About Tony Pabón
Lived 1939 – 2014 (aged 74). Tony Pabón was an American bandleader, conductor and trumpeter.
Tony Pabón (March 6, 1939 – January 21, 2014) was a singer, trumpeter and bandleader influential in the development of boogaloo, born in San Juan, Puerto Rico and raised in the Bronx, New York City.
His "Pete's Boogaloo", a tribute to Pete Rodriguez was the first boogaloo played on the radio. His other well known tracks included the mambo "El Capitan", on the album La Protesta.
Discography Tony Pabon and his All Stars (cover title) – also known as Tony Pabon y sus Estrellas Songs "I Like It Like That" "El Capitan"
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Who was Tony Pabón?
American bandleader and conductor
When was Tony Pabón born?
Tony Pabón was born on 6 March 1939 in San Juan.
When did Tony Pabón die?
Tony Pabón died on 21 January 2014.
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Tony Pabón was a bandleader, conductor and trumpeter.
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Tony Pabón was American.
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