Luis Miguel
Luis Miguel | |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Luis Miguel Gallego Basteri |
| Also known as | El Sol de México, "Luismi", "Micky" |
| Born | 19 April 1970
(aged 56) San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| Origin | Puerto Rico |
| Genres | Latin pop, pop music, bolero, mariachi |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, record producer |
| Instruments | Vocal, piano |
| Years active | 1980 - present |
| Labels | EMI Latin (1981-1986) WEA Latina (1987-present) |
| Associated acts | Frank Sinatra Armando Manzanero Manuel Alejandro Sheena Easton |
| Website | Official website |
Luis Miguel Gallego Basteri (April 19, 1970) is a Mexican singer.[1][2] He is widely known only by the name Luis Miguel. He is often called "El Sol de México" (The Sun of Mexico) or simply "El Sol" (The Sun).[3][4][5]
Luis Miguel has won five Grammys and four Latin Grammys among other numerous awards.[6] He is considered as one of the top male pop vocalists in the world. At the age of fifteen, Luis Miguel received his first Grammy for his duet "Me Gustas Tal Como Eres" (I Like You Just The Way You Are) with Sheena Easton.[3] Luis Miguel is the only Latin artist to have two Spanish-language albums (Romance and Segundo Romance) go platinum in the USA. His album Luis Miguel got gold and platinum certifications in four countries, including the United States, within just three days of its release.[7] ±
Discography
Luis Miguel Media
Miguel performing at the 1985 Sanremo Festival
Luis Miguel in concert (2006)
Luis Miguel in Mexico City in 2006
Luis Miguel performing in 2012
Luis Miguel's star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
References
- ↑ Consulta CURP (in Spanish). Retrieved 2012-06-03.
- ↑ http://www.allmusic.com/artist/p40380
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 LUIS MIGUEL: Complices_WARNER MUSIC (in Spanish) (May 6, 2008)gaymagazine.cl. Retrieved September 27, 2011.
- ↑ Recinos, Eva. Remember this banger? The enduring charm of Luis Miguel’s 'Ahora Te Puedes Marchar' (in en-US). Los Angeles Times (2024-07-08). Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ↑ Buzz Briefs: Luis Miguel, Bon Jovi. CBS News. July 8, 2008. http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2008/07/08/entertainment/main4240526.shtml?source=RSSattr=Entertainment_4240526. Retrieved June 3, 2012.
- ↑ Artist Biography – Luis Miguel. Billboard Magazine. Retrieved 2021-01-23.
- ↑ Luis Miguel's Instagram pic with Taylor Swift sparks duet dreams by fans of the Mexican singer (in en). MARCA (2024-06-24). Retrieved 2024-09-17.
- ↑ 8.00 8.01 8.02 8.03 8.04 8.05 8.06 8.07 8.08 8.09 8.10 8.11 8.12 8.13 8.14 8.15 8.16 Artist Chart History: Luis Miguel (Albums). Billboard Magazine.[dead link]