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| *Late Chief Dan Ian |
By Fred Iwenjora
Late veteran singer, songwriter and guitarist Dan Ian Mbaezue literally resurrected recently at COSON House.
Mbaezue who is currently being
prepared for his final journey on earth after his death a few months ago was
honored with tributes and a minute's silence at the 70 birthday bash for ace drummer
Richard Cole held at COSON House.
At the party chaired and MCeed by COSON
Chairman Tony Okoroji, the ace singer and guitarist Dan Ian was eulogized for
his pioneering contributions to Nigeria music industry.
Ace guitarist Feladey who was also a member of Wrinkers Experience took to the
stage intermittently to deliver Ian’s evergreen song Fuel for love as well as other songs to celebrate Cole, his friend and band mate of long time standing . He was ably supported by Endee Ikeji.
Even as the celebrant Richard Cole gyrated
with his family members as well as friends and colleagues, memories of Dan Ian
continued to reverberate.
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| Dan Ian, in one of his albums |
He was a founding member of the famous pop group of
the early 70s , the Wings whose musical exploits still leave memories. He moved
on to form Wrinkers Experience and also made several other albums as a solo
artiste
His last major appearance was as a star attraction
on Easter Sunday, 2017, when the Anambra State Government hosted former soccer
and musical stars from astern Nigeria at Alex Ekwueme Square in Awka.
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