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In 1971 Arroyo had his biggest opportunity of becoming a nationally known artist. He was discovered by Julio Ernesto Estrada, the bass player and singer of the band [[Fruko y sus Tesos]] and signed up with Colombian record label [[Discos Fuentes]].<ref>{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p29545|pure_url=yes}}|title=Biography: Joe Arroyo|last=Harris|first=Craig|publisher=[[All Media Guide|AMG]]|accessdate=18 May 2010}}</ref> He performed with the band for ten years until in 1981 when he began his solo career leading his band, named "La Verdad" ''(The truth)''. |
In 1971 Arroyo had his biggest opportunity of becoming a nationally known artist. He was discovered by Julio Ernesto Estrada, the bass player and singer of the band [[Fruko y sus Tesos]] and signed up with Colombian record label [[Discos Fuentes]].<ref>{{cite web|url={{Allmusic|class=artist|id=p29545|pure_url=yes}}|title=Biography: Joe Arroyo|last=Harris|first=Craig|publisher=[[All Media Guide|AMG]]|accessdate=18 May 2010}}</ref> He performed with the band for ten years until in 1981 when he began his solo career leading his band, named "La Verdad" ''(The truth)''. |
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Joe Arroyo became very successful by mixing [[salsa]], [[cumbia]], [[porro]], [[Soca music|soca]], kompa, zouk and other music from the African Diaspora in a unique style. Some of his most famous songs are ''Rebelión", "Tania", "El Ausente" and "En Barranquilla me Quedo''. |
Joe Arroyo became very successful by mixing [[Salsa music|salsa]], [[cumbia]], [[porro]], [[Soca music|soca]], kompa, zouk and other music from the African Diaspora in a unique style. Some of his most famous songs are ''Rebelión", "Tania", "El Ausente" and "En Barranquilla me Quedo''. |
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==Health issues and drug abuse== |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Alvaro José Arroyo |
| Also known as | El Joe |
| Born | 1 November 1955 Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia |
| Died | 26 July 2011 (aged 55) Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia |
| Genres | Joeson, Salsa, tropical, Cumbia |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter, record producer, musician, |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 1969–2011 |
| Labels | Discos Fuentes, Sony Music |
Álvaro José Arroyo González (also known as Joe Arroyo or El Joe; 1 November 1955 – 26 July 2011) was a Colombian salsa and tropical music singer, composer and songwriter. Considered one of the greatest performers of Caribbean music in his country.
Early life
Joe Arroyo was born in Cartagena. Born and raised in the neighborhood Nariño in Cartagena, Arroyo began his career at an early age, at the age of eight when he sang in brothels in Tesco, a red-light zone in his hometown. In the beginning he sang with groups like "Los Caporales del Magdalena", "Manuel Villanueva y su Orquesta", "La Protesta" and "Super Combo Los Diamantes", in 1971 he recorded with "La Promiscua".
Musical career
In 1971 Arroyo had his biggest opportunity of becoming a nationally known artist. He was discovered by Julio Ernesto Estrada, the bass player and singer of the band Fruko y sus Tesos and signed up with Colombian record label Discos Fuentes.[1] He performed with the band for ten years until in 1981 when he began his solo career leading his band, named "La Verdad" (The truth).
Joe Arroyo became very successful by mixing salsa, cumbia, porro, soca, kompa, zouk and other music from the African Diaspora in a unique style. Some of his most famous songs are Rebelión", "Tania", "El Ausente" and "En Barranquilla me Quedo.
Health issues and drug abuse
Joe Arroyo was forced to stay away from his performances many times due to his health problems. On more than one occasion, he was thought to be dead because of his abrupt absences from media attention. Joe Arroyo had to go through surgery because of problems with his eyes.
He was once seriously ill for about 3 months due to a problem with his thyroid even though many had attributed it to drug abuse, which the singer denied on the Rolling Stones Magazine, Argentina in january of 2004.
Death
Arroyo died at Barranquilla on July 26, 2011, after spending nearly a month in a Barranquilla hospital due to multiorgan failure. During his stay in the hospital his health deteriorated. The day before his death, doctors announced the singer was suffering from several organ failures including renal and heart failure and he was given his final sacrament by the local bishop. The singer died at 7:45 local time.[2]
Discography
With his group "La Verdad"
- 1981 – Arroyando
- 1981 - Con gusto y gana
- 1982 - El campeón"
- 1983 - Actuando
- 1984 - Hasta amanecé
- 1985 - Me le fugué a la candela
- 1986 – Musa Original
- 1987 – Echao Pa´lante
- 1988 - Fuego en mi mente
- 1989 – En Acción
- 1990 – El Supercongo // La guerra de los callados
- 1991 – Toque de Clase
- 1993 – Fuego
- 1994 – Sus Razones Tendrá
- 1995 - Mi libertad
- 1996 – Reinando en Vida
- 1997 – Deja Que Te Cante
- 1998 – Cruzando El Milenio
- 1999 – En Sol Mayor
- 2002 - Marcando terreno
- 2004 – Arroyo Peligroso
- 2004 - El Joe Live
- 2005 – Se Armó la Moña en Carnaval
- 2007 – El Súper Joe
Compilations
- 1990 – 15 grandes exitos
- 1990 - Echao pa'lante (Grandes éxitos)
- 1991 - 20 aniversario
- 1991 - La voz de Joe Arroyo
- 1994 - Antología musical
- 1995 – Lo Diferente
- 1995 - Súper éxitos del Joe. Vol.1 y vol.2
- 1997 - Álbum de oro
- 1997 - 30 pegaditas con el Joe
- 1997 - 25 aniversario
- 1998 – Aquí Estoy
- 1998 – El Sonero de América
- 1998 - Rey del carnaval
- 1999 – El Baile del Siglo, Disco 1
- 1999 – El Baile del Siglo, Disco 2
- 1999 - 20th aniversary
- 2000 - El Rey del Congo de Oro
- 2001 – Los Reyes del Trópico (Con Juan Carlos Coronell)
- 2001 – Rebelion
- 2002 – El Original, Disco 1
- 2002 – El Original, Disco 2
- 2002 - 32 Cañonazos (CD 1)
- 2002 - Los Magníficos de La Salsa
- 2002 – Sus Mejores Temas Tropicales
- 2003 – Grandes Exitos, Disco 1
- 2003 – Grandes Exitos, Disc 2
- 2003 – Lo Salsero de Joe
- 2005 - La Verdadera Historia del Joe
- 2006 - Gold
- 2007 - 20 originales
- 2008 - 10 de colección
References
- ^ Harris, Craig. "Biography: Joe Arroyo". AMG. Retrieved 18 May 2010.
- ^ "Colombian music legend Joe Arroyo dies at 55". Retrieved 26 July 2011.
External links
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