Singapore musician Jimmy Appudurai-Chua of blues rock band The Straydogs dies at 76


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Jimmy Appudurai-Chua died on Tuesday from ill health. He was 76. Photo: Jimmy Appudurai-Chua/Facebook

Home-grown music veteran Jimmy Appudurai-Chua, former lead guitarist of blues rock band The Straydogs, died on Tuesday from ill health. He was 76.

Formed in 1966, the group stood out from their contemporaries during the 1960s to 1970s with their hard-edged R&B- and blues-influenced sounds.

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