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Frankie Ruiz
On August 9, 1998, Salsa lost one of its greatest singers, Frankie Ruiz, to liver failure, which according to various resources, resulted from complications of the AIDS virus. One of the first to perform in the Salsa Sensual style, Ruiz had played a major role in the resurgence of salsa's popularity in the '70s. A native of Patterson, NJ, Ruiz began singing at a very young age. He was still a child when he made his recording debut with Charlie Lopez y Su Orquesta. Moving, with his mother, to Puerto Rico in 1965, he became enamored by the music of a popular salsa band, La Solucion. Attending as many of the group's performances as possible, he quickly learned the band's repertoire. Although his mother implored on music director Roberto Rivera to audition him, Ruiz was not taken seriously until the band's lead singer failed to show for a night club engagement. Asked to fill in for the evening, Ruiz impressed the band so much that he was invited to become a full-time member. He remained with the group for three years. Leaving La Solucion in the early '70s, Ruiz accepted an invitation to join Tommy Olivencia's orchestra. During the three years that he spent with the group, he scored a major hit, "La Duda." Ruiz launched his solo career in the mid-'80s. Despite his obvious talents as a vocalist, Ruiz was plagued by drug and alcohol dependency and a thirst for hard living. ~ Craig Harris, Rovi
Modestamente para mi en lo personal el cantante con mejor calidad interpretativa en lo que se refiere al gerero salsero. LA VOZ MAS ALTA Y DE MEJOR CALIDAD INTERPRETATIVA. con talento y calidad gramatical.QUIEN SIEMPRE VIVE.FRANKIE.
Dejando su marca para siempre su musica nos tendra bailando al son del timbal por mucho tiempo. Gracias hermano por tu legado y amor a la salsa - musica que corre en la sangre de todo Boricua.
Gran parte de la historia y para variar muchas de sus canciones son como hechas para mi ya que son parte d la historia d mi vida , q sigas haciendo gozar a todos en el cielo Frankie
Salsa verdaderamente rica!!! Tube el honor de ver y conocer a el hijo de el Frankie Ruiz Jr. Y aunque tiene su propio estilo tiene mucho talento como su papa. Much respect!
Muy triste Que hallamos perdido una grande estrella me fasinan sus canciones siempre vivira en nuestros corazones nadie podra igualarte tu voz era unica RIP
No importa lo que haya sido su vida personal y sus problemas, lo que importa es su legado en la musica. Todos tenemos problemas, retos y luchas. Frankie Ruiz vivira por siempre a travez de su musica!!
@howblessru: Frankie started in 1971 with Charlie Lopez at age then went on to sing with La Solucion and Tommy Olivencia, making his solo debut in 1985. God bless!!
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So, gOOd ?