Johnny Pacheco dead: Musicians Pay Tribute | Billboard
The Juilliard-trained multi-instrumentalist founded label Fania Records — home to superstars such as Blades, Willie Colón, Larry Harlow, Hector Lavoe, Ray Barretto and Bobby Valentín — with Jerry Masucci.
“Johnny left us a very important musical legacy represented by all the significant collaborations he recorded throughout his career with Celia Cruz and Pete “El Conde” Rodríguez,” wrote Blades. “He was admired by millions of salseros and he was respected by his colleagues.”
See how others have paid tribute to Pacheco:
Gilberto Santa Rosa
“Today salsa and music in general is mourning,” wrote the “Que Alguien Me Diga” singer on Instagram. “One of the pioneers and creative genius has said goodbye. Rest in peace, maestro.”