JAF (musician)

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JAF
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JAF in 1986.
Background information
Birth nameJuan Antonio Ferreyra
Born (1958-07-29) 29 July 1958 (age 64)
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Genres Hard rock, blues rock, soft rock
Occupation(s)Singer, musician, songwriter
Instrument(s)Vocals, guitar
Years active1970s – present
Website Official website

JAF (born Juan Antonio Ferreyra; July 29, 1958 in Buenos Aires, Argentina) is an Argentine rock singer and guitar player, who was part of the hard rock band Riff in the mid-80s. [1]

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Career

His first band was La Máquina Infernal. In 1979 he founded La Banda Marrón, with whom he played Deep Purple and Freddie King covers.[ citation needed ] He was invited to join Riff in the mid-80s, [2] as rhythm guitarist and singer. After recording an album with Riff (Riff VII, 1985) [3] and touring, JAF left the band and started a solo career. His first solo album Entrar en vos was released in 1989 by BMG Argentina. [4] After his second LP Diapositivas was released in 1990, JAF had the opportunity to play for a large audience opening for Eric Clapton and Bryan Adams at River Plate Stadium.[ citation needed ]

Salida de emergencia (1991) was his third album. His fourth album: Me voy para el sur came out in 1992, followed by Hombre de blues. JAF was part of the "Homage to Carlos Gardel", organized held at Teatro Presidente Alvear, and organized by the Argentine Ministry of Culture.[ citation needed ]Corazón en llamas (1995) was his sixth album. JAF next album Número 7 was released on his own label. In 2019 JAF and bassist Vitico re-activated Riff for a few shows. [5]

Discography

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References

  1. ↑ "CMTV - Biografía de JAF". Cmtv.com.ar. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
  2. ↑ "JAF | Biography & History". AllMusic . Retrieved 23 February 2020.
  3. ↑ "Riff discography". Rateyourmusic.com. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
  4. ↑ "JAF". Rock.com.ar. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
  5. ↑ "El nuevo Riff, Guasones y stand up con Diego Reinhold, en la cartelera del GBA". Clarin.com. 5 July 2019. Retrieved 23 February 2020.
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