Person in history
Tony Allen (musician)
Tony Allen, Nigerian drummer and composer (born 1940)
Life at a glance
- Died
- 2020 · April 30
Their story
Who they were
Tony Allen, Nigerian drummer and composer (born 1940)
Why this date
Tony Allen (musician) appears on our April 30 calendar for 2020 as a death entry.
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Questions about Tony Allen (musician)
When did Tony Allen (musician) die?
April 30 2020.
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