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Tony Meléndez
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José Antonio Meléndez Rodríguez (born January 9, 1962) is a Nicaraguan-American guitar player, composer, singer, and songwriter who was born without arms. His mother took thalidomide while pregnant, which caused his disability. Meléndez has learned to play the guitar with his feet.[1]
In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Meléndez and the second or maternal family name is Rodríguez.
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Tony Meléndez | |
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![]() Meléndez performing on March 6, 2015 | |
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Birth name | José Antonio Meléndez Rodríguez |
Born | (1962-01-09) January 9, 1962 (age 62) Rivas, Nicaragua |
Genres | Christian, Spanish |
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Instrument(s) | guitar |
Years active | 1985–present |
Website | tonymelendez |
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