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Johnny "Dandy" Rodriguez

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Son of  John "La Vaca" Rodriguez, another "great" bongocero, Johnny was  Ray Barretto's, bongocero for many years (late 60's- 73). He was Tipica 73's, co-leader & bongocero from early 73 until the mid 80's. He also served as the  Fania All-Stars', conguero during the 70's and 80's, and is currently bongocero for Tito Puente, with whom he has worked since the 80's.

Special thanks to David Romero (bongocero with Poncho Sanchez 82-89, and currently with Earth Wind and Fire) for this mini bio on Johnny.

 

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