Pittsburgh blues guitarist Glenn Pavone dies at 52

2012-03-29 03:57:24
  • Guitarist Glenn Pavone was a well-known musician in western Pennsylvania.
    Guitarist Glenn Pavone was a well-known musician in western Pennsylvania.

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Glenn Pavone, former lead guitarist with the Billy Price Band, died last night after a three-year battle with cancer at the age of 52.

Mr. Pavone, a native of Alexandria, Va., started playing guitar when he was 7 and performing when he was 9.

He came to Pittsburgh and spent nine years with the Billy Price Band, one of the most popular bands in the city during the '80s. He went on to form The Cyclones, perfomrning and recording, during the '90s.

Mr. Pavone is survived by his wife Nancy, of Edgewood. Arrangements for the funeral are pending.

More details in tomorrow's Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.

First Published August 10, 2010 10:22 am
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