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Donald „Don“ Shelton (* 28. August 1934 in Tyler, Texas) ist ein US-amerikanischer Jazzsänger ( Tenor) und Holzbläser ( Tenorsaxophon, Flöte, Klarinette ). Sheltons Vater Clarence E. Shelton (1911–1996) war Amateurmusiker und Plattensammler, sein jüngerer Brüder Clarence Elmo „Chip“ Shelton (* 1944) ist ebenfalls ...
5. Feb. 2015 · Don Shelton II, who performed as a backup singer and dancer for Selena y Los Dinos, passed away from cancer at 47. He toured with Selena in the late 80s and rejoined the band as a singer until her death in 1995.
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Shelton was born December 8, 1966 to Donald Burnard Shelton Sr. and Vernlee Denmon Shelton in Corpus Christi, Texas. He graduated from Carroll High School and was a member at St. Matthew Missionary Baptist Church. Shelton had two siblings, Vanessa and Dwight.
With Three D
Shelton was a member of the singing group, Three Dthat would perform around Corpus Christi, Texas. After a few exchanges with A.B. Quintanilla and an early listen of new song, Enamorada De Ti, Three D were hired as choreographers and dancers. They arranged to meet Selena and begin rehearsing a week before the 1990 Tejano Music Awards performance. Following the televised performance, Three D were invited to tour as dancers with Selena y Los Dinos during the Ven Conmigo Live Tour. Following the...
With Selena y Los Dinos
Shelton began as a touring dancer (as part of Three D) with Selena y Los Dinos in 1989. He left the band briefly to study music production before returning as a backing vocalist and dancer. His first performances as a vocalist with Selena y Los Dinos were during their Premios lo Nuestro and Tejano Music Awardsappearances in the early 90s. He was assisted on back-up vocals with Freddie Corea, and sometimes Pete Astudillo.
After Selena y Los Dinos
Of Selena's sudden passing in 1995, Shelton stated in an interview with Tampa Bay Times, "She would want everyone to go on, including her fans.... She would want everyone to treat every day like a new day and hold their heads up." Following Selena's death, Los Dinos disbanded. In 1997, Shelton resumed his role as a back-up dancer in the 1997 biopic film, Selena. In the following years, Don followed his passion of cooking and became a manager at Two George's restaurant — frequented by the Quin...
On December 2, 2014, Shelton passed away from cancer at age 47; less than a week before turning 48. He was interred in his hometown of Corpus Christi.
Upon learning of his death, several former bandmates posted condolences on Facebook. Suzette Q. Arriaga said, “We loved Don. He was a great guy who brought good energy to the band. I’ll always remember his laugh. ... He had a great laugh, an infectious smile and was a cool guy.” Chris Pérez shared, “Just got the call with some bad news. A good frie...
Selena: The Serieswas released on Netflix in two parts in winter 2020 and spring 2021. Don Shelton is played actor, Tyrell Washington, and appears briefly in 1. “Fideo” (part one, episode 7). During Selena's performance of Enamorada De Ti, Shelton's likeness appears in a blue vest and black outfitas one of the three dancers (Three D). 2. “Si una ve...
5. Dez. 2014 · 74K views 9 years ago. Don Shelton, a former member of the band "Selena y Los Dinos," lost in December this year battle with cancer. Honor his memory. Don Shelton died on December 2, 2014...
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Don Shelton. Freddie Corea. Michael Luna. Selena y Los Dinos (English: Selena and the Guys) was an American Tejano band formed in 1981 by Tejano singer Selena and her father Abraham Quintanilla. The band remained together until the murder of Selena in 1995, which caused the dissolution of the band in the same year. [1]
13. Mai 2019 · Selena and her backup dancers Don Shelton and Freddy Correa at the Houston Astrodome Concert on February 26th,1995Subscribe!Follow us on Instagram: selena_wo...
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2. Mai 2024 · Selena and Don Shelton with Rock N Roll James - Puro Tejano 1994. Subscribe!! Videos of Selena performances, interviews, rare videos, commercials, acceptance speeches, backstage clips, behind...
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