Gustavo Cerati was an iconic Argentine musician, singer-songwriter, composer, and producer who left an indelible mark on Latin American music. Born on August 11, 1959, in Buenos Aires, he is widely recognized for his role as the lead singer, guitarist, and creative force behind the legendary rock band Soda Stereo, one of the most influential and popular rock en español bands from the 1980s and 1990s. Soda Stereo crafted a sound that blended new wave, rock, and pop, becoming a pivotal influence on the Ibero-American rock scene and helping to lay the groundwork for the "Rock en Español" movement.

After Soda Stereo's split in 1997, Cerati embarked on a successful solo career that further solidified his status as a vanguard of Latin American music. His solo projects showcased a wide range of musical styles, from electronica to orchestral arrangements, proving his versatility as an artist. Cerati continued to push musical boundaries, as evidenced by his album "Fuerza Natural," which was released in 2009, and by his performances such as "14 Episodios Sinfónicos," where he reinterpreted his and Soda Stereo's iconic songs with symphonic arrangements. Tragically, his career was cut short when he suffered a stroke in 2010 after a concert in Venezuela, which led to a coma that lasted until his death on September 4, 2014. Despite his untimely passing, Gustavo Cerati's music continues to resonate with fans new and old, and his influence on the Latin music world remains as strong as ever.

Genres

Argentine Rock

Latin Alternative

Latin Rock

Rock En Espanol

Related Artists

Soda Stereo

Los Fabulosos Cadillacs

Juanes

Andrés Calamaro

Babasónicos

Fito Paez

Charly García

La Ley

Luis Alberto Spinetta

Aterciopelados

MANA

Bomba Estéreo

Latest Release

14 Episodios Sinfónicos / En Vivo / Auditorio Nacional de México / Febrero 2002

Gustavo Cerati

Album - 14 Tracks - Released August 11, 2022