About
Puerto Rican salsa singer who released the albums Solista Pero No Solo and Voy Pa' Encima. He was also known as El Papá de la Salsa.
Before Fame
He joined a local band called The Charlie Lopez Orchestra and began singing salsa songs.
Trivia
He helped blaze the trail that artists such as Lalo Rodrgiuez, Eddie Santiago, and Tito Rojas would follow.
Family Life
He was survived by his brothers Viti and Nelson Ruiz, and his wife.
Associated With
He and Marc Anthony are both famous salsa singers.
