as you cope with this precious loss in your lives. Thank you for Mr. Tony's contribution as a pioneer polyrhythms having..."
- CJJ (AL)
"I loved his drum playing, will be truly missed by his fans. My condolences to the family, and Im sorry to hear that the Invisible Enemy has once again taken another one of the people we hold dear. To the Allen family, Im sorry for your loss and..."
- S R
"My condolences go out to the family of Tony Allen. So sorry for your loss."
- Roy (TN)
"May God be with the Allen family, sorry for your loss, his music will be missed. "

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Tony Allen, legendary Afrobeat drummer for Fela Kuti's Africa '70 band, died Thursday, April 30, 2020, in Paris of an abdominal aortic aneurysm. He was 79. For full obituary and coverage from... Read Obituary

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