Del Rendon (1965 – 2005) was an American

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musician from

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, United States, whose music career spanned 20 years. He toured throughout the

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. He died on 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

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Discography

The Downstroke

* ''The Downstroke'' * ''Edna's Cafe''

Puerto Rican Rum Drunks

* ''Chameleon'' * ''Jelly for the Masses''

References

External links

Del Rendon and the Puerto Rican Rum Drunks
– Mississippi Writers and Musicians Project

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