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Passion and Pain: The Life of Hector Lavoe
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Bibliographic Detail
Publisher Griffin
Publication date June 12, 2007
Pages 224
Binding Paperback
Book category Adult Non-Fiction
ISBN-13 9780312373078
ISBN-10 0312373074
Dimensions 0.75 by 5.50 by 8.50 in.
Weight 0.50 lbs.
Original list price $18.99
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A portrait of legendary salsa musician Hector Lavoe describes the dramatic triumphs and tragedies of a life and career that included musical acclaim, sold-out concerts, and blockbuster albums, along with drug addiction, a turbulent personal life, and an early death from AIDS. 10,000 first printing.
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From the poverty-stricken streets of Ponce, Puerto Rico to the vibrant barrios of New York City, HECTOR LAVOE became the singer of all singers, and the driving-force behind the Salsa movement in the mid-1960s. His popularity rivaled that of his contemporaries, Tito Puente, Celia Cruz and Johnny Pacheco.

Behind the music, Hector's life was filled with drugs, alcohol and women. An endless stream of tragedy plagued him including: a gun-related accident that killed his son, Hector's ninth floor jump from a hotel window and his death in 1993 from AIDS.

But Hector's pristine voice, one-of-a-kind stage performances, sold-out concerts and bestselling albums were what his fans remember most and what made him an international icon. His music brought joy to legions of people, and it continues today.



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from Griffin (June 12, 2007)
9780312373078 | details & prices | 224 pages | 5.50 × 8.50 × 0.75 in. | 0.50 lbs | List price $18.99
About: A portrait of legendary salsa musician Hector Lavoe describes the dramatic triumphs and tragedies of a life and career that included musical acclaim, sold-out concerts, and blockbuster albums, along with drug addiction, a turbulent personal life, and an early death from AIDS.
Miscellaneous
1 edition from St Martins Pr Griffin (June 26, 2007)
9781429974462 | details & prices | 224 pages | List price $9.99

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