Madeiran was 75 years old this Friday. He worked with Elton John, Tina Turner, George Michael and Seal, Rui Veloso and João Pedro Pais.
The Madeiran musician and producer Luís Jardim He died this Friday, the day he turned 75.
The news of the death of the percussionist was by the president of the regional government Miguel Albuquerque on social networks.
A native of Funchal, he was a relief figure in the music scene, collaborated with big names in the industry. He began his career in the 60s with the local band Demónios Negros. Still young, he moved to England, where he studied commercial administration but quickly returned to the music world, integrating the band Rouge (1973–1977).
His career leaned when he started working with the producer Trevor Hornbecoming a regular presence in iconic albums of the 80s and 90s.
Collaborated with artists such as Grace Jones, ABC, Frankie Goes to Hollywood, Elton John, Tina Turner, George Michael and Seal, among others, leaving his brand on legendary records such as The Lexicon of Love and Slave to The Rhythm, remembers.
In Portugal, he produced works by artists such as Rui Veloso and João Pedro Pais.
