Valentino (Jackie Farn)
Valentino | |
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Birth name | Jackie Farn |
Born |
1943 (age 72–73) (approximate) Ireland |
Occupation(s) | Musician, entertainer |
Instruments | Accordion, keyboard, piano |
Years active | ? - present |
Website |
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Jackie Farn, better known by his stage name, Valentino, is a musician best known for his accordion performances. He earned three gold, three silver and three platinum discs.
Equipment
In addition to being a popular entertainer, he utilized the latest technology of the day throughout his career. That began in the 1970s when he used features of the Cordovox electronic accordion to the fullest advantage in his performances. After that, he had custom-made electronic accordions and pianos. As of 2011, he performs with a custom-made Elkavox electronic accordion.[1]
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