Edgar Efraín Fuentes, better known as Gary (
Amboy (Córdoba) 15 February 1962 – 9 November 2001) was an Argentine singer of
cuarteto
Cuarteto ( es, quartet), sometimes called cuartetazo, is a musical genre born in Córdoba, Argentina.
The roots of the cuarteto ensemble are in Italian and Spanish dance ensembles. The name was coined because the early dance-hall numbers were ...
songs. His records, first as one of the singers with
Tru-la-lá
Tru-la-lá is one of the best known cuarteto
Cuarteto ( es, quartet), sometimes called cuartetazo, is a musical genre born in Córdoba, Argentina.
The roots of the cuarteto ensemble are in Italian and Spanish dance ensembles. The name was ...
band and then as solo artist with his own band, sold 2 million copies during the 10 most active years of his career.
[Revista de música latinoamericana -Vol.25 2004 p245 "In chapter 5 Florine analyses the group dynamics and cultures of six cuarteto bands: Chebere, La Band del "Negro" Videla, Tru-la-lá, Gary, Santamarina, and Carlitos "La Mona" Jimenez."]
Discography
* ''Lo que fui y lo que soy'', 2000 - 2CD greatest hits
References
1962 births
2001 deaths
20th-century Argentine male singers
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