Does Tito Puente have kids?
Tito Puente Jr.
Audrey PuenteRichard Puente
Tito Puente/Children
Is Tito Puente still alive?
Deceased (1923–2000)
Tito Puente/Living or Deceased
Did Tito Puente have siblings?
Alberto Puente
Anna Puente
Tito Puente/Siblings
What clave is Oye Como Va?
“Oye Cómo Va” is a 1962 cha-cha-chá by Tito Puente, originally released on El Rey Bravo (Tico Records). The song achieved worldwide popularity in 1970, when it was recorded by Mexican-American rock group Santana for their album Abraxas.
Who were Tito Puente parents?
Ernest Puente
Ercilia Puente
Tito Puente/Parents
How old is Tito Puente Jr?
50 years (June 2, 1971)
Tito Puente Jr./Age
Did Tito Puente play with Santana?
As a testament to his popularity with a younger audience, Puente has recorded with rocker Carlos Santana and has performed regularly at college concerts throughout the country. He has also appeared in several films, received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, and performed on television’s The David Letterman Show.
Who influenced Tito Puente?
As a child, he was described as hyperactive, and after neighbors complained of hearing seven-year-old Puente beating on pots and window frames, his mother sent him to 25-cent piano lessons. He switched to percussion by the age of 10, drawing influence from jazz drummer Gene Krupa.
Was Tito Puente married?
Margaret Asenciom. 1963–2000
Tito Puente/Spouse
What instrument was Tito Puente famous for?
Soon, Tito added timbales to his drum setup. Eventually the timbales became his main instrument. He brought them out front and played them standing up (now the accepted way of playing) so he could give cues more easily. Eventually he became the most famous and influential timbalero in the world — El Rey de Timbal.
Is Carlos Santana married?
Cindy Blackmanm. 2010
Deborah Santanam. 1973–2007
Carlos Santana/Spouse
On October 19, 2007, Deborah filed for divorce after 34 years of marriage, citing irreconcilable differences. Santana became engaged to drummer Cindy Blackman after proposing to her during a concert of the Universal Tone Tour at Tinley Park on July 9, 2010.