Tony Maestracci Explained

Origin:Venezuela
Genre:Rock
Instrument:Drums
Years Active:2007–2021
Associated Acts:Tomates Fritos

Tony Maestracci is a Venezuelan musician and former drummer of the Venezuelan rock band Tomates Fritos for fourteen years.[1]

In 2013 he participated in the concert Locos Por La Paz (Crazy for the Peace) in the BOD Cultural Center, in Caracas, where the National Network of Youth and Children Orchestras, Simón Bolívar Symphony Orchestra, Rock & MAU and other musicians played together.[2]

In April 2021 several allegations of sexual abuse were made public against musicians and artists in Venezuela, including Maestracci. Tony responded to the allegations, denying them.[3] Afterwards, Tomates Fritos informed about the resignation of the drummer.[4] [5]

On 28 April, the Public Ministry of Venezuela announced that it would open an investigation against Maestracci for the allegations of sexual abuse, along with fellow musician Alejandro Sojo and poet Willy Mckey.[6]

On 25 May the Public Ministry issued an arrest warrant against both Tony Maestracci and Sojo.[7]

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Notes and References

  1. News: Sanz. Mercedes. Conocé a Tomates Fritos, una verdadera institución del indie venezolano. es. Indie Hoy. 29 April 2021.
  2. News: 22 October 2013. Corp Banca se llenó de músicos Locos Por La Paz (Fotos y reseña). es. Oídos Sucios. 29 April 2021.
  3. Web site: 2021-04-26. Tony Maestracci respondió a señalamientos de violación en su contra. 2021-04-29. Todos Ahora. es.
  4. Web site: 2021-04-27. Músicos de bandas venezolanas enfrentan acusaciones de abuso sexual. 2021-04-29. El Nacional. es.
  5. Web site: 2021-04-26. Tomates Fritos anuncia que Tony Maestracci renuncia a la banda. 2021-04-29. El Pitazo. es.
  6. Web site: 2021-04-29. MP investigará a Willy Mckey, Alejandro Sojo y Tony Maestracci por denuncias de abuso sexual. 2021-04-30. Noticiero Digital. es.
  7. Web site: Orden de captura para dos artistas venezolanos ausados de abusar de menores. 2021-06-05. Swissinfo. es.