Tony-Allen-Obituary

Tony Allen

Aug 12, 1940 – Apr 30, 2020 (Age 79)

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BORN
August 12, 1940
DIED
April 30, 2020
AGE
79

Obituary

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 Legacy.com, click here.

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Message wasn’t sent. Thank you for showing you’re the best drummer. I feel sorry for your loss. The world is missing you and fela

Love his drumming

Damn, man. I did not know of his death until now. He was the worlds greatest drummer, bar none. So sad.

The family has my deepest sympathy for your loss. May the family be comforted and May God grant you pease.

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 influenced drummers around the world.

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 offer my condolences. May God fulfill his promise of binding up the brokenhearted. (Isa 61:1.)

My condolences go out to the family of Tony Allen. So sorry for your loss.