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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 edit
The Downstroke edit
The Downstroke was together for one tape and one CD release.
Puerto Rican Rum Drunks edit
Rendon formed the Puerto Rican Rum Drunks in 1996. Chameleon, the band's first release sold over 2,000 copies independently.
Legacy edit
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 edit
The Downstroke edit
- The Downstroke
- Edna's Cafe
Puerto Rican Rum Drunks edit
- Chameleon
- Jelly for the Masses
References edit
- ^ "Del Rendon's art legacy lives on through student scholarships". Department of Art News. MSU. May 20, 2013. Archived from the original on June 27, 2015. Retrieved June 26, 2015.
- ^ 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.
External links edit
- Del Rendon and the Puerto Rican Rum Drunks – Mississippi Writers and Musicians Project
- The Del Rendon Foundation