In loving memory of DOMENIC “Donnie” TROIANO
Famed Guitarist, Composer and Producer
January 17,1946 – May 25, 2005
George Olliver's friend and former bandmate in The Mandala, Domenic Troiano, passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday, May 25 at age 59, after a courageous seven month battle with prostate cancer. Domenic was acknowledged by all to be a consumate guitarist - playing with bands such as the James Gang and Guess Who - and inducted into the Canadian Music Hall of Fame in 1996.
"Everybody wanted to be Troiano." - Larry LeBlanc, Billboard Magazine
Read more about Domenic's life and career here:
Tribute from brother Frank
Donations to The Domenic Troiano Guitar Scholarship (c/o Metronome Canada Foundation, 118 Sherbourne St., Toronto, ON M5A 2R2 (416-367-0162) would be welcomed by the family.