Frankie Ruiz
Frankie Ruiz
Background information
Birth name	Jose Antonio Torresola Ruiz
Born	March 10, 1958(1958-03-10) Paterson, New Jersey, USA
Died	August 9, 1998 (aged 40) New York, New York, USA
Genre(s)	Salsa
Years active	1971—1998
Label(s)	Rodven Records

Frankie Ruiz (March 10, 1958 - August 9, 1998 born in Paterson, New Jersey) was a well known Puerto Rican salsa singer. Image File history File links Frankieruiz. ... March 10 is the 69th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (70th in leap years). ... Year 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... The skyline of Paterson, New Jersey, showing the canyon of the Passaic River in the foreground. ... It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles. ... August 9 is the 221st day of the year (222nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... Image File history File links No higher resolution available. ... Nickname: Location in the state of New York Coordinates: Country United States State New York Boroughs The Bronx Brooklyn Manhattan Queens Staten Island Settled 1625 Government  - Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) Area  - City  468. ... NY redirects here. ... This article or section does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Salsa music is a diverse and predominantly Spanish Caribbean genre that is popular across Latin America and among Latinos. ... This does not adequately cite its references or sources. ... Rodven Records was acquired by Polygram in 1995. ... March 10 is the 69th day of the year in the Gregorian calendar (70th in leap years). ... Year 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ... August 9 is the 221st day of the year (222nd in leap years) in the Gregorian calendar. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... The skyline of Paterson, New Jersey, showing the canyon of the Passaic River in the foreground. ... Salsa music is a diverse and predominantly Spanish Caribbean genre that is popular across Latin America and among Latinos. ...

Early years

Born Jose Antonio Torresola Ruiz, he was born and raised in New Jersey. His parents moved from Puerto Rico to the United States in search of a better way of life. In Paterson, Ruiz received his primary and secondary education. As a child he enjoyed singing to the tunes of salsa and as a young man joined a local band called The Charlie Lopez Orchestra. With this band he recorded his first song Salsa Buena (Good Salsa). In 1976, Ruiz moved to Mayagüez, Puerto Rico with his mother after his parents divorced. Mayagüez (pronounced Mah-yah-goo-ehz) is the third largest city of Puerto Rico. ...

Musical career

In Puerto Rico, Ruiz became a fan of a salsa band called La Solucion, directed by Roberto Rivera and learned all of their songs. He attended every concert and show. On one occasion, Ruiz's mother asked Rivera to give her son an opportunity to sing in the band, but to no avail. However, as fate would have it, in 1977, Ruiz was present at one of their shows where the lead singer did not show up. Rivera felt that he had no other choice but to give Ruiz a try. He was a success and was hired by Rivera. With La Solucion, Ruiz re-recorded a new version of Salsa Buena. He performed with the band for three years. For the album by Ash, see 1977 (album). ...

In 1980, Ruiz joined Tommy Olivencia and his Primerisima Orchestra. His youth and style known as Sensual Salsa helped to bring in a new generation of salsa followers. His first major "hit" was Lo Dudo (I doubt it) which was previously covered by José José. In 1983, Ruiz decided to go "solo" and had hits with No Que No, Mi Libertad (My Liberty) and Desnudate Mujer (Get Undressed Woman). He traveled extensively throughout Latin America, Europe and the United States performing and always used the phrase "Vaya, mi China" (Go, Baby) as his trademark. He was then called "El Papa de Salsa" (The Father of Salsa) Year 1980 (MCMLXXX) was a leap year starting on Tuesday (link displays the 1980 Gregorian calendar). ... Tommy Olivencia, (May 15, 1938 - September 22, 2006), born in Puerto Rico, was a renowned bandleader of salsa music. ... José Romulo Sosa Ortiz (born February 17, 1948), better known in the entertainment world as José José or El príncipe de la Canción (The Prince of Song), is an international singer and actor from Mexico. ... 1983 (MCMLXXXIII) was a common year starting on Saturday of the Gregorian calendar. ... Latin America consists of the countries of South America and some of North America (including Central America and some the islands of the Caribbean) whose inhabitants mostly speak Romance languages, although Native American languages are also spoken. ... World map showing the location of Europe. ...

Recordings

Amongst the songs recorded by Ruiz are the following:

• Salsa Buena (Good Salsa)
• I Can't Get No Satisfaction
• Lo Dudo (I doubt it)
• La Cura {The Cure)
• Cómo Le Gustan a Usted (Like you all like it)
• Imposible Amor (Impossible Love)
• Tú con El (You with Him)
• Voy Pa' Encima (I'm going for it)
• Sólo por Tí (Only for you)
• Por Eso (Because)
• Y No Puedo (And I can't)
• No Que No (No, no)
• Tu Me Vuelves Loco (You drive me crazy)
• Mi Libertad (My Liberty)
• Desnúdate Mujer (Undress Woman)
• Bailando (Dancing)
• La Rueda (The Wheel)
• Como Lo Hacen (How Do You Do It)
• Vuelvo a Nacer (Born Again)

• Puerto Rico (Puerto Rico)

• Que siga la fiesta (Lets continue the party)
• La fiesta no es para feos (The party is not for the ugly)
• Mirandote (Looking at you)
• Esta Cobardia (This cowardy)
• De sentimiento me muero (Im dying of feeling)
• Para darte fuego (I want to burn you)
• Mujer (Woman)
• La rueda vuelve a rodar (The wheel is rolling again)
• Chiquito Corazoncito (Little Heart)

• Otra Vez (Again)
• Quien es tu amigo (Who's your friend)
• Pancuco (Pancuco)
• Deseándote (Wanting You)
• Ironia (Irony)
• Anita Tun Tun Tun
• Amantes de otro tiempo (Lovers from other time)
• Más alla de la piel (Beyond the skin)
• Mi formula de amor (My love formula)
• Mi Vecina (My neighbor)

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Later years

Ruiz began to use illegal drugs and became an alcoholic. During a flight after one of his concerts he attacked a flight attendant. He was arrested and sentenced to three years at the federal prison in Jacksonville, Texas for the incident. His drug use also affected his voice greatly. Many fans can attest this by comparing his older songs to "Vuelvo A Nacer" (his last hit before his death). Retail selling Street selling is the bottom of the chain and can be accomplished through purchasing from prostitutes, through cloaked retail stores or refuse houses for users in the act located in red-light districts which often also deal in paraphernalia, dealers marketing merriment at night clubs and other events... Jacksonville is a city in Cherokee County, Texas, United States. ...

Frankie Ruiz became ill and was hospitalized on July 11, 1998, after performing at Madison Square Garden in New York City. Shortly afterwards, on August 9, 1998, Ruiz died from complications from AIDS .^{[1] [2] [3]} July 11 is the 192nd day (193rd in leap years) of the year in the Gregorian calendar, with 173 days remaining. ... Year 1998 (MCMXCVIII) was a common year starting on Thursday (link will display full 1998 Gregorian calendar). ... This article or section does not cite any references or sources. ... Nickname: Location in the state of New York Coordinates: Country United States State New York Boroughs The Bronx Brooklyn Manhattan Queens Staten Island Settled 1625 Government  - Mayor Michael Bloomberg (R) Area  - City  468. ... Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome or acquired immunodeficiency syndrome (AIDS or Aids) is a collection of symptoms and infections resulting from the specific damage to the immune system caused by the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV). ...

Before his burial, his remains were taken to Mayagüez, Puerto Rico, for a memorial service. He was later interred at Fair Lawn Memorial Cemetery in Bergen County, New Jersey. The city government of Mayaguez later renamed an auditorium next to the "Palacio Municipal de Recreación y Deportes" (the local sports arena) in Ruiz's honor. Mayagüez (pronounced Mah-yah-goo-ehz) is the third largest city of Puerto Rico. ... Bergen County is a county located in the state of New Jersey. ... It has been suggested that this article be split into multiple articles. ...

Puerto Rican singer Jerry Rivera, who met Ruiz when he was 13 years old and whom he considered his idol, recorded an album titled Canto a mi Idolo...Frankie Ruiz (I sing to my Idol... Frankie Ruiz) with Ruiz's songs as a tribute to Frankie Ruiz. The album cover contains a photo of Rivera and Ruiz that Rivera's father took a picture of. Jerry Rivera (born July 31, 1973, in Humacao, Puerto Rico) is a well known Puerto Rican salsa singer. ...

Note

1. ^ Frankie Ruiz
2. ^ VH1 Profile
3. ^ LatinoAIDS

See also

• List of famous Puerto Ricans

list of famous Puerto Ricans in alphabetical order by last names, where applicable. ...

External links

• Popular Culture
• Unofficial Site - Biography, Discography, Lyrics
• Frankie's Grave at Find A Grave