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Donny Benét is an Australian bassist and pop crooner based in Sydney, known for his vibrant solo performances. He is the alter ego of Ben 'Donny' Waples and the son of renowned Italian accordionist Antonio Giacomelli Benet, who gained fame in the 1970s with his disco hits. After eloping with the daughter of an accordion repairman, Antonio settled in Australia, where Donny was born. Growing up in a musical environment, Donny initially followed in his father's footsteps but shifted his focus at the age of 15 to the Moog synthesizer, recognizing the decline in popularity of disco accordion. He continued to share his accordion skills with elderly residents at the Scalabrini Retirement Village before pursuing his dream of becoming a top performer and television personality. In 2009, Donny embarked on a new chapter in his music career, deciding to record his debut album at the renowned DonnyLand Studios. With a passion for creating music that reflects the essence of disco, he utilized a range of equipment, including a drum machine, Fender Rhodes, and Moog synthesizer, to produce albums aimed at establishing himself as the leading disco artist of the twenty-first century. His musical arsenal also includes electric bass, Prophet, SH-1000, Jupiter 6, Juno 106, DX-7, string synthesizer, drum programming, hand claps, vocals, and spoken word.

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