Gustavo Cerati
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Gustavo Adrián Cerati Clark (born August 11, 1959) is an Argentine rock
musician, singer-songwriter, composer and record producer. He was the frontman, lead vocalist, lead guitarist and lead songwriter of the Argentine rock band Soda Stereo
, one of the most influential bands of latin rock music. In the early 90s, with Amor Amarillo
, he pursued a solo career. His work both as a solo artist and with Soda Stereo positioned him as one of the most influential rock musicians of Latin America. He is currently in a coma after suffering a stroke on May 15, 2010.
Business for sports (I practiced swimming and athletics) won second place in a contest of the magazine Billiken, after running the 100 meters in intercollegiate competition. One of the key activities performed during those early years was to lead the school choir Instituto San Roque, where he later had to comply with a suspension burp during a celebration of Mass (He could return to office after winning a prize singing at the Coliseum, and donate to the institution.)
As a teenager worked as a sales representative for Laboratory Boehringer Argentina, in mid-1981. Then years later he led the Argentine military.
His early musical influences were bands like The Police
(who offers a tribute to the song Bring On The Night, where he sings and plays bass, with Andy Summers
on guitar and Vinnie Colaiuta
on drums), Queen
(recorded a cover of Some Day One Day with Soda Stereo) and The Cure
. Also David Bowie
, Brian May
of Queen and Ritchie Blackmore
of Deep Purple
.
In high school he formed the groups with which he won a Christmas song competition on Channel 9. He then formed two bands simultaneously, "Savage", rock and blues, and "strong voice" of fusion music. Savage was also formed by two singers English and used a cabaret act in front of Centennial Park. He also formed a trio called "Trike"
In 1982 he established a close relationship and friendship with Héctor "Zeta" Bosio
, which was to prove decisive in the future of both. They knew before they were partners in the career of advertising at the University of Salvador, [2] but only deepened their friendship deep relationship in the summer of 1982 in Punta del Este, where they decided to return to Buenos Aires and form Soda Stereo
. Zeta and Gustavo shared the same tastes and musical dreams and began a search for integrating a punk rock group inspired by The Police (which was introduced in Argentina that year), with their own songs in Spanish. In that search, pre-integrated Soda Morgan band together, then the Stress group (along with Charlie Amato and drummer Pablo Guadalupe) and Erekto Project (with Andres Calamaro) [7].
Finally, the two musicians began to plan the formation of a band that would play songs. At that time know Charly Alberti
who formed the trio The Stereotypes. [8] After a brief period in which various configurations tested, including at times musicians like Daniel Melero Richard Coleman and others, ended up preferring the form of trio and changed the name Soda Stereo.
The final line was: Gustavo Cerati (vocals, guitar), Zeta Bosio (bass, vocals) and Charly Alberti (drums).
From the beginning the group took to build his own image, aided by Alfredo Lois (college roommate) took care of the aesthetic details, makeup, hairstyles, and later, the top of the first albums and staging recitals. [8] The first concerts were in July 1983 at the disco Airport and Stud Free Pub Since then toured the circuit of pubs, with an obligatory stop at the Cafe Einstein and Zero, which by then represented the center of the scene less commercial of the moment, where bands played as High and Virus.
Along with Soda Stereo Gustavo Cerati recorded seven studio albums: Soda Stereo
(1984), Nada Personal
(1985), Signos
(1986), Doble Vida
(1988), Canción Animal
(1990), Dynamo (1992), Sueño Stereo
(1995).
. These albums are:
Cerati's solo albums since the breakup of Soda Stereo are:
Cerati is known for his lead and rhythm guitar talents and for his ability to play intricate lead solos on guitar while singing in key. In his album Ahí vamos his guitar playing is featured prominently as opposed to the heavy use of electronic samplers as in Bocanada. Ahí Vamos was certified platinum in Argentina in only one day.
Cerati has several electronic music alter egos as well, namely Plan V, Ocio and Roken. He has produced albums for other artists, most notably Sueños en Tránsito
for Nicole and Mar for Leo García as well as for the band Friccion. He is a contributing artist on several albums for artists such as Caifanes
, Los Calzones, and Shakira
.
Despite stating that the Grammys do not matter to him, he attended the Latin Grammys ceremony on November 2, 2006 where he won for Best Rock Album and Best Rock Song.
On March 10, 2007 Cerati played a free concert in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The show was held in a popular square and main streets were closed. The concert was the closure of the Summer Programme of the city government. The government estimated that between 150,000 and 200,000 people attended.
On July 7, 2007 he performed at Live Earth
with Shakira
in Germany.
Gustavo Cerati won Best Rock Album for Fuerza Natural
and Best Rock Song for Deja Vu during the 2010 Latin Grammy Awards.
an model Cecilia Amenábar
from 1992 until 2002. They had two children: Lisa and Benito. Amenábar contributed vocals and double bass to Cerati's first solo album, Amor Amarillo.
due to a decompensation
after his performance in Caracas
, Venezuela
. He was hospitalized in Centro Médico La Trinidad in Caracas under medical surveillance. Three days later, according to the Venezuelan media, Cerati underwent surgery to relieve pressure on his brain due to the ischemic stroke he suffered.
On June 7, 2010, Cerati was finally transferred to Argentina and hospitalized in the FLENI Neurological Institute in Buenos Aires. Doctors there began treatment with antibiotics due to a respiratory tract infection. The following day, doctors reported extensive brain damage due to the stroke, according to the Agence France-Presse
. Cerati currently remains in a coma.
While performing at Rock in Rio
Madrid on June 5, 2010, Colombian singer Shakira
, a close friend of Cerati, debuted a new song, the title track from her upcoming Spanish album "Sale el Sol" (The Sun Comes Out), dedicated to Gustavo Cerati. The song states that the sun will rise even after the storm and that there is light at the end of the tunnel.
A month after the stroke, Claudio E. Pensa M.D., medical director of the FLENI Neurological Institute, issued a statement to the press stating that Cerati's medical condition remained unchanged and that he would only provide new information if changes were to occur.
Viejas Locas singer Cristian “Pity” Alvarez
, during a performance in Cordoba on June 20, 2010, claimed that Cerati was already dead, but his decease was withheld due to financial issues. On June 21, Álvarez and the rest of Viejas Locas issued a statement expressing their wishes for Cerati's full recovery.
On Cerati's official webpage his family issued two statements, with the first on June 20, 2010 thanking and acknowledging the medical staff in Venezuela for their work, as well as the efforts of the personnel of Evenpro and Cerati's roadies and musicians. On June 27, 2010 the family's second statement was released, which affirmed that Cerati is receiving good medical care and asked fans to disregard any malicious rumors related to his health.
On December 2, 2010 a statement was issued by ALCLA Clinic's medical director stating that, neurologically, Cerati is reacting to thermal stimuli.
The Irish rock band U2
remembered Gustavo Cerati in one of their concerts in La Plata
, Argentina, on March 2011 during the intro of their song "Moment of Surrender". Bono
said "We would like you to think about Gustavo Cerati. We send him our love and respect, and he will hear our voices tonight", earning a standing ovation from 60,000 fans at the Único Stadium.
he released seven studio albums and three live albums.
Rock music
Rock music is a genre of popular music that developed during and after the 1960s, particularly in the United Kingdom and the United States. It has its roots in 1940s and 1950s rock and roll, itself heavily influenced by rhythm and blues and country music...
musician, singer-songwriter, composer and record producer. He was the frontman, lead vocalist, lead guitarist and lead songwriter of the Argentine rock band Soda Stereo
Soda Stereo
Soda Stereo were an Argentine rock band who are recognized as one of the most influential and important Latin American and Ibero-American bands of all time...
, one of the most influential bands of latin rock music. In the early 90s, with Amor Amarillo
Amor Amarillo
Amor Amarillo is the first solo album by the Argentine rock musician Gustavo Cerati, as a side-project, while he was still active in Soda Stereo, his ex-band.-Track listing:...
, he pursued a solo career. His work both as a solo artist and with Soda Stereo positioned him as one of the most influential rock musicians of Latin America. He is currently in a coma after suffering a stroke on May 15, 2010.
Early life
He was born on August 11, 1959 in Buenos Aires, capital of Argentina. He was involved musically since childhood. His first musical foray was in a group of broomsticks formed in grammar school. As a student he was seen intermittently, every year wearing a newsletter with 24 or 25 warnings. Besides music, he had other hobbies: drawing, creating comic book characters such as "super-brain" (like Superman, but with the peculiarity that the kryptonite was not anything, just the mediums came to disturb him, unable to feel).Business for sports (I practiced swimming and athletics) won second place in a contest of the magazine Billiken, after running the 100 meters in intercollegiate competition. One of the key activities performed during those early years was to lead the school choir Instituto San Roque, where he later had to comply with a suspension burp during a celebration of Mass (He could return to office after winning a prize singing at the Coliseum, and donate to the institution.)
As a teenager worked as a sales representative for Laboratory Boehringer Argentina, in mid-1981. Then years later he led the Argentine military.
His early musical influences were bands like The Police
The Police
The Police were an English rock band formed in London in 1977. For the vast majority of their history, the band consisted of Sting , Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland...
(who offers a tribute to the song Bring On The Night, where he sings and plays bass, with Andy Summers
Andy Summers
Andy Summers is an English guitarist born in Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, England. Best known as the guitarist for rock band The Police, he has also recorded twelve solo albums, collaborated with many other artists, toured extensively under his own name, published several books, and composed...
on guitar and Vinnie Colaiuta
Vinnie Colaiuta
Vincent Colaiuta is an American drummer based in Los Angeles. Originally from Republic, Pennsylvania, he began playing drums as a child and received his first full drum kit from his parents at the age of 14...
on drums), Queen
Queen (band)
Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury , Brian May , John Deacon , and Roger Taylor...
(recorded a cover of Some Day One Day with Soda Stereo) and The Cure
The Cure
The Cure are an English rock band formed in Crawley, West Sussex in 1976. The band has experienced several line-up changes, with frontman, vocalist, guitarist and principal songwriter Robert Smith being the only constant member...
. Also David Bowie
David Bowie
David Bowie is an English musician, actor, record producer and arranger. A major figure for over four decades in the world of popular music, Bowie is widely regarded as an innovator, particularly for his work in the 1970s...
, Brian May
Brian May
Brian Harold May, CBE is an English musician and astrophysicist most widely known as the guitarist and a songwriter of the rock band Queen...
of Queen and Ritchie Blackmore
Ritchie Blackmore
Richard Hugh "Ritchie" Blackmore is an English guitarist and songwriter, who was known as one of the first guitarists to fuse Classical music elements with rock. He fronted his own band Rainbow after leaving Deep Purple where he was unhappy because his favourite musical style wasn't adequately...
of Deep Purple
Deep Purple
Deep Purple are an English rock band formed in Hertford in 1968. Along with Led Zeppelin and Black Sabbath, they are considered to be among the pioneers of heavy metal and modern hard rock, although some band members believe that their music cannot be categorised as belonging to any one genre...
.
In high school he formed the groups with which he won a Christmas song competition on Channel 9. He then formed two bands simultaneously, "Savage", rock and blues, and "strong voice" of fusion music. Savage was also formed by two singers English and used a cabaret act in front of Centennial Park. He also formed a trio called "Trike"
Soda Stereo
Main article: Soda StereoSoda Stereo
Soda Stereo were an Argentine rock band who are recognized as one of the most influential and important Latin American and Ibero-American bands of all time...
In 1982 he established a close relationship and friendship with Héctor "Zeta" Bosio
Zeta Bosio
Héctor Pedro Juan Bosio Bertolotti better known by his stage name Zeta Bosio, is an Argentine rock musician, record producer and DJ, better known as the bassist and backing vocalist of the influential Argentine rock band Soda Stereo...
, which was to prove decisive in the future of both. They knew before they were partners in the career of advertising at the University of Salvador, [2] but only deepened their friendship deep relationship in the summer of 1982 in Punta del Este, where they decided to return to Buenos Aires and form Soda Stereo
Soda Stereo
Soda Stereo were an Argentine rock band who are recognized as one of the most influential and important Latin American and Ibero-American bands of all time...
. Zeta and Gustavo shared the same tastes and musical dreams and began a search for integrating a punk rock group inspired by The Police (which was introduced in Argentina that year), with their own songs in Spanish. In that search, pre-integrated Soda Morgan band together, then the Stress group (along with Charlie Amato and drummer Pablo Guadalupe) and Erekto Project (with Andres Calamaro) [7].
Finally, the two musicians began to plan the formation of a band that would play songs. At that time know Charly Alberti
Charly Alberti
Carlos Alberto Ficicchia Gigliotti , known by his stage name Charly Alberti, is an Argentine rock musician, better recognized as the drummer of the influential argentine rock band Soda Stereo. Because of this, he is considered one of the most important musicians of latin and Spanish rock...
who formed the trio The Stereotypes. [8] After a brief period in which various configurations tested, including at times musicians like Daniel Melero Richard Coleman and others, ended up preferring the form of trio and changed the name Soda Stereo.
The final line was: Gustavo Cerati (vocals, guitar), Zeta Bosio (bass, vocals) and Charly Alberti (drums).
From the beginning the group took to build his own image, aided by Alfredo Lois (college roommate) took care of the aesthetic details, makeup, hairstyles, and later, the top of the first albums and staging recitals. [8] The first concerts were in July 1983 at the disco Airport and Stud Free Pub Since then toured the circuit of pubs, with an obligatory stop at the Cafe Einstein and Zero, which by then represented the center of the scene less commercial of the moment, where bands played as High and Virus.
Along with Soda Stereo Gustavo Cerati recorded seven studio albums: Soda Stereo
Soda Stereo (album)
Soda Stereo is the debut album recorded by Argentine rock band Soda Stereo and released in 1984. It was remastered in 2007 at Sterling Sound Studios in New York.-Track listing:...
(1984), Nada Personal
Nada Personal (album)
Nada personal is the second album recorded by Argentine rock band Soda Stereo, and released in 1985...
(1985), Signos
Signos
Signos is the third studio album recorded by Argentine rock band Soda Stereo, and released in 1986. It was remastered in 2007 at Sterling Sound Studios in New York.-Track listing:...
(1986), Doble Vida
Doble Vida
Doble Vida is the fourth album recorded by Argentine rock band Soda Stereo and was released in 1988. It was remastered in 2007 at Sterling Sound Studios in New York.-Track listing:...
(1988), Canción Animal
Canción Animal
Canción Animal is the seventh album released by the Argentine rock band Soda Stereo, released in December, 1990...
(1990), Dynamo (1992), Sueño Stereo
Sueño Stereo
Sueño Stereo is the final studio album recorded by Argentine rock band Soda Stereo. It was released by Sony BMG in 1995...
(1995).
Solo career
Cerati recorded two solo albums while playing with Soda StereoSoda Stereo
Soda Stereo were an Argentine rock band who are recognized as one of the most influential and important Latin American and Ibero-American bands of all time...
. These albums are:
- Colores SantosColores SantosColores Santos is an album released by Argentine musicians Gustavo Cerati and Daniel Melero under the name Cerati/Melero in 1992. The album was recorded and released previously to Soda Stereo's album Dynamo -which would be the last featuring Melero working with Soda-, at the peak of the band's...
(1991) A project with Daniel Melero. Notable songs from the álbum include "Vuelta por el Universo", "Tu Medicina" and "Colores Santos".
- Amor AmarilloAmor AmarilloAmor Amarillo is the first solo album by the Argentine rock musician Gustavo Cerati, as a side-project, while he was still active in Soda Stereo, his ex-band.-Track listing:...
(1994) Cerati’s very first solo album which included Hector (Zeta) Bosio, ex-bass player for Soda Stereo, contributing bass on the song "Amor Amarillo" ("Yellow Love"). Notable singles from the album include "Lisa", "Te llevo para que me lleves", "Pulsar" and "Bajan".
Cerati's solo albums since the breakup of Soda Stereo are:
- BocanadaBocanadaBocanada is the heavily electronic second solo album by Argentine rock musician Gustavo Cerati. This is Cerati's first album release after the breakup of Soda Stereo, although he had been working with Plan V and Ocio, two bands oriented towards electronica. Raíz was the album's first cut played in...
(1999) Considered his first official solo album, Bocanada is marked by heavy use of electronic samples and beats. Some outstanding songs from this album include "Engaña", "Río Babel", "Bocanada", "Puente" and "Paseo Inmoral". During an interview, Cerati said that he would like to name this album "Cerati Iluminado" in regards of the lyrics and music they arranged for the records.
- +Bien+Bien+Bien is the eponymous soundtrack for the Argentine-produced film released in 2001. All 11 tracks were composed by Gustavo Cerati for the movie. Cerati also acted in the movie.-Track listing:...
(2001) Soundtrack of the movie of the same name, directed by Eduardo Capilla, in which he also stars and makes his acting debut. Another soundtrack he produced was for the movie "Solo Por Hoy".
- 11 Episodios Sinfónicos11 Episodios Sinfónicos11 Episodios Sinfónicos is a live album recorded by Gustavo Cerati at the Teatro Avenida of Buenos Aires on August 2001. Following the footsteps of other important artists, Cerati rearranged eleven tracks from his former band Soda Stereo as well as singles from his solo albums into symphonic...
(2001) A live recording of Cerati singing with a classic orchestra performing some of the most popular songs from his own catalog and that of Soda Stereo.
- Siempre es HoySiempre es HoySiempre es Hoy is the third album by the Argentine rock musician Gustavo Cerati.The album was advertised as "Cerati´s Rock Album", however, it has a more of an electronic style than rock...
(2002) The third non-instrumental album of his solo career, it marks a new perspective for his music and sound. Some highlights include "Karaoke", "Cosas Imposibles" and "Artefacto".
- Siempre es Hoy / Reversiones (2003) A compilation of remixes from the album "Siempre es hoy" performed by several artists of the ambient electronicaElectronic musicElectronic music is music that employs electronic musical instruments and electronic music technology in its production. In general a distinction can be made between sound produced using electromechanical means and that produced using electronic technology. Examples of electromechanical sound...
around the world.
- Ahí vamosAhí vamosAhí Vamos is a 2006 studio album by Argentine rock musician Gustavo Cerati. The album met with both positive reviews by critics and popularity, especially in Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Mexico. The first single released from the album was "Crimen", which received airplay starting in April 2006...
(2006) Probably his most rock-oriented album to date, Ahí vamos is an album that combines Cerati's guitar roots and a melodic style. It includes songs such as "Un lago en el cielo", "CrimenCrimen (song)"Crimen" is a song and single of the Argentine rock musician Gustavo Cerati, written by himself. Is one of the most popular and classic songs from his solo career and one of his massive hits. The subject was released on the album Ahí vamos, in 2006, as song # 12...
", "La excepcion", "Uno entre mil", "Adios", "Me quedo aqui" and "Medium". Hector Castillo and Tweety GonzalezTweety GonzálezFabián A. González Amado , know with his stage name Tweety González, is an Argentine musician and record producer. He is best known for his work as collaborator keyboardist for the Argentine rock band Soda Stereo....
were responsible for the sound engineering of the album.
- Fuerza NaturalFuerza NaturalFuerza natural is the fifth album by Gustavo Cerati on stage as soloist, released on 1 September 2009. The album features a folk sound with acoustic guitars and presence of mandolins. The first cut of the album was Déjà vu. This album was certificated gold in Argentina for 40,000 copies sold on...
(2009) Released on September 1, 2009, the album is Cerati’s fifth solo album and features a folk sound with acoustic guitars and presence of mandolins. The first single from the album was "Déjà vu". It also includes songs such as "Fuerza Natural", "Rapto", "Magia".
Cerati is known for his lead and rhythm guitar talents and for his ability to play intricate lead solos on guitar while singing in key. In his album Ahí vamos his guitar playing is featured prominently as opposed to the heavy use of electronic samplers as in Bocanada. Ahí Vamos was certified platinum in Argentina in only one day.
Cerati has several electronic music alter egos as well, namely Plan V, Ocio and Roken. He has produced albums for other artists, most notably Sueños en Tránsito
Sueños en tránsito
Sueños en tránsito is the third album by Chilean singer Nicole. It was released in June, 1997.- Track listing :# "Cielos" - 4:21# "Despiertame" - 4:00# "Noche" - 2:28# "Todo Lo Que Quiero" - 3:09# "Sirenas" - 5:00...
for Nicole and Mar for Leo García as well as for the band Friccion. He is a contributing artist on several albums for artists such as Caifanes
Caifanes
Caifanes is a Spanish-language rock band from Mexico City formed in 1987. They achieved fame throughout the late 80’s and early 90’s. The original lineup consisted of Saúl Hernández , Sabo Romo , Alfonso André and Diego Herrera . Argentine guitarist Alejandro Marcovich joined in 1989...
, Los Calzones, and Shakira
Shakira
Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll , known professionally as Shakira , is a Colombian singer who emerged in the music scene of Colombia and Latin America in the early 1990s...
.
Despite stating that the Grammys do not matter to him, he attended the Latin Grammys ceremony on November 2, 2006 where he won for Best Rock Album and Best Rock Song.
On March 10, 2007 Cerati played a free concert in Buenos Aires, Argentina. The show was held in a popular square and main streets were closed. The concert was the closure of the Summer Programme of the city government. The government estimated that between 150,000 and 200,000 people attended.
On July 7, 2007 he performed at Live Earth
Live Earth
-Background:Founded by Emmy-winning producer Kevin Wall, in partnership with former U.S. Vice President Al Gore, Live Earth was built upon the belief that entertainment has the power to transcend social and cultural barriers to move the world community to action...
with Shakira
Shakira
Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll , known professionally as Shakira , is a Colombian singer who emerged in the music scene of Colombia and Latin America in the early 1990s...
in Germany.
Fuerza Natural
Fuerza natural is the fifth album by Gustavo Cerati on stage as soloist, released on 1 September 2009. The album features a folk sound with acoustic guitars and presence of mandolins. The first cut of the album was Déjà vu. This album was certificated gold in Argentina for 40,000 copies sold on...
and Best Rock Song for Deja Vu during the 2010 Latin Grammy Awards.
Personal life
Cerati was married to ChileChile
Chile ,officially the Republic of Chile , is a country in South America occupying a long, narrow coastal strip between the Andes mountains to the east and the Pacific Ocean to the west. It borders Peru to the north, Bolivia to the northeast, Argentina to the east, and the Drake Passage in the far...
an model Cecilia Amenábar
Cecilia Amenábar
María Cecilia Amenábar Granella is a Chilean actress, model and artist.After a successful career in modeling, Amenábar along model Daniela Benavente, hosted Revolver, a cultural television program for TVN...
from 1992 until 2002. They had two children: Lisa and Benito. Amenábar contributed vocals and double bass to Cerati's first solo album, Amor Amarillo.
Stroke
On May 15, 2010, Cerati suffered a strokeStroke
A stroke, previously known medically as a cerebrovascular accident , is the rapidly developing loss of brain function due to disturbance in the blood supply to the brain. This can be due to ischemia caused by blockage , or a hemorrhage...
due to a decompensation
Decompensation
In medicine, decompensation is the functional deterioration of a previously working structure or system. Decompensation may occur due to fatigue, stress, illness, or old age. When a system is "compensated," it is able to function despite stressors or defects. Decompensation describes an inability...
after his performance in Caracas
Caracas
Caracas , officially Santiago de León de Caracas, is the capital and largest city of Venezuela; natives or residents are known as Caraquenians in English . It is located in the northern part of the country, following the contours of the narrow Caracas Valley on the Venezuelan coastal mountain range...
, Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
. He was hospitalized in Centro Médico La Trinidad in Caracas under medical surveillance. Three days later, according to the Venezuelan media, Cerati underwent surgery to relieve pressure on his brain due to the ischemic stroke he suffered.
On June 7, 2010, Cerati was finally transferred to Argentina and hospitalized in the FLENI Neurological Institute in Buenos Aires. Doctors there began treatment with antibiotics due to a respiratory tract infection. The following day, doctors reported extensive brain damage due to the stroke, according to the Agence France-Presse
Agence France-Presse
Agence France-Presse is a French news agency, the oldest one in the world, and one of the three largest with Associated Press and Reuters. It is also the largest French news agency. Currently, its CEO is Emmanuel Hoog and its news director Philippe Massonnet...
. Cerati currently remains in a coma.
While performing at Rock in Rio
Rock in Rio
Rock in Rio is a series of music festivals held in three cities: Rio de Janeiro in Brazil, Lisbon in Portugal and Madrid in Spain.Four incarnations of the festival were in Rio de Janeiro, in 1985, 1991, 2001 and 2011, four in Lisbon, in 2004, 2006, 2008 and 2010, and two in Madrid in 2008 and 2010....
Madrid on June 5, 2010, Colombian singer Shakira
Shakira
Shakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll , known professionally as Shakira , is a Colombian singer who emerged in the music scene of Colombia and Latin America in the early 1990s...
, a close friend of Cerati, debuted a new song, the title track from her upcoming Spanish album "Sale el Sol" (The Sun Comes Out), dedicated to Gustavo Cerati. The song states that the sun will rise even after the storm and that there is light at the end of the tunnel.
A month after the stroke, Claudio E. Pensa M.D., medical director of the FLENI Neurological Institute, issued a statement to the press stating that Cerati's medical condition remained unchanged and that he would only provide new information if changes were to occur.
Viejas Locas singer Cristian “Pity” Alvarez
Cristian Álvarez (musician)
Cristian Pity Álvarez is an Argentine rock musician born June 28 in 1972 in Buenos Aires, Argentina. He was raised at the Piedrabuena Complex, western part of the city....
, during a performance in Cordoba on June 20, 2010, claimed that Cerati was already dead, but his decease was withheld due to financial issues. On June 21, Álvarez and the rest of Viejas Locas issued a statement expressing their wishes for Cerati's full recovery.
On Cerati's official webpage his family issued two statements, with the first on June 20, 2010 thanking and acknowledging the medical staff in Venezuela for their work, as well as the efforts of the personnel of Evenpro and Cerati's roadies and musicians. On June 27, 2010 the family's second statement was released, which affirmed that Cerati is receiving good medical care and asked fans to disregard any malicious rumors related to his health.
On December 2, 2010 a statement was issued by ALCLA Clinic's medical director stating that, neurologically, Cerati is reacting to thermal stimuli.
The Irish rock band U2
U2
U2 are an Irish rock band from Dublin. Formed in 1976, the group consists of Bono , The Edge , Adam Clayton , and Larry Mullen, Jr. . U2's early sound was rooted in post-punk but eventually grew to incorporate influences from many genres of popular music...
remembered Gustavo Cerati in one of their concerts in La Plata
La Plata
La Plata is the capital city of the Province of Buenos Aires, Argentina, and of La Plata partido. According to the , the city proper has a population of 574,369 and its metropolitan area has 694,253 inhabitants....
, Argentina, on March 2011 during the intro of their song "Moment of Surrender". Bono
Bono
Paul David Hewson , most commonly known by his stage name Bono , is an Irish singer, musician, and humanitarian best known for being the main vocalist of the Dublin-based rock band U2. Bono was born and raised in Dublin, Ireland, and attended Mount Temple Comprehensive School where he met his...
said "We would like you to think about Gustavo Cerati. We send him our love and respect, and he will hear our voices tonight", earning a standing ovation from 60,000 fans at the Único Stadium.
Guitars
Gustavo has an extensive collection of guitars. The guitar he uses most is the PRS Custom Multifoil, which he has used for more than 20 years and is his characteristic guitar, but unlike other musicians that only use one or just a few guitars, he uses several, varying them depending on the song that he's playing in order to achieve the right sound. The guitars he most uses are:- PRS Custom MultifoilPRS GuitarsPRS Guitars is an American guitar manufacturer headquartered in Stevensville, Maryland. PRS Guitars was founded by guitarist and luthier Paul Reed Smith in 1985. The company is one of the leading manufacturers of high-end electric guitars.-Materials:...
- G&L Legacy HB, Black finish
- Gibson ES-335, Cherry finishGibson ES-335The Gibson ES-335 is the world's first commercial thinline arched-top semi-acoustic electric guitar. Released by the Gibson Guitar Corporation as part of its ES series in 1958, it is neither hollow nor solid; instead, a solid wood block runs through the center of its body...
- Fender Telecaster, Cherry finishFender TelecasterThe Fender Telecaster, colloquially known as the Tele , is typically a dual-pickup, solid-body electric guitar made by Fender.Its simple yet effective design and revolutionary sound broke ground and set trends in electric guitar manufacturing and popular music...
- G&L ASAT Classic, Cherry finish
- Jackson Soloist, Blue finishJackson SoloistThe Jackson Soloist is an electric guitar model by Jackson Guitars officially produced since 1984 . Jackson was essentially the pioneer of the "Superstrat" design...
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Discography
Gustavo Cerati has released five solo albums and with Soda StereoSoda Stereo
Soda Stereo were an Argentine rock band who are recognized as one of the most influential and important Latin American and Ibero-American bands of all time...
he released seven studio albums and three live albums.
Solo releases
- Amor AmarilloAmor AmarilloAmor Amarillo is the first solo album by the Argentine rock musician Gustavo Cerati, as a side-project, while he was still active in Soda Stereo, his ex-band.-Track listing:...
(1993) - BocanadaBocanadaBocanada is the heavily electronic second solo album by Argentine rock musician Gustavo Cerati. This is Cerati's first album release after the breakup of Soda Stereo, although he had been working with Plan V and Ocio, two bands oriented towards electronica. Raíz was the album's first cut played in...
(1999) - Siempre es HoySiempre es HoySiempre es Hoy is the third album by the Argentine rock musician Gustavo Cerati.The album was advertised as "Cerati´s Rock Album", however, it has a more of an electronic style than rock...
(2002) - Ahí vamosAhí vamosAhí Vamos is a 2006 studio album by Argentine rock musician Gustavo Cerati. The album met with both positive reviews by critics and popularity, especially in Argentina, Chile, Colombia and Mexico. The first single released from the album was "Crimen", which received airplay starting in April 2006...
(2006) - Fuerza NaturalFuerza NaturalFuerza natural is the fifth album by Gustavo Cerati on stage as soloist, released on 1 September 2009. The album features a folk sound with acoustic guitars and presence of mandolins. The first cut of the album was Déjà vu. This album was certificated gold in Argentina for 40,000 copies sold on...
(2009)
Soda Stereo
- Soda StereoSoda Stereo (album)Soda Stereo is the debut album recorded by Argentine rock band Soda Stereo and released in 1984. It was remastered in 2007 at Sterling Sound Studios in New York.-Track listing:...
(1984) - Nada PersonalNada Personal (album)Nada personal is the second album recorded by Argentine rock band Soda Stereo, and released in 1985...
(1985) - SignosSignosSignos is the third studio album recorded by Argentine rock band Soda Stereo, and released in 1986. It was remastered in 2007 at Sterling Sound Studios in New York.-Track listing:...
(1986) - Doble VidaDoble VidaDoble Vida is the fourth album recorded by Argentine rock band Soda Stereo and was released in 1988. It was remastered in 2007 at Sterling Sound Studios in New York.-Track listing:...
(1988) - LanguisLanguis (album)Languis is the first EP released by Argentine rock band Soda Stereo. It was their sixth record overall and was released in 1989. It featured one new song, "Mundo de Quimeras", recorded in a "Latin rock" style, reminiscent of Carlos Santana The album also contained remixes of three songs available...
(1989) - Canción AnimalCanción AnimalCanción Animal is the seventh album released by the Argentine rock band Soda Stereo, released in December, 1990...
(1990) - Rex MixRex MixRex Mix is an EP Remix recorded by Argentine rock band Soda Stereo. It was their second effort EP and was released by Sony Music in 1991. The EP contains remixes and new arrangements of previous songs, two songs recorded live at El Gran Rex , and one new track: No necesito verte ...
(1991) - Dynamo (1992)
- Sueño StereoSueño StereoSueño Stereo is the final studio album recorded by Argentine rock band Soda Stereo. It was released by Sony BMG in 1995...
(1995)
Other Records
- +Bien+Bien+Bien is the eponymous soundtrack for the Argentine-produced film released in 2001. All 11 tracks were composed by Gustavo Cerati for the movie. Cerati also acted in the movie.-Track listing:...
(Movie Soundtrack) (2001) - 11 Episodios Sinfónicos11 Episodios Sinfónicos11 Episodios Sinfónicos is a live album recorded by Gustavo Cerati at the Teatro Avenida of Buenos Aires on August 2001. Following the footsteps of other important artists, Cerati rearranged eleven tracks from his former band Soda Stereo as well as singles from his solo albums into symphonic...
(Live with Symphonic Orchestra) (2001) - Canciones Elegidas 93-04 (2004) (Compilation, European edition)
- Canciones Elegidas 93-04 (2004) (Compilation, American edition) (CD + DVD)
- Siempre es Hoy: Reversiones (2003) (Double CD- Remixes Compilations)
Other projects
- Fricción (with Richard Coleman) (1985)
- Colores Santos (with Daniel Melero) (1992)
- Colores Santos, the Remixes (1995)
- Plan V (with Andrés Bucci, Guillermo Ugarte, Christian Powditch, and Hugo Chávez) (1996)
- Plan Black V Dog (with Black Dog) (1998)
- Ocio - Medida Universal (with Flavius E.) (1999)
- Ocio - Insular (2000)
- Roken (with Flavius E., Leandro Fresco) (only live presentations, no album or record was done) (2004)
- Nicole - Sueños en tránsitoSueños en tránsitoSueños en tránsito is the third album by Chilean singer Nicole. It was released in June, 1997.- Track listing :# "Cielos" - 4:21# "Despiertame" - 4:00# "Noche" - 2:28# "Todo Lo Que Quiero" - 3:09# "Sirenas" - 5:00...
(Producer) (1997) - Leo García- Mar (Producer) (2000)
Collaborations
Cerati Gustavo has done a lot of collaborations with other artists, some of the highlights are:- In March 2008, Gustavo Cerati reunited with Roger WatersRoger WatersGeorge Roger Waters is an English musician, singer-songwriter and composer. He was a founding member of the progressive rock band Pink Floyd, serving as bassist and co-lead vocalist. Following the departure of bandmate Syd Barrett in 1968, Waters became the band's lyricist, principal songwriter...
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to collaborate on a track to benefit the Alas Foundation. The session took place in the Looking Glass studio belonging to the renowned minimalist composer Philip Glass. There, Gustavo Cerati and Roger Waters worked under the command of Hector Castillo, recording engineer Here we go. The song and its final destination are not yet disclosed. - Outlandos D'Americas - Tribute to The PoliceThe PoliceThe Police were an English rock band formed in London in 1977. For the vast majority of their history, the band consisted of Sting , Andy Summers and Stewart Copeland...
, with Andy SummersAndy SummersAndy Summers is an English guitarist born in Poulton-le-Fylde, Lancashire, England. Best known as the guitarist for rock band The Police, he has also recorded twelve solo albums, collaborated with many other artists, toured extensively under his own name, published several books, and composed...
, song "Tráeme la noche" ("Bring on the NightReggatta de BlancReggatta de Blanc is the second album by The Police, released in 1979. It features the band's first two number 1 hits, "Message in a Bottle" and "Walking on the Moon".-Background:...
") - Tribute to QueenQueen (band)Queen are a British rock band formed in London in 1971, originally consisting of Freddie Mercury , Brian May , John Deacon , and Roger Taylor...
(Soda Stereo, song "Algún Día" ("Some Day One Day") - Los Durabeat (Beatles Tribute)
- ShakiraShakiraShakira Isabel Mebarak Ripoll , known professionally as Shakira , is a Colombian singer who emerged in the music scene of Colombia and Latin America in the early 1990s...
- Fijación Oral Vol. 1Fijación Oral Vol. 1Fijación Oral Vol. 1 is the fourth studio album by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira. It is also the first Spanish language album released by the multilingual songwriter since 1998. The album has won numerous awards worldwide, including five Latin Grammy Awards and a Grammy Award. This album...
+ 2Oral Fixation Vol. 2Oral Fixation Vol. 2 is the fifth studio album by Colombian pop singer-songwriter Shakira, released on November 28, 2005 by Epic Records. According to her biography on her website and Epic Records, the album has sold 8 million copies worldwide....
("Día EspecialDía Especial"Día Especial" is a Latin pop ballad performed by Colombian-born singer Shakira from her album Fijación Oral Vol. 1. The song is about how a day is made special from forgiveness. "Día Especial" is not an official single to Fijación Oral Vol. 1 but was popular around the time of the album's...
", "NoNo (song)"No" is a song by Shakira, released as the second single from her sixth studio album, Fijación Oral Vol. 1, in late 2005. The song features Gustavo Cerati in guitar and backing vocals.-Background and chart performance:...
"), Sale el SolSale el SolSale el sol is the seventh studio album by Colombian singer-songwriter Shakira, released on October 19, 2010. The album cover was released on August 31, 2010...
("Mariposas" "Devoción" "Tu Boca") - No lo Soporto - Avión, song "Nunca Iré"
- Plasticos from Los Calzones-tribute to Argentine rock songs made in ska version (en la ciudad de la furia)
- Bajofondo - Mar DulceMar Dulce (album)-References:* on Juno Records store...
, song "El MareoEl Mareo"El Mareo" is a song by South American band Bajofondo featuring vocals by the famous Argentine rock musician Gustavo Cerati.After their successful single "Pa' Bailar" featuring Japanese bandoneonist Ryōta Komatsu and just before starting their tour through North and Latin America, the band decided...
" - "Savage" guitar solo on Los Brujos debut LP's song "Fin de Semana Salvaje". He also co-produced this album with Daniel Melero.
- "Caifanes Vol. 1" - Guitar on "la Bestia Humana".
External links
- Gustavo Cerati's official website
- Soda Stereo official website
- 2006 Interview with Cerati by Patrick Ambrose at The Morning NewsThe Morning News (online magazine)The Morning News is a U.S.-based daily online magazine founded in 1999 by Rosecrans Baldwin and Andrew Womack. It began as an email newsletter and in the fall of 2000 evolved into a news-oriented weblog with a New York focus...