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Lucho Gatica

Chilean musician (1928-2018) · Chile · On the map · Musicians · Died at 90

Luis Enrique Gatica Silva, better known as Lucho Gatica was a Chilean-born Mexican bolero singer, film actor, and television host known as "the King of Bolero". He is widely considered one of the greatest and most influential exponents of the bolero and one of the most popular of all time worldwide.

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2018Died13 November 20182012Pablo Neruda Order of Artistic and Cultural MeritAward2007Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement AwardAward2005Fundamental musical figure of ChileAward2001International Latin Music Hall of FameAwardLatin Grammy Hall of FameAward1928Born11 August 1928

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Awards

Pablo Neruda Order of Artistic and Cultural Merit2012
Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award2007
Fundamental musical figure of Chile2005
International Latin Music Hall of Fame2001
Latin Grammy Hall of Fame2001
Star on Hollywood Walk of Fame

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It is estimated that Gatica released more than 90 recordings. He toured across the world, performing in Europe, the Middle East and Asia. He was the uncle of the record producer Humberto Gatica.

Country
Chile
Category
Musicians
Type
Singer / Musician
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1928 to 2018 · aged 90

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