Laureano Brizuela (born July 22,

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) is an

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singer-songwriter and musician whose career has spanned over 30 years.

Early life

Brizuela is the grandson of painter Laureano Brizuela Giménez (1891-1951). His mother, a Bolivian biochemist, later earned Argentine citizenship through her husband.

Career

At first studying

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, he later abandoned it in favor of pursuing a singing career. In 1972, when he was 22 years old, he released his first single. He has produced a string of successful covers, including the Spanish version of Roy Orbison's classic 1956 song "

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" into Muchachita.

Albums

* Por qué te quiero tanto * Laureano * El americano * El Ángel del Rock (seudónimo que Brizuela adoptó en México). * Solo * Viento del sur * Lo más fuerte del Ángel del Rock * 4 - Griten * Viajero del tiempo * Alborada * Vivir una vez * Huellas * Estaciones * Si quieres amarme * 20 secretos de amor

References

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