Remembering Tony Allen on the 4th Anniversary of his death

Remembering Tony Allen, 4 Years Later

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It has been exactly 4 long years since Afrobeat master drummer Tony Allen died in Paris on April 30, 2020 at the age of 79. As a number of online tributes attest, he was one of the most acclaimed drummers of his generation.

Today, fans of Tony Allen along with the rest of the music world have been remembering the iconic man he was.

Allen, a cultural icon

Born in Lagos on August 12, 1940, Tony Allen's career spanned an arc over many different eras and tastes in Nigerian history. Allen was not just a great drummer, he was an icon, an all-around inspiration to everyone.

His legacy continues to grow as new generations of fans are discovering his unique musical heritage.

It's been 4 years since the tragic loss of Tony Allen and his personality still resonate strongly within us all. Although Tony Allen is no longer physically here, his presence is more powerful than ever. He left a void that has yet to be filled.

In memory of the Late Great Tony Allen.

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