Cheo Feliciano
World Music Singer

Cheo Feliciano Net Worth

Cheo Feliciano was a Puerto Rican singer and songwriter born on July 3, 1935 in Ponce, PR. He was known for his work in the bolero and salsa musical genres, and was particularly successful in the 1960s when he recorded albums such as Steppin' Out, Red Hot and Cha Cha with the Joe Cuba Sextet. He was a major influence in the Latin music scene and his legacy continues to live on.
Cheo Feliciano is a member of World Music Singer

Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day July 3, 1935
Birth Place Ponce, PR
Age 85 YEARS OLD
Died On Apr 17, 2014 (age 78)
Birth Sign Cancer

💰 Net worth: $6.5 million (2024)

About

Singer and Songwriter who became known for his work in the bolero and salsa musical genres. During the 1960s, he recorded Steppin' Out, Red Hot and Cha Cha, and numerous other albums with the Joe Cuba Sextet.

Before Fame

He grew up in Puerto Rico. In his late teens, he relocated to New York City's Spanish Harlem neighborhood.

Trivia

He released his first solo album, Cheo, in 1972.

Family Life

His marriage to Coco Prieto Leon produced four children and inspired his 1993 album Motivos.

Associated With

During the late 1960s, he sang with the orchestra of jazz and Latin fusion musician Eddie Palmieri.

Some Cheo Feliciano images

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