Walter Franco

Brazilian musician and singer (1945-2019)

Walter Franco (6 January 1945 – 24 October 2019) was a Brazilian rock singer, guitarist, record producer and composer.[1] In 1998 he worked with Rosa Passos for their debut album Especial Tom Jobim. His 1975 album Revolver was No. 50 on Rolling Stone's list of the Top 100 Brazilian albums.[2] He was born in São Paulo, Brazil. Other ablums include Respire Fundo, Vela Aberta, Walter Franco and Tutano.

Franco died on 24 October 2019 at a São Paulo hospital from a stroke, aged 74.[3]

References change

  1. Allmusic credits
  2. Brazilian albums
  3. "Walter Franco morre em São Paulo aos 74 anos". jconline.ne10.uol.com.br (in Brazilian Portuguese). 24 October 2019. Retrieved 2019-10-24.