He moved to New York City with his family in 1952.
Bolero and Salsa singer.
At the age of 8, he formed his first band called "El Combo Las Latas". Their instruments were made out of cans.
His hit songs include "One in a Million," "My Promise," and "I Learned with You".
He started out as a percussionist in New York, before joining the Joe Cuba Sextet as a singer. He recorded 17 albums with the band, performing with top Latin artists, then set out on a successful solo career.