Domenic Troiano

Domenic Troiano (January 17 1946-May 25, 2005) was a Canadian rock guitarist.

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January 17 - 1946 - May 25 - 2005 - Canadian - Rock

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Born Michaele Antonio Troiano in Modugno, Italy, Troiano became a naturalized Canadian in 1955. He was raised in Toronto and began playing guitar at age 15. As a professional musician, he was a guitarist for Ronnie Hawkins, James Gang, The Guess Who and Bush. He performed with the Domenic Troiano Band in the late 1970s. He also wrote music for television including the series Night Heat. Songs composed by Troiano, such as "I Can Hear You Calling", have been performed by other artists including Three Dog Night. His guitar work can be heard on recordings by Moe Koffman, Joe Cocker, James Cotton and Long John Baldry.

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Modugno - Italy - 1955 - Toronto - Ronnie Hawkins - James Gang - The Guess Who - Bush - 1970s - Night Heat - Three Dog Night - Moe Koffman - Joe Cocker - James Cotton - Long John Baldry

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He was inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1996.

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Canadian Music Hall of Fame - 1996

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He died of prostate cancer in 2005. His condition was first diagnosed about ten years earlier.

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