Tony & Frankye

Tony & Frankye was the duo formed in 1968 by São Paulo soul singer Tony Bizarro, born Luiz Antônio Bizarro, and Frankye Arduini. The single "Adeus, amigo vagabundo," a tribute to Brian Jones credited to Tony, Frankye, and Adriano, appeared in 1970, and in 1971 the duo released its only LP, Tony & Frankye. After the partnership ended, Tony became a producer at Polydor, overseeing records by Cassiano, Odair José, Diana, and Sidney Magal. He also took part in recordings by Tim Maia, Lincoln Olivetti, and Robson Jorge, and continued with solo work such as Nesse Inverno, from 1977, and Alma Negra, from 1988. He died in São Paulo in January 2022 from complications of Alzheimer's disease.