Argentine drummer Daddy Antogna passed away in Buenos Aires on May 9th.
Hector
"Daddy" Antogna was one of the most original drummers that came out
from Argentinian Progressive & Psychedelic Rock. He was among the
first ones in Argentina to play irregular patterns along with a unique
free style. During the 70's he recorded in legendary records like Ave
Rock's self-titled first album, Orion's Beethoven's "SuperAngel" , and
played hundreds of gigs with different projects involving people like
Pastoral, Madre Atomica, Alejandro Medina, punk-guitar hero Stuka and
Brazilian poet Vincius de Moraes. In the 80's an unfortunate accident
put him in a wheelchair for the rest of his life, but after years of
rehabilitation he started playing again with and adapted drum-kit. With
his band Daddy Antogna & los de Helio he went back to the stages and
also released "Viva Belice" (2009, Viajero Inmovil) an acclaimed album
that was Antogna's comeback after more than 35 years. In the final part
of his life Daddy rejoined his old friends of Ave Rock. He
was one of great durmmers coming from Argentine rock.