After the well-known Mexican singer passed away at the age of 66, Latin Americans and U.S. Latinos began to lament the death of an icon, and the name Juan Gabriel started to trend on social media.
Juan Gabriel, a famous singer-songwriter better known by his stage name and born Alberto Aguilera Valadez, penned more than 1,800 songs and collaborated with 800 musicians to produce music in seven different languages.
He was a cultural figure throughout Latin America, but particularly in Mexico, where his songs contributed to the development of contemporary regional music there.
Juan Gabriel, whose concerts may last up to three hours, drove his audience to tears with songs about love, heartbreak, and romance.
What made Juan Gabriel famous?
Juan Gabriel became well-known after releasing his debut album in 1971.
Over the course of his 45-year career, he released 35 albums, and he won the hearts of numerous generations of admirers in Latin America, Spain, and the US.
His musical tastes were very diverse, ranging from mariachi to salsa to disco.
