Famous Salsa Singer Lalo Rodriguez found dead in Puerto Rico, more details inside
Famous Salsa Singer Lalo Rodriguez, 64, was found dead outside a residential building in Carolina, in the north of Puerto Rico.
By ET Spotlight Special |
Agencies
In a shocking incident, famous salsa musician Lalo Rodriguez was found dead outside a residential building in Carolina, in the north of Puerto Rico. The musician was 64 years old and was in the music industry for over four decades.
The Puerto Rican police identified the body of the singer and informed that the musician's body does not show any signs of violence. However, police also said that an autopsy will take place to understand the cause of death.
Lalo Rodriguez was a well-known name in the salsa music industry as he lent his voice to famous hits including ‘Ven devórame otra vez’, ‘Pero llegaste tú’, and ‘Nada de ti’. With these hits, the musician became one of the most loved voices in the history of salsa music.
As soon as the news of Lalo Rodriguez went online, several renowned faces as well as fans expressed their grief over the unfortunate incident. Among the famous people was another legend of the genre, Elvis Crespo. The singer took to the micro-blogging site Twitter, expressed his sadness, and wrote, “one of the most beautiful voices that have ever been or ever will be heard”, and added his condolences to the family.
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Rodriguez's passion for singing began at the age of 12, as he joined the Tempo Moderno orchestra as a singer and kick-started his musical career. By the age of 16, Rodriguez crossed his first milestone when he recorded his first album alongside legendary pianist Eddie Palmieri.
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Rodriguez became the first individual to win a Grammy for salsa because of his recording, "The Sun of the Latin Music," which bears his name.
FAQs:
Who is Lalo Rodriguez? Lalo Rodriguez is a famous salsa musician.
What are the famous hits of Lalo Rodriguez? Lalo Rodriguez famous hits include Ven devórame otra vez’, ‘Pero llegaste tú’, and ‘Nada de ti’.