Roberto Roena

Drummer

Birthday January 16, 1938

Birth Sign Capricorn

Birthplace Mayaguez, PR

DEATH DATE Sep 23, 2021 (83)

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About

Salsa dancer, percussionist, and band leader who established the group Roberto Roena y Su Apollo Sound.

Before Fame

He began his career as a member of the first popular Puerto Rican salsa orchestra, El Gran Combo.

Trivia

He performed with the Fania All Stars, an internationally popular salsa group.

Family Life

He was born in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico.

Associated With

He and fellow Puerto Rican singer, Gilberto Rosa, both rose to fame as salsa singers and bandleaders.