Johnny Pacheco, Fania Records Cofounder, Dead at 85 – IHM “W…
Johnny Pacheco, Fania Records Cofounder, Dead at 85 – IHM
“What I most keep in mind regarding Pacheco is his interest, his joy,” states José Alberto “El Canario,” that teamed up various times with Pacheco as well as Cruz. His last program together with Pacheco was 5 years back in the Dominican Republic, when Pacheco transformed 80, as well as several of Fania’s graduates revealed up to sing “Happy Birthday” to him. Born Juan Azarías Pacheco Knipping in the Dominican Republic, Pacheco and also his family members relocated to New York when he was 11 years old.
“What I most bear in mind regarding Pacheco is his interest, his joy,” states José Alberto “El Canario,” that worked together countless times with Pacheco and also Cruz. His last program along with Pacheco was 5 years earlier in the Dominican Republic, when Pacheco transformed 80, and also several of Fania’s graduates revealed up to sing “Happy Birthday” to him. Born Juan Azarías Pacheco Knipping in the Dominican Republic, Pacheco and also his family members relocated to New York when he was 11 years old. It was Pacheco that recommended to Colón that he alter the vocalist in his band and also work with a young Hector Lavoe. In 1968, Pacheco had the suggestion for a superband of the tag’s leading skill: the Fania All Stars.