Hector Lavoe Movie
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We've been hearing this buzz over a year now. I think it would fine with Marc Anthony as the lead. My only hope is that they (movie makers) stay true to the music/his life and not the sensatinalized hollywood idea or diminish it with the supposed hollywood draw. Meaning big hollywood names does not necesarily mean good movies as we've seen in the past. I would love to see it in almost documentary form. 
I also read about this today. The working title is meant to be "Who Killed Hector Lavoe ?"
And it's also meant to star Mrs Marc Antony (J Lo).
But, reading an on-line biography, he died of Aids ? I read that he fell or was pushed off a balcony but that he survived. So, I'm confused
And it's also meant to star Mrs Marc Antony (J Lo).
But, reading an on-line biography, he died of Aids ? I read that he fell or was pushed off a balcony but that he survived. So, I'm confused
There's a biography of his life here :arrow: salsacentro.com/hectorlavoe.htm
DeeplyDippy said:I also read about this today. The working title is meant to be "Who Killed Hector Lavoe ?"
And it's also meant to star Mrs Marc Antony (J Lo).
But, reading an on-line biography, he died of Aids ? I read that he fell or was pushed off a balcony but that he survived. So, I'm confused
Both are true
He fell out of a building (apparently nobody knows quite what happened, but it was probably a suicide) in Puerto Rico after a concert in 1988, severly injuring himself, but surviving. He had been diagnosed with AIDS that same year, due to his drug use.
He died a few years later of AIDS.
While I have misgivings about the casting, I sincerely hope that this movie does justice to one of salsa's greatest soneros, who had a terrible life.
Me too, Clemente.clemente said:
borikenSalsero
Changui
Clemente, Love your Avatar!
BTW. It indeed was an attempt to take his life.
BTW. It indeed was an attempt to take his life.
Did anyone see the play in NYC "Quien Mato a Hector Lavoe"? It was a great play!! 98% of it was in Spanish.
Domingo Quinones played Hector Lavoe and did an AWESOME job at it! Kevin Ceballos was one of the background singers.
Domingo Quinones played Hector Lavoe and did an AWESOME job at it! Kevin Ceballos was one of the background singers.
Excellent
I'm just recently finding out about hector lavoe. This guy can sing. I did a search right here at salsa forums about super mario's music on his website and 2 of my favorite songs happened to be hector lavoe's. After that my friend gave me his fania legends cd's and i was very impressed with his voice and substance to his songs. You can feel the emotion he puts into his songs. Poor guy. Who killed hector lavoe indeed? I can't wait.
I'm just recently finding out about hector lavoe. This guy can sing. I did a search right here at salsa forums about super mario's music on his website and 2 of my favorite songs happened to be hector lavoe's. After that my friend gave me his fania legends cd's and i was very impressed with his voice and substance to his songs. You can feel the emotion he puts into his songs. Poor guy. Who killed hector lavoe indeed? I can't wait.
clemente said:
Not as in murder, but as in suicide. Boriken was saying that it was an attempt to take his own life.
In celebration of his birthday today:
The Triumph and Tragedy of Hector Lavoe
September 30,1946-June 29,1993
Excerpts taken from article compiled by: Eileen Torres
Salsamagazine.com
Hector Juan Perez was born September 30, 1946 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, one of eight children. Luis Perez who played guitar with local trios and orchestras gave musical instruction to son Hector. Luis later enrolled Hector in the Juan Morel Campos Music School. His father had dreams of Hector becoming a great saxophonist. Although Hector learned the fundamentals of Spanish music, he soon lost interest in the instrument. He felt he did not play well.
As a youngster, Hector spent much of his time at the radio listening to and singing along to jibaro (Puerto Rican folk style or country) music. Hector dreamed of becoming a singer. As a youngster, Hector's favorite singers were Chuito El de Bayamon. Odilio Gonzalez, and Daniel Santos whose voices and styles he imitated. Other singers that greatly influenced Hector were fellow Poncenos, Cheo Feliciano and Ismael Rivera, and the clear voiced Ismael Quintana.
Unknown to his father, Hector would hang out with local musicians. By the age of 14, Hector was earning money as a singer in a 10-piece band in Puerto Rico. Eighteen dollars a night was good pay in 1960 for a fourteen-year-old to earn doing something he loved. Against his father's wishes Hector arrived in New York on May 3, 1963 at the age of 17.
Shortly after his arrival, his boyhood friend, Roberto Garcia now living in New York, invited him to attend a rehearsal of a sextet that was forming. The vocalist was singing Tus Ojos. He wasn't doing a very good job so Hector suggested he try it another way. He sang the tune so the singer could make the necessary adjustments. The band immediately made Hector their lead singer. A local promoter took Hector Perez under his wing. He wanted Hector to become a star. Hector admired Felipe Rodriguez a famous singer of romantic ballads. Rodriguez was nicknamed La Voz (the voice). In that vein, the promoter christened Hector with the stage name Lavoe, a derivative of La Voz.
In the 60s, Hector spent much of his time touring the Latin music scene. He later met and worked for two weeks with the great Dominican bandleader, Johnny Pacheco. Pacheco introduced Hector to a young, up-and-coming bandleader named Willie Colon. Willie was playing Latin jazz and boogaloo. The established musicians of the time considered Willie a kid with a bad sound. Pacheco was getting ready to have Colon record his first album for the Fania label. Willie who was looking for a lead singer liked Hector's clear voice, impeccable enunciation and stylistic abilities. In addition, Hector had an enormous talent for improvisation. That introduction led to a very successful musical union--one that was nearly instantaneous.
This collaboration would produce signature songs such as “El Cantante”, a ten minute song written by Ruben Blades with its beautiful symphonic arrangement and "Mi Gente", which has been recorded a number of times by Hector and when one listens carefully, they discover lyrics in the soneo that are fitting for different occasions.
On June 29, 1993, Hector Lavoe, El Cantante de los Cantantes lost his battle with AIDS. The Salsa world mourned his death. Outside Saint Cecilia's church on East 106 Street, thousands of fans gathered and serenaded Lavoe's spirit with some of his most memorable hits. A multitude of people walked in procession to the cemetery only to be greeted by hundreds already there.
Hector Lavoe was truly a legend in his own time. He has been a great inspiration to many of today's young singers. To this day, there are still very few who can match his ability as a sonero. He set a standard to which others may aspire.
Hector's music is timeless and classic. It lives on and continues to gain popularity. His spirit lives within each of us whom he touched through his great talent and art. His spirit is as alive today as he was when he inhabited the earth. Thank you Hector, for the joy you brought and continue to bring to us. Our love for you has not diminished. You are as real to us in death as you were in life.
The Triumph and Tragedy of Hector Lavoe
September 30,1946-June 29,1993
Excerpts taken from article compiled by: Eileen Torres
Salsamagazine.com
Hector Juan Perez was born September 30, 1946 in Ponce, Puerto Rico, one of eight children. Luis Perez who played guitar with local trios and orchestras gave musical instruction to son Hector. Luis later enrolled Hector in the Juan Morel Campos Music School. His father had dreams of Hector becoming a great saxophonist. Although Hector learned the fundamentals of Spanish music, he soon lost interest in the instrument. He felt he did not play well.
As a youngster, Hector spent much of his time at the radio listening to and singing along to jibaro (Puerto Rican folk style or country) music. Hector dreamed of becoming a singer. As a youngster, Hector's favorite singers were Chuito El de Bayamon. Odilio Gonzalez, and Daniel Santos whose voices and styles he imitated. Other singers that greatly influenced Hector were fellow Poncenos, Cheo Feliciano and Ismael Rivera, and the clear voiced Ismael Quintana.
Unknown to his father, Hector would hang out with local musicians. By the age of 14, Hector was earning money as a singer in a 10-piece band in Puerto Rico. Eighteen dollars a night was good pay in 1960 for a fourteen-year-old to earn doing something he loved. Against his father's wishes Hector arrived in New York on May 3, 1963 at the age of 17.
Shortly after his arrival, his boyhood friend, Roberto Garcia now living in New York, invited him to attend a rehearsal of a sextet that was forming. The vocalist was singing Tus Ojos. He wasn't doing a very good job so Hector suggested he try it another way. He sang the tune so the singer could make the necessary adjustments. The band immediately made Hector their lead singer. A local promoter took Hector Perez under his wing. He wanted Hector to become a star. Hector admired Felipe Rodriguez a famous singer of romantic ballads. Rodriguez was nicknamed La Voz (the voice). In that vein, the promoter christened Hector with the stage name Lavoe, a derivative of La Voz.
In the 60s, Hector spent much of his time touring the Latin music scene. He later met and worked for two weeks with the great Dominican bandleader, Johnny Pacheco. Pacheco introduced Hector to a young, up-and-coming bandleader named Willie Colon. Willie was playing Latin jazz and boogaloo. The established musicians of the time considered Willie a kid with a bad sound. Pacheco was getting ready to have Colon record his first album for the Fania label. Willie who was looking for a lead singer liked Hector's clear voice, impeccable enunciation and stylistic abilities. In addition, Hector had an enormous talent for improvisation. That introduction led to a very successful musical union--one that was nearly instantaneous.
This collaboration would produce signature songs such as “El Cantante”, a ten minute song written by Ruben Blades with its beautiful symphonic arrangement and "Mi Gente", which has been recorded a number of times by Hector and when one listens carefully, they discover lyrics in the soneo that are fitting for different occasions.
On June 29, 1993, Hector Lavoe, El Cantante de los Cantantes lost his battle with AIDS. The Salsa world mourned his death. Outside Saint Cecilia's church on East 106 Street, thousands of fans gathered and serenaded Lavoe's spirit with some of his most memorable hits. A multitude of people walked in procession to the cemetery only to be greeted by hundreds already there.
Hector Lavoe was truly a legend in his own time. He has been a great inspiration to many of today's young singers. To this day, there are still very few who can match his ability as a sonero. He set a standard to which others may aspire.
Hector's music is timeless and classic. It lives on and continues to gain popularity. His spirit lives within each of us whom he touched through his great talent and art. His spirit is as alive today as he was when he inhabited the earth. Thank you Hector, for the joy you brought and continue to bring to us. Our love for you has not diminished. You are as real to us in death as you were in life.
Mark toooooo skinny lol
It should have been Benicio del Toro.
He is the spanish actor from the movie Traffic and many other great hits.
He has the hair and the perfect look for the role.
Mark better put some weight on. Dude is tooooooo skinny for Lavoe.
It should have been Benicio del Toro.
He is the spanish actor from the movie Traffic and many other great hits.
He has the hair and the perfect look for the role.
Mark better put some weight on. Dude is tooooooo skinny for Lavoe.
MacSalsero
Changui
Re: Mark toooooo skinny lol
i agree with you there
irmaxsalsa said:
i agree with you there
Just read a review that says J.Lo has done an excellent job in this film. She plays Lavoe's wife while Lavoe is played by Marc Anthony.
Hectro LaVoe La Pelicula...
Gente chequeen siempre en www.endi.com ahi encontraran en las versiones anteriores del periodico, todo lo relaccionado a la filmacion del rodaje de la pelicula estelarizada, por Marc y Jlo, la vida de el Cantante de los Cantantes....
los quiero de gratis
"Porque no puedo ser feliz?.. Si a cada instante en todo me brindo...
Y de mi vida lo mejor
Yo a ti te lo entregué...
Volví a quedarme otravéz sin nada
porque no puedo ser feliz?
si lo deseo con el alma....
Gente chequeen siempre en www.endi.com ahi encontraran en las versiones anteriores del periodico, todo lo relaccionado a la filmacion del rodaje de la pelicula estelarizada, por Marc y Jlo, la vida de el Cantante de los Cantantes....
los quiero de gratis
"Porque no puedo ser feliz?.. Si a cada instante en todo me brindo...
Y de mi vida lo mejor
Yo a ti te lo entregué...
Volví a quedarme otravéz sin nada
porque no puedo ser feliz?
si lo deseo con el alma....
Re: Mark toooooo skinny lol
YESSSSSSS.....!!!!!!
irmaxsalsa said:
YESSSSSSS.....!!!!!!
I didn't see the play in NYC, but I'm looking forward to this movie. I heard the couple put some of their own money up to make it.
The Play
The play in NYC was excellent. They have to bring it back.
Hopefully Marc will do Lavoe justice.
And hopefully Jennifer will stay humble and try not to upstage Marc with her usual cutey pie big butt crap.
I still say Benicio del Toro is the man for the part.
The play in NYC was excellent. They have to bring it back.
Hopefully Marc will do Lavoe justice.
And hopefully Jennifer will stay humble and try not to upstage Marc with her usual cutey pie big butt crap.
I still say Benicio del Toro is the man for the part.
borikenSalsero
Changui
Re: The Play
Del Toro can't sing. At least with Marc you know you get a "crack-head" look-a-like that can put just as much passion from his veins into the lyrics as Lavoe. I think Mac will do him great justice.
Marc might not be as good a sonero as Lavoe, but I wouldn't bet my house that Lavoe could jump in and out of any note that Marc can't parallel or surpass.
Give marc big 70s hair, a white suit, and some glasses and he is lavoe.
irmaxsalsa said:
Del Toro can't sing. At least with Marc you know you get a "crack-head" look-a-like that can put just as much passion from his veins into the lyrics as Lavoe. I think Mac will do him great justice.
Marc might not be as good a sonero as Lavoe, but I wouldn't bet my house that Lavoe could jump in and out of any note that Marc can't parallel or surpass.
Give marc big 70s hair, a white suit, and some glasses and he is lavoe.