Frankie Ruíz
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.
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17 álbum(es) • Ordenado por Mejores ventas
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Tú Me Vuelves Loco (Baile Total)
World music - Editado por UMLE - Machete el 24/11/2017
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El Papá De La Salsa
World music - Editado por UMLE - Latino el 9/09/2008
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The Very Best (Vol. 2)
World music - Editado por UMLE - Latino el 25/02/1998
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The Greatest Salsa Ever
World music - Editado por UMLE - Latino el 20/05/2008
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Cantándole al Amor, Vol. 2
Salsa - Editado por flyMusic Producciones el 21/10/2023
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Serie Platino: Frankie Ruíz
World music - Editado por Machete Music el 1/01/1994
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Serie Top 10
World music - Editado por UMLE - Latino el 24/08/2004
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En Vivo Y... A Todo Color..!
World music - Editado por UMLE - Latino el 16/05/1990
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En Vivo...Y a Todo Color...!
América latina - Editado por Discos TRUS el 8/09/1988
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Feliz Navidad Con Salsa
Salsa - Editado por flyMusic Producciones el 16/12/2022
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Una Cara Bonita
World music - Editado por Combo Records el 24/04/1998
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Tu con el
Pop/Rock - Editado por UMG recordings, Inc. - Keyzit el 1/07/2022
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EL PAPA DE LA SALSA
Varios - Editado por FreeMusicDistrib el 27/10/2023
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Era dorada
América latina - Editado por Machete music this compilation 1994 UMG recordings - Keyzit el 22/07/2022
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Selfie
Frankie Ruíz, Industria Del Amor, Karametade
Alternativa & Indie - Editado por Dream Team Records el 3/04/2023
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