Through his social networks, Willie Gonzalez announced this news expected by the salseros.
Willie Gonzalez and Eddie Santiago They are recognized as two of the great references of romantic salsa that stood out in the 80s. Both emerged almost at the same time within the Puerto Rican music scene, a country where they began to build the careers that would later lead them to international success.
Therefore, despite the disagreements they had in the past and which have not been discussed for a long time, Willie Gonzalez did not hesitate to share a message addressed to Eddie Santiagoor for his return to the stage.
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Willie González and his message dedicated to Eddie Santiago
“After more than 4 years and at 70 years of age, Eddie Santiago returns to the stage after a long health recovery. We welcome you and wish you much success, and above all, good health. Welcome, Eddie!”, was the message that Willie González shared with his salsa fans.
“Welcome, teacher Eddie Santiago!”, “You are the pillars of the romantic salsa of the 80s”, “What a beautiful message for the great Eddie. They are both my idols,” were some of the comments from the salseros.
(Source: Instagram)
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The story of the musical bond between Willie González and Eddie Santiago
The story between Willie Gonzalez and Eddie Santiago It dates back to the beginnings of their musical careers in Puerto Rico. When Willie was starting out as a trombonist in the Chamaco Rivera orchestra, he later decided to form his own group: the Saragüey Groupwhere he was director, trombonist and chorister. With the increase in responsibilities, he saw it necessary to incorporate a singer and that is how, upon the recommendation of the musician Marcos Adorno Dávila, the voice of Eddie Santiago came to him. The audition impressed everyone and Eddie was chosen as the new vocalist.
The arrival of Eddie Santiagoor the group caught attention quickly. After a television presentation by Saragüey, the renowned orchestra Chaney contacted the young singer to offer him the main position. Willie Gonzalez He fully supported that decision and supported Eddie in his new stage. However, over time, Willie felt that this support was not recognized, since the “Lluvia” singer never publicly mentioned the help received. This event marked a before and after for Willie, who decided to go from the instrumental part to singing to demonstrate his own talent.
Over time, both artists followed independent paths as soloists and became key figures in romantic salsa. Despite the disagreements of the past, Willie Gonzalez recognizes what that shared history meant. He himself has assured that, if he had not met Eddie Santiago, perhaps he would never have taken the microphone.
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