Del Rendon
Del Rendon (1965–2005) was a musician from Starkville, Mississippi whose music career spanned 20 years. He toured throughout the southeastern United States and Nashville, Tennessee. He died September 4, 2005.
Bands
The Downstroke
The Downstroke was together for one tape and one CD release.
Puerto Rican Rum Drunks
Rendon formed the Puerto Rican Rum Drunks in 1996. Chameleon, the band's first release sold over 2,000 copies independently.
Legacy
Rendon is commemorated in the annual Del Rendon Music Festival, also known as DelFest. This is organised by the Del Rendon Foundation, which raises funds for a scholarship in his name at Mississippi State University.[1][2]
Discography
The Downstroke
- The Downstroke
- Edna's Cafe
Puerto Rican Rum Drunks
- Chameleon
- Jelly for the Masses
References
- ↑ "Del Rendon’s art legacy lives on through student scholarships". Department of Art News. MSU. May 20, 2013. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
- ↑ Angie Carnathan (February 29, 2012). "Del Rendon music festival honors musician’s legacy". Starkville Daily News. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
External links
- Del Rendon and the Puerto Rican Rum Drunks – Mississippi Writers and Musicians Project
- The Del Rendon Foundation
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