Tony Allen
Nigerian drummer and composer (1940–2020)
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Summary
Tony Allen was born on July 20, 1940[1], in Lagos[2]. He died on April 30, 2020[3], in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4]. He worked as a songwriter[5], drummer[6], conductor[7], and composer[8]. He ranks in the top 0.7% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (3,492 views/month, #6,954 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Place of death: Paris[10]
- Date of birth: August 12, 1940[11]
- Country of citizenship: Nigeria[12], France[13]
- Member of: Rocket Juice & the Moon[14]
- Sex or gender: male[15]
- Genre: Afrobeat[16], reggae[17]
- Record label: Astralwerks[18]
- Commons category: Tony Allen[19]
- Cause of death: aortic aneurysm[20]
- Family name: Allen[21]
- Given name: Tony[22]
- Official website: http://tonyallenafrobeat.com[23]
- Topic's main category: Category:Tony Allen[24]
- Commons gallery: Tony Allen[25]
- Manner of death: natural causes[26]
- Instrument: drum kit[27], voice[28]
- Described by source: Tony Allen, Drummer Who Created the Beat of Afrobeat, Dies at 79[29]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: English[30], French[31], Nigerian Pidgin[32]
- Birth name: Anthony Oladipo Allen[33]
- Name in native language: Tony Oladipo Allen[34]
- Start of work period: 1968[35]
- Social media followers: 3231[36], 2766[37]
Why It Matters
Tony Allen has Wikipedia articles in 16 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 16 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]
FAQs
Where was Tony Allen born?
Tony Allen's place of birth was Lagos[2].
Where did Tony Allen die?
Tony Allen passed away in 15th arrondissement of Paris[4].
What did Tony Allen do for work?
Tony Allen worked as a songwriter[5], drummer[6], conductor[7], and composer[8].