Summary
Willie Colón, a key figure in salsa music, died at age 75. He was known for his work as a trombonist and orchestra leader, with a career spanning nearly 60 years in which he released numerous influential songs.
Key Facts
- Willie Colón was a major influence in salsa music and known for playing the trombone.
- He started his music career as a child and shifted from the trumpet to the trombone.
- Colón's famous songs include "El Malo" and "Talento de Televisión."
- His career lasted nearly 60 years, and he sold over 30 million copies of his music.
- He was a part of the formation of the "New York Sound" in Latin music during the 1970s.
- Colón worked with well-known artists like Héctor Lavoe and Rubén Blades.
- He was born in South Bronx, New York, to Puerto Rican parents.
- Willie Colón passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, with no cause of death given.
