Luis Miguel
Luis Miguel Gallego Basteri (April 19, 1970) is a Mexican singer.[1][2] He is widely known only by the name Luis Miguel. He is often called "El Sol de México" (The Sun of Mexico) or simply "El Sol" (The Sun).[3][4]
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Luis Miguel Gallego Basteri |
| Also known as | El Sol de México, "Luismi", "Micky" |
| Born | April 19, 1970 San Juan, Puerto Rico |
| Origin | Puerto Rico |
| Genres | Latin pop, pop music, bolero, mariachi |
| Occupation(s) | Singer, songwriter, record producer |
| Instruments | Vocal, piano |
| Years active | 1980 - present |
| Labels | EMI Latin (1981-1986) WEA Latina (1987-present) |
| Website | Official website |
Luis Miguel has won five Grammys and four Latin Grammys among other numerous awards.[5] He is considered as one of the top male pop vocalists in the world. At the age of fifteen, Luis Miguel received his first Grammy for his duet "Me Gustas Tal Como Eres" (I Like You Just The Way You Are) with Sheena Easton.[3] Luis Miguel is the only Latin artist to have two Spanish-language albums (Romance and Segundo Romance) go platinum in the USA. His album Luis Miguel got gold and platinum certifications in four countries, including the United States, within just three days of its release.
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- ↑ "Consulta CURP" (in Spanish). Archived from the original on 2013-12-03. Retrieved 2012-06-03.
- ↑ https://www.allmusic.com/artist/p40380
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "LUIS MIGUEL: Complices_WARNER MUSIC" (in Spanish). gaymagazine.cl. May 6, 2008. Archived from the original on 2008-05-12. Retrieved September 27, 2011.
- ↑ "Buzz Briefs: Luis Miguel, Bon Jovi". CBS News. July 8, 2008. Archived from the original on August 11, 2013. Retrieved June 3, 2012.
- ↑ "Artist Biography – Luis Miguel". Billboard Magazine. Archived from the original on 2008-10-06. Retrieved 2021-01-23.
- ↑ 6.00 6.01 6.02 6.03 6.04 6.05 6.06 6.07 6.08 6.09 6.10 6.11 6.12 6.13 6.14 6.15 6.16 "Artist Chart History: Luis Miguel (Albums)". Billboard Magazine.[permanent dead link]