The specialist in information on the music industry made a list of the 50 best singers of the genre to dateand in this it includes two greats of Latin rock.
In second place is stevie nicks (Fleetwood Mac), followed by Freddy Mercury (What in), robert plant (Led Zeppelin) and Kurt Cobain (Nirvana), who complete the list of the top five around the world.
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“A guitar virtuoso, his fingers glided effortlessly over the strings, possessing the ability to simultaneously strike our heartstrings. His genre-defying songwriting and stagecraft, along with evocative lyrics that ignited deep introspection, will be recorded for always in the history of Latin rock”, they write about him in the article.
It should be noted that it was located above Chester Bennington (Linkin Park) who ranked 34th, gwen Stefani that remained in 37, and even Paul MCCARTNEY who is in place 39.
Another representative in rock in Spanish who is part of the 50 best singers of the genre according to Billboard is Ruben Albarránin position 49.
The leader of Café Tacvba was valued by the magazine for his stage presence, ability to reinvent himself and multifaceted voice.
“On stage, his ability to connect with a crowd is unrivaled, blending a perfect storm of sardonic humor, graceful dance steps, native pride and Latin rock mystique,” they say about him.
