Johnny Pacheco
Dominican musician (1935-2021) · Dominican Republic · On the map · Musicians · Died at 85
Juan Pablo Knipping Pacheco, known as Johnny Pacheco, was a Dominican musician, arranger, composer, bandleader, and record producer. Born in the Dominican Republic, Pacheco became a leading figure in the New York salsa scene in the 1960s and 1970s as the founder and musical director of Fania Records.
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Country
Dominican Republic
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1935 to 2021 · aged 85
Where to find them
The same award as Johnny
SimoneBoth received Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
José Luis RodríguezBoth received Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Miguel RíosBoth received Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Gato BarbieriBoth received Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Armando ManzaneroBoth received Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award
Antonio AguilarBoth received Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award