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Also Known As Armando Anthony Corea
Born June 12, 1941 • Chelsea • Massachusetts
Died February 9, 2021 (aged 79)
Awards And Honors Grammy Award (2025) • Grammy Award (2019) • Grammy Award (2015) • Grammy Award (2013) • Grammy Award (2012) • Grammy Award (2010) • Grammy Award (2009) • Grammy Award (2007) • Grammy Award (2004) • Grammy Award (2001) • Grammy Award (2000) • Grammy Award (1999) • Grammy Award (1990) • Grammy Award (1989) • Grammy Award (1982) • Grammy Award (1980) • Grammy Award (1979) • Grammy Award (1977) • Grammy Award (1976)
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