Juan Gabriel passed away on August 28, 2016, just hours after performing a sold-out show in Los Angeles. His death caused a continent-wide mourning. Thousands lined up outside the Palace of Fine Arts in Mexico City to pay tribute.
Here is the story of one of the best-selling Latin music artists of all time. who is juan gabriel
Born in Michoacán and raised in Ciudad Juárez, he overcame a difficult childhood, including time spent in an orphanage where he was mentored by music director Juan Contreras. Juan Gabriel passed away on August 28, 2016,
Ask any Mexican: "Did you see Juan Gabriel live?" His concerts were legendary. He would stop the music to tell 10-minute stories, talk directly to the audience, cry, laugh, and rewrite the lyrics on the spot. His album (recorded at Mexico City’s most prestigious theater) is considered one of the greatest live albums in Latin music history. Here is the story of one of the
Juan Gabriel didn’t just sing; he wrote . He wrote over 1,500 songs. His genius was his ability to cross genres effortlessly: