Del Rendon

Del Rendon (1965 – 2005) was an American rock and blues musician from Starkville, Mississippi, United States, whose music career spanned 20 years. He toured throughout the southeastern United States and Nashville, Tennessee. He died on September 4, 2005.

Bands

The Downstroke

The Downstroke was together for one tape and one CD release.

Puerto Rican Rum Drunks

Rendon formed the Puerto Rican Rum Drunks in 1996. Chameleon, the band's first release sold over 2,000 copies independently.

Legacy

Rendon is commemorated in the annual Del Rendon Music Festival, also known as DelFest. This is organised by the Del Rendon Foundation, which raises funds for a scholarship in his name at Mississippi State University.[1][2]

Discography

The Downstroke
  • The Downstroke
  • Edna's Cafe

Puerto Rican Rum Drunks
  • Chameleon
  • Jelly for the Masses
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References
  1. "Del Rendon's art legacy lives on through student scholarships". Department of Art News. MSU. May 20, 2013. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
  2. Angie Carnathan (February 29, 2012). "Del Rendon music festival honors musician's legacy". Starkville Daily News. Archived from the original on June 28, 2015. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
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