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Singer
Juan Carlos Cobos
Famoose for
Singing tango with Osvaldo Pugliese’s orchestra.
Milonguera · Caminito soleado
- Born
- 5 June 1928
- Birthplace
- Punta Alta
- Died
- 10 November 1999
More people
Juan Carlos Cobos
Juan Carlos Cobos was an Argentine tango singer, born Lorenzo Joaquín Pires. His best-known recordings came during a brief period with Pugliese.
Early life
Training
Grew up in La Plata, studying at an industrial school and taking guitar and singing lessons.
Career
- Teenage years
Early performance
Debuted with the Lucini Quartet.
- 1953
Pugliese orchestra
Joined after an audition.
- 1953–1954
Recordings
Recorded seven tracks with the orchestra.
Selected work
Milonguera
A successful recording with Pugliese.
Caminito soleado
Recorded a duet with Alberto Morán.
Beyond work
Stage names
Used Alberto Ortiz before adopting Juan Carlos Cobos.
Sources & photo credit
Biography and career ↗Biographical references ↗Original photograph. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.
Photo: Unknown authorUnknown author. Public domain · Original image. Cropped and displayed in monochrome.