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Walter Franco

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Walter Franco
Background information
Born(1945-01-06)6 January 1945
São Paulo, Brazil
Died24 October 2019(2019-10-24) (aged 74)
São Paulo, Brazil
GenresAvant-garde, experimental rock, MPB
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician, producer
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1971–2018
LabelsContinental, 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.

Discography

  • 1973: Ou Não
  • 1975: Revolver
  • 1978: Respire Fundo
  • 1980: Vela Aberta
  • 1982: Walter Franco
  • 2001: Tutano

References

  1. ^ Allmusic credits
  2. ^ Brazilian albums
  3. ^ "Walter Franco morre em São Paulo aos 74 anos". jconline.ne10.uol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). Retrieved 24 October 2019.
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