Frank Colón (born October 13, 1951, in Washington, D.C.) is an American musician and martial artist, of Puerto Rican descent.
Moving to Puerto Rico from Washington, D.C. at the age of five, Frank's musical instruction began at age eleven, beginning with classical piano lessons, under the guidance of Angelina Figueroa and Rafael Figueroa, both members of Puerto Rico’s most prestigious classical music family. Frank kept up his piano studies through...
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Frank Colón (born October 13, 1951, in Washington, D.C.) is an American musician and martial artist, of Puerto Rican descent.
Moving to Puerto Rico from Washington, D.C. at the age of five, Frank's musical instruction began at age eleven, beginning with classical piano lessons, under the guidance of Angelina Figueroa and Rafael Figueroa, both members of Puerto Rico’s most prestigious classical music family. Frank kept up his piano studies throughout his teenage years, trying his hand at pop guitar, electric bass, and trap drums, as well. He was also very active in municipal and collegiate sports, martial arts, and amateur theater. During this time, he worked with various local pop music groups throughout the island of Puerto Rico.
In 1970, he moved to Washington, D.C. to attend college at American University, where he majored in Political Science. During this time, his musical orientation changed from melodic instruments to percussion. Finishing his university requirements, he turned...
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