José José
José José | |
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Born | José Rómulo Ortiz 17 February 1948 Clavería, Azcapotzalco, Mexico City, Mexico |
Died | 28 September 2019 Homestead, Florida, U.S. | (aged 71)
Resting place | Panteón Francés de San Joaquín, Mexico City |
Occupations |
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Years active | 1963–2012 |
Spouses | Natalia Herrera Calles
(m. 1970; div. 1975)Sara Salazar (m. 1995) |
Children | 3 |
Musical career | |
Genres | |
Instrument(s) | Vocals |
Labels |
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Signature | |
José Rómulo Sosa Ortiz (17 February 1948 – 28 September 2019), known professionally as José José, was a Mexican singer. Also known as El Príncipe de la Canción (The Prince of Song), his performance and vocal style have influenced many Latin pop artists in a career that spanned more than four decades.[1][2][3] Due to his vocals and popularity, José José was considered by Latin audience and media as an icon of Latin pop music and one of the most emblematic Latin singers of his time.[4][5]
Born into a family of musicians, José began his musical career in his early teens playing guitar and singing in serenade. He later joined a
In the 1980s, after signing with
Life and career
1948–1962: Childhood
José Rómulo Sosa Ortiz was born on 17 February 1948 in Clavería, Azcapotzalco, Mexico City.[8][9][10] His father, José Sosa Esquivel, was an operatic tenor (tenor comprimario) and his mother, Margarita Ortiz, was a classical pianist.[11] When José showed interest in singing, they tried to discourage him claiming that it was too difficult to be successful in show business. In that time, his reportedly alcoholic father abandoned the family forcing José to work to help his mother and younger brother.
1963–1969: Early career
At the age of fifteen, his mother gave him his first piano. Besides working in his teens, he learned to play
In 1967, at the age of 19, José formed Los Peg, a Mexican band of
1970–1980: "El Triste", consolidation and Ariola Records
In early 1970 he released the song "La nave del olvido" which became his first big hit in Mexico and Latin America,
José José had several major hits in the 1970s including "De Pueblo en Pueblo", "Hasta Que Vuelvas", "Déjame Conocerte", "Sentimientos", "Paloma", and "Gavilan o Paloma".[17] One song which was played on the radio, "El Príncipe" ("The Prince"), earned the artist the title "El Príncipe de la Canción" ("The Prince of Songs") from a DJ.[18]
In 1973, Frank Sinatra listened to José's music at Reprise Records and invited him to record a duet and a full album under Sinatra's label. The collaboration was impossible due to José's exclusivity agreement with his label.[19]
In 1976, José signed with
1980–1989: International stardom, Secretos and Mexico's top singer
José José released several successful albums including Amor Amor (1980), Romántico (1981), Gracias (1981), Mi Vida. Amor Amor sold over 1.5 million copies in Latin America.[21] He recorded a Spanish version of the hit "New York, New York", as a tribute to his friend Frank Sinatra.[22]
In 1983, José José released
In 1985, José José collaborated with performers such as
José José told magazine
José José played the role of the Mexican singer and composer
1990–1999: "Amnesia", 40 y 20, rehab and decline
In 1990, Raúl Velasco made a special TV show to celebrate José's 25th career anniversary. The show, broadcast by Televisa, lasted over five hours and featured special guests such as Armando Manzanero, Libertad Lamarque, Vicente Fernández and Marco Antonio Muñiz.[41] Later that year, he released En las Buenas... y en las Malas with the lead single "Amnesia" reaching number-one on the Hot Latin Songs chart.[33] Two years later, he released 40 y 20 in which the title track speaks about men who fall in love with women that are much younger than them and the reaction of the society to those situations.[17]
By the early 1990s, José's vocals began to deteriorate. It worsened over time and became evident in his live performances. His excessive drinking and unceasing activity of his career caused his voice to falter.[42]
In August 1993, to commemorate the 30th anniversary of José's career,
In 1994, José José reunited with Manuel Alejandro and released the album Grandeza Mexicana. The title track peaked at number 12 on the Hot Latin Tracks.
In 1996, he performed a duet with Paul Anka on "Déjame Conocerte (Let me Get to Know You)" from Anka's Latin album Amigos. In 1997, he performed at the Bally's Atlantic City.[49] In September 1999, he joined fellow Mexican singers Armando Manzanero, Marco Antonio Muñiz and Argentine pianist Raúl di Blasio for a series of concerts dubbed "Noche Bohemia" (Bohemian Night) at the Universal Amphitheatre in Los Angeles.[50]
2000–2012: Vocal problems, TV and Sony BMG concept albums
In 2001, with a deteriorating voice he recorded Tenampa. It was his first studio album with mariachi and the last one of his career. It was written and produced completely by Juan Gabriel. It received poor reviews and sold only about 500,000 units.[51] After that, he retired from recording full-length albums. His vocal problems worsened, affecting not only his ability to sing, but also to speak. In 2003, BMG released a collection of three albums entitled El Principe Con Trio with some of his greatest hits recorded between 1969 and 1983, separated from the original accompaniment, remastered and accompanied by the guitar trio "Los Tres Caballeros", transforming them into boleros.[17]
In the mid-2000s, he played the role of Erasmo Padilla (the father of Leticia "Lety" Padilla) in
In 2008, José recorded an emotive song called "Volver a creer" ("Believe Again") with Greek composer Yanni. The song is included on the album Yanni Voices. Yanni stated that he wanted to "help a true legend to fulfill his dream, to sing again".[54] José José was invited by Yanni to sing their song live on Yanni's tour in Mexico. He published his autobiography Esta es mi vida (This is My Life).[55]
In 2010, he released José José Ranchero, another concept album with some of his greatest hits, separated from the original accompaniment, remastered and accompanied with mariachi, giving his classics a traditional Mexican sound.[56] The same year, José launched his own perfume, called simply "José José", the profits from sales help women and children sick with HIV/AIDS.[57]
José was planning a new, untitled album, adding that it would consist of nine unreleased tracks and a melody he used to sing in serenades "Que viva mi tristeza", from songwriter Armando Manzanero.
In 2012, as a celebration for his 50-year career, José gave a concert at the
Personal life
Relationships, marriages and family
In 1970 he started a relationship with TV hostess, actress, and model Ana Elena Noreña, known in show business as
Financial problems
In later years, José made his financial problems public. Despite being one of the most recognized Latin artists for decades, his alcoholism caused him serious monetary loss. His career declined when he lost his vocal ability, stopping income from live performances. He claimed that during his career he was constantly defrauded by people close to him, including his former wife Anel and her brother.
Health issues
José José suffered from a severe case of
The effects of alcoholism, the abuse of cortisone, and his
Alcoholism
José said that he started drinking at the age of fifteen, when his father (an alcoholic) left home.[69] As a result of his alcoholism, he developed a cocaine habit.
He stated that his addiction was because he "was frail, weak, innocent, ignorant, weak-willed and did not know how to say no".
Illness and death
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In March 2017, José José announced he had been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer.[71] On 28 September 2019, although it was not entirely confirmed since an autopsy was not performed, José José presumably died of the disease at the Homestead hospital in Homestead, Florida at 12:17 p.m., at the age of 71.[72][73][74][75]
His death shocked Mexico and within several hours became a national
On 4 October, a funeral for José was held in Miami which was exclusively for family and friends
On 9 October, half of his ashes were flown back to Mexico City aboard a
Artistry and image
José grew up listening to
Vocals
According to his autobiography, Ésta es mi vida, vocal coach Guido Picco described José José as a light lyric tenor.[81] José worked for periods with coach Seth Riggs, who later highlighted his vocal abilities.[82] Over time, his voice and vocal style changed noticeably, being his prime the early 1970s. Inheriting the singing qualities of his father, he was able to reach high and low notes easily with a practically flawless intonation.[83] His live performance of "El Triste" in 1970 has been widely praised by many critics for its technique and intensity. His breathing technique allowed him to sustain long and clear notes.[83]
After recording the song "El Triste" for the 2010 album
Legacy
The music of José José is widely known in the Hispanic community.[86] Many artists have acknowledged José as an influence, including Cristian Castro,[87] Vicente Fernández,[88] Alejandro Fernández,[89] Nelson Ned, Pepe Aguilar, Kalimba, Erik Rubin, Manuel Mijares,[90] Lupita D'Alessio, Diego Verdaguer, Reyli, Chayanne, Luis Fonsi and Marc Anthony.[91]
In 1997, José was inducted into Billboard Latin Music Hall of Fame.[92] He received the Billboard Latin Music Lifetime Achievement Award in 2013.[93]
In 2002, José José was awarded the
In 2006, Televisa produced a TV homage to José José in Acapulco, where singers such as Manoella Torres, Francisco Céspedes, and Gualberto Castro performed several of his greatest hits live.
People went mute when he walked onstage ... We were just amazed when he came out, stood there and sang a song with such mastery. He was like an angel. It revolutionized my mind, and little by little I understood that that's what I wanted to do.
In July 2008,
In 2007, a
In February 2004, for his contribution to the recording industry, José José received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at 7036 Hollywood Blvd.[103][104] He was posthumously given the Living Legend Award by the Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame in 2019.[105]
Tributes
Latin
On 30 November 2010, Mexican singer Cristian Castro released
In 2009, Kalimba recorded an album, Amar y Querer: Homenaje A Las Grandes Canciones (Love and Desire: A Tribute to the Great Songs), which featured some of the most iconic Latin ballads, among them: "Amar y querer", "Desesperado", "Volcán", and "El Triste".[109]
On 25 October 2019, 100,000 people paid homage to José during a rainstorm in the Zócalo of Mexico City.[110]
Filmography
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1972 | Buscando Una Sonrisa | Film | |
1972 | Un sueño de amor | David Granados | Film |
1974 | La carrera del millón | Film | |
1977 | Variedades de media noche | Singer | Episode: "El príncipe de la canción" |
1983 | Los secretos de José José | Himself | Film |
1984 | Siempre en domingo | Himself | Film |
1985 | Gavilán o Paloma |
José Sosa "José José" | Film |
1988 | Sabor a mí | Alvaro Carrillo | Film |
1995 | Perdóname Todo |
Film | |
2005 | Sueño | Mystery Musician | Film |
2006 | Double Tap | Mob Leader | Film |
2006–2007 | La fea más bella | Erasmo Padilla | TV series; Co-lead role |
2007 | Objetos perdidos | Singer | Voice, Episode: "Objeto 1" |
2009 | Melate el corazón | Himself | Film |
Selected discography
Year | Title | Label |
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1967 | Los PEG | RVV EP1 (México) |
1967 | Anina y Pepe Sosa | Orfeon (México) |
1969 | Cuidado | RCA (México)/Arcano Records (US) |
1970 | La Nave del Olvido | RCA (México)/Arcano Records (US) |
1970 | El triste | RCA (México)/Arcano Records (US) |
1971 | Buscando una sonrisa | RCA (México)/Arcano Records (US) |
1972 | De pueblo en pueblo | RCA (México)/Arcano Records (US) |
1972 | Cuando tú me quieras | RCA (México)/Arcano Records (US) |
1973 | Hasta que vuelvas | RCA (México)/Arcano Records (US) |
1974 | Vive | RCA (México)/Arcano Records (US) |
1975 | Tan cerca... Tan lejos | RCA (México)/Arcano Records (US) |
1976 | El príncipe | RCA (México)/Arcano Records (US) |
1977 | Reencuentro | Ariola (México)/Pronto Records (US) |
1978 | Volcán | Ariola (México)/Pronto Records (US) |
1978 | Lo pasado, pasado | Ariola (México)/Pronto Records (US) |
1979 | Si me dejas ahora | Ariola (México)/Pronto Records (US) |
1980 | Amor, amor | Ariola (México)/Pronto Records (US) |
1981 | Romántico | Ariola (México)/Pronto Records (US) |
1981 | Gracias | Ariola (México)/Pronto Records (US) |
1982 | Mi vida | Ariola (México)/Pronto Records (US) |
1983 | Secretos | Ariola (México/US) |
1984 | Reflexiones | Ariola (México/US) |
1985 | Gavilán o paloma | Ariola (México/US) |
1985 | Promesas | Ariola (México/US) |
1986 | Siempre contigo | Ariola (México/US) |
1987 | Soy así | Ariola (México/US) |
1988 | Sabor a mí
|
Ariola (México/US) |
1989 | ¿Qué es el amor? | BMG Ariola (México/US) |
1990 | En las Buenas... y en las Malas | BMG Ariola (México/US) |
1992 | 40 y 20 | BMG Ariola (México/US) |
1994 | Grandeza mexicana | BMG (México/US) |
1995 | Mujeriego | BMG (México/US) |
1997 | Tesoros | BMG (México/US) |
1998 | Y algo más | BMG (México/US) |
1998 | Distancia | BMG (México/US) |
2001 | Tenampa | BMG (México/US) |
See also
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