Tommy Lopez, Sr. Dies at 77 - 1931-2008

[afrocubarico]

Looks like another conga legend has left us on March 10th, 2008 at age 77. I have some of the old recordings with Tommy Lopez, Sr. playing congas with Eddie Palmieri and his Perfecta band. The man had a great sound. Check out the tribute to Tommy Lopez from Martin Cohen's web site, congahead.com

afrocubarico

http://www.congahead.com/On_The_Scene/tommylopez07/index.html

[maelopr]

Wow, may he rest in peace. One of the greats, and father of one of, if not my favorite bongosero, Chucky....both true legends...

-Ismael

[JohnnyConga]

Tommy Lopez set the standard for "masacote' and "afinque"....he could do more on one drum than most could do on 2 drums...his classic playing on the albums "Lo Que Traigo Sabroso", "Mambo con Conga=Mozambique", "Azucar Pa ti" , and "Molasses" is what every "newbie" should listen to, and learn from....also Barry Rogers would accompany Tommy on congas while he soloed, so that u will hear on the recordings...Tommy also was an influence in my playing of the conga drum, as a young man....may he Rest in Peace....One of the Greats!..... Johnny Conga

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[Changuiri]

todo respeto para Tommy Lopez. descansa en paz.