Leon Gieco
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Biography
Raúl Alberto Antonio Gieco, better known as León Gieco, is a singer-songwriter from Argentina. Born in Cañada RosquÃn on November 20, 1951, he is considered one of the most important and influential figures in Argentinian rock history. León Gieco showed an early interest in music, getting his first guitar at age 8 and playing at local events with his fatherâs band. At age 18, he moved to Buenos Aires to become a full-time musician, and took guitar lessons with legendary musician Gustavo Santaolalla. He began performing shows and in 1973 he recorded his self-titled debut, which showcased his folk-influenced style with lyrics promoting social justice. His third album El Fantasma de Canterville (1976) suffered from meddling from the countryâs military government, who censored several songs. His fourth album, IV (1978) contained his most well-known hit âSólo le Pido a Dios,â a stirring anti-war protest song that was covered by many artists throughout the years, including Bruce Springsteen. Over the following decades, León Gieco continued touring, releasing music, advocating for various social justice causes, and establishing himself as one of the most important voices in Argentine music, collaborating with some of the biggest names both inside and outside the rock nacional movement, including Charly GarcÃa, Sandro, and even Argentine folklore legend Mercedes Sosa.
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- Del Brazo Con La Suerte
- El Canto Del Tero
- Siempre Viva featuring Leon Gieco
- Hombres de Hierro by Leon Gieco
- Grillito Del Pueblo
- Cuando Oigo Sonar La Caja
- Para La Vida
- Baguala CentrÃfuga (Potpurri)
- Baguala Para Mi Muerte
- Solos Como El Cardon
- Mar y Luna (Mar e Lua)
- Camino En Llamas
- Buenos Aires (De Tus Amores)
- Hombres De Hierro
- Carito (En Vivo) featuring Pablo Milanés
- El Nuevo Camino del Hombre featuring Leon Gieco
- Cola de Amor
- La Colina de la Vida by Leon Gieco
- Sin Querer
- Principe Azul
- Para Pete
- Yo Vendo Unos Ojos Negros
- Cristo de Palacaguina by Leon Gieco
- Carito
