John Tropea (born January 7, 1946 in New York City) is a guitarist with extensive experience in the rock, pop, and jazz genres. Tropea has written for and played with major recording artists from around the world. In his long career, his contributions to other artist’s successes have been numerous, including his solo work with Eumir Deodato, (2001 theme), projects with Laura Nyro, Harry Chapin (Cat’s in the Cradle), Paul Simon (Fifty Ways), Eric Clapton (Journey Man), Dr. John, and many others.
His song "Tambourine" (from his 1975 album "Tropea") was used for several years in the late 1970s and early 1980s as the closing theme for Friday editions of New York station WABC-TV's Eyewitness News (1968).
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