Cerrone (full name: Jean Marc Cerrone) is a French Eurodisco drummer, composer and music producer born in Vitry-sur-Seine, Paris. Early life At 12 he started playing drums and listening to Otis Redding songs. By the end of the 60's, he was fascinated by, among others, Jimi Hendrix, Carlos Santana, and Blood, Sweat & Tears. At 17, he convinced resort owner Gilbert Trigano to hire rock bands for Club Med (Club Mediterranée). Cerrone became the A&R (artist and repertoire) scout for 40 Club Med vacation villages around the world. His first recordings as a part of Kongas were released on Barclay, where he released his first hit, Boom. His song "Anikana-O" was co-written and produced by Alec R. Costandinos. A remix by Tom Moulton was done for the US and international releases on Salsoul Records. Career Mid-1970s Based in Paris, Cerrone recorded, composed and performed his solo debut "Love In

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