Coke Escovedo

Coke Escovedo
Birth nameJoseph Thomas Escovedo
Born(1941-04-30)April 30, 1941
Los Angeles, California, U.S.
OriginOakland, California, U.S.
DiedJuly 13, 1986(1986-07-13) (aged 45)
Montebello, California, U.S.
GenresR&B, jazz fusion, soul, disco, funk
OccupationPercussionist
Instrument(s)Percussions, timbales, congas, bongos, tambourine, vocals
Years active1958–1986
LabelsMercury Records
Formerly ofSantana, Azteca, Pete Escovedo

Joseph Thomas "Coke" Escovedo (April 30, 1941 – July 13, 1986) was an American percussionist, who came from a prominent musical family including five musician brothers and his niece, Sheila E. He played in various genres, including R&B, jazz fusion and soul, with bands including Santana, Malo, Cal Tjader, and Azteca.

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