Lalo Rodríguez.Photo: GV Cruz/WireImageLalo Rodríguez, a Puerto Rican salsa musician, has died. He was 64.The singer wasfound dead at a public housing project in Puerto Ricoon Tuesday, according to the Associated Press, which cited local police.The housing project is located in Rodríguez’shometown of Carolina, Puerto Rico, NBC News reported.Police received a 911 call alerting them about his body, and one of Rodríguez’s acquaintances later identified it at the scene, the outlet added.Police said there were no visible signs of violence on Rodríguez’s body, per the AP. An autopsy is scheduled to determine his cause of death.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Lalo Rodríguez.GV Cruz/WireImageRodríguez, who was born Ubaldo Rodríguez Santos on May 16, 1958,began his career at a young age, singing in festivals, as well as on the radio and television, according toBillboard.In the 1970s, when he was a teenager, Rodríguez joined Eddie Palmieri’s band, where he sang on the Grammy-winning 1974 albumSun of Latin Music. The win marked thefirst-ever Grammy Award given to a Latin record, CBS News reported.Want to get the biggest stories fromPEOPLEevery weekday?Subscribe to our new podcast, PEOPLE Every Day, to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday.Rodríguez then led a successful solo career starting in the 1980s. He is best known for his 1988 hit, “Ven, devórame otra vez” or “Come, Devour Me Again,” which appeared on his albumUn Nuevo Despertar.Despite his professional success, the AP reported that Rodríguez struggled for years with drugs and alcohol. The outlet added that he was previously charged with possession of cocaine.Various musicians honored Rodríguez with moving tributes on social media shortly after news of his death was made public.Palmieri, 86,saidhis former bandmate was “a giant in so many ways,” adding, “It is with deep sadness that I learn of the death of Lalo Rodríguez. I don’t need to tell you how much he has meant to me, our music and culture, and the world community.“Grupo Niche called Rodríguez “one of the most famous voices of salsa in the world” in astatementon Twitter. “A lot of strength for his family, followers and friends,” the group added.“Lalo fought against the vice monster. Unfortunately, drugs rarely lose. Light and progress Lalo,” salsa music artist Willie Colónwrotein Spanish on Twitter.Puerto Rican singer Elvis Crespoadded in his own statement: “His unique timbre, tune and power made his music immortal. My sincere condolences to his family and fans.”
Lalo Rodríguez.Photo: GV Cruz/WireImage
Lalo Rodríguez, a Puerto Rican salsa musician, has died. He was 64.The singer wasfound dead at a public housing project in Puerto Ricoon Tuesday, according to the Associated Press, which cited local police.The housing project is located in Rodríguez’shometown of Carolina, Puerto Rico, NBC News reported.Police received a 911 call alerting them about his body, and one of Rodríguez’s acquaintances later identified it at the scene, the outlet added.Police said there were no visible signs of violence on Rodríguez’s body, per the AP. An autopsy is scheduled to determine his cause of death.Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.Lalo Rodríguez.GV Cruz/WireImageRodríguez, who was born Ubaldo Rodríguez Santos on May 16, 1958,began his career at a young age, singing in festivals, as well as on the radio and television, according toBillboard.In the 1970s, when he was a teenager, Rodríguez joined Eddie Palmieri’s band, where he sang on the Grammy-winning 1974 albumSun of Latin Music. The win marked thefirst-ever Grammy Award given to a Latin record, CBS News reported.Want to get the biggest stories fromPEOPLEevery weekday?Subscribe to our new podcast, PEOPLE Every Day, to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday.Rodríguez then led a successful solo career starting in the 1980s. He is best known for his 1988 hit, “Ven, devórame otra vez” or “Come, Devour Me Again,” which appeared on his albumUn Nuevo Despertar.Despite his professional success, the AP reported that Rodríguez struggled for years with drugs and alcohol. The outlet added that he was previously charged with possession of cocaine.Various musicians honored Rodríguez with moving tributes on social media shortly after news of his death was made public.Palmieri, 86,saidhis former bandmate was “a giant in so many ways,” adding, “It is with deep sadness that I learn of the death of Lalo Rodríguez. I don’t need to tell you how much he has meant to me, our music and culture, and the world community.“Grupo Niche called Rodríguez “one of the most famous voices of salsa in the world” in astatementon Twitter. “A lot of strength for his family, followers and friends,” the group added.“Lalo fought against the vice monster. Unfortunately, drugs rarely lose. Light and progress Lalo,” salsa music artist Willie Colónwrotein Spanish on Twitter.Puerto Rican singer Elvis Crespoadded in his own statement: “His unique timbre, tune and power made his music immortal. My sincere condolences to his family and fans.”
Lalo Rodríguez, a Puerto Rican salsa musician, has died. He was 64.
The singer wasfound dead at a public housing project in Puerto Ricoon Tuesday, according to the Associated Press, which cited local police.
The housing project is located in Rodríguez’shometown of Carolina, Puerto Rico, NBC News reported.
Police received a 911 call alerting them about his body, and one of Rodríguez’s acquaintances later identified it at the scene, the outlet added.
Police said there were no visible signs of violence on Rodríguez’s body, per the AP. An autopsy is scheduled to determine his cause of death.
Never miss a story — sign up forPEOPLE’s free daily newsletterto stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from juicy celebrity news to compelling human interest stories.
Lalo Rodríguez.GV Cruz/WireImage
Rodríguez, who was born Ubaldo Rodríguez Santos on May 16, 1958,began his career at a young age, singing in festivals, as well as on the radio and television, according toBillboard.
In the 1970s, when he was a teenager, Rodríguez joined Eddie Palmieri’s band, where he sang on the Grammy-winning 1974 albumSun of Latin Music. The win marked thefirst-ever Grammy Award given to a Latin record, CBS News reported.
Want to get the biggest stories fromPEOPLEevery weekday?Subscribe to our new podcast, PEOPLE Every Day, to get the essential celebrity, entertainment and human interest news stories Monday through Friday.
Rodríguez then led a successful solo career starting in the 1980s. He is best known for his 1988 hit, “Ven, devórame otra vez” or “Come, Devour Me Again,” which appeared on his albumUn Nuevo Despertar.
Despite his professional success, the AP reported that Rodríguez struggled for years with drugs and alcohol. The outlet added that he was previously charged with possession of cocaine.
Various musicians honored Rodríguez with moving tributes on social media shortly after news of his death was made public.
Palmieri, 86,saidhis former bandmate was “a giant in so many ways,” adding, “It is with deep sadness that I learn of the death of Lalo Rodríguez. I don’t need to tell you how much he has meant to me, our music and culture, and the world community.”
Grupo Niche called Rodríguez “one of the most famous voices of salsa in the world” in astatementon Twitter. “A lot of strength for his family, followers and friends,” the group added.
“Lalo fought against the vice monster. Unfortunately, drugs rarely lose. Light and progress Lalo,” salsa music artist Willie Colónwrotein Spanish on Twitter.
Puerto Rican singer Elvis Crespoadded in his own statement: “His unique timbre, tune and power made his music immortal. My sincere condolences to his family and fans.”
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