Lalo Rodríguez
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Lalo Rodríguez | |
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 Lalo Rodríguez in 1981 | |
| Background information | |
| Born | May 16, 1958 Carolina, Puerto Rico, Puerto Rico |
| Genres | salsa |
| Occupation(s) | singer-songwriter, |
| Instrument(s) | Vocals |
| Years active | 1970s–present |
Ubaldo Rodríguez Santos (born May 16, 1958), known professionally as Lalo Rodriguez, is a Puerto Rican salsa singer and musician best known for his hit "Ven Devórame Otra Vez".
Career
In 1973, at only 16 years of age, he was the featured vocalist on Eddie Palmieri's Grammy-winning album "Sun Of Latin Music." A year later he sang on "Unfinished Masterpiece", also with Palmieri, who gave him his new first name. Rodríguez also worked with Machito and Tommy Olivencia's group. In 1980, he "went solo." Lalo has been compared to other famous salseros like Eddie Santiago, José Alberto, and Frankie Ruiz. Rodríguez is known for a charismatic stage presence and he often interacts with his audience in the tradition of the great Cheo Feliciano. In 1995, Lalo was brought back to the Copacabana of NY by Chino Rodríguez who became Lalo's manager for a short period. Chino Rodriguez also had Harvey Averne talk to Capital EMI Latin to re-record Lalo with the project "Nací Para Cantar" (Born to Sing) which although it was not promoted as well the CD still sold RIAA Gold. Harvey Averne was the producer who found Lalo for Eddie Palmieri and recorded him for the Coco Records label. Rodríguez was awarded "Tropical Song of the Year" at the Lo Nuestro Awards in 1989 for the hit, "Ven, devórame otra vez".
Personal life
Marriage and family
Lalo Rodríguez currently resides in Orlando, Florida with his wife Wanda Torres, whom he married in 1986. The couple have four children, one of whom was adopted in 2006.[1][2]
Legal issues
Rodríguez was arrested on March 20, 2011 and charged with domestic violence, accused of attempting to strangle his wife Wanda.[3][4] He posted $1,500 shortly afterwards, but was arrested again in May for possession of cocaine and violating his restraining order by contacting his wife.[5] In an interview with Primera Hora, Lalo Rodríguez recalled the events differently from what his wife had originally told the media, citing that he had accused her of infidelity and wanted a divorce.[6] Rodríguez was eventually released in July and placed on two years of probation and drug rehabilitation.[7]
Discography
Studio Albums
- 1973: Evolución
- 1976: Fireworks
- 1980: Simplemente... Lalo
- 1982: Una Voz Para Escuchar
- 1988: Un Nuevo Despertar
- 1990: Sexsacional
- 1991: ¡Plena-Mente, Lalo!
- 1992: Como Siempre Lalo
- 1994: Nací Para Cantar
- 1996: Estoy Aquí
Compilation Albums
- 1994: Oro Salsero: 20 Éxitos
- 1997: Colección: Mi Historia
- 2006: Pura Salsa
- 2008: The Greatest Salsa Ever
References
- ^ Regresa a Bellas Artes el salsero Lalo Rodríguez
- ^ Lalo Rodríguez ilusionado con el nuevo integrante a su familia
- ^ Esposa de cantante reveló su drama
- ^ El salsero puertorriqueño Ubaldo “Lalo” Rodríguez fue arrestado en el Condado de Orange, en el estado de Florida, por cargos de violencia doméstica.
- ^ Ahora libre, le canta a segunda oportunidad
- ^ Lalo Rodríguez dará su versión sobre su encarcelamiento por violencia doméstica
- ^ Ahora libre, le canta a segunda oportunidad
- "Charla con el salsero 'Lalo' Rodríguez a su paso por Cali". El País. May 17, 2017.
- "Lalo Rodríguez retorna a Puerto Rico con una vida transformada". La Opinión. January 26, 2013.
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