About
Cuban bassist, composer and musical arranger who came to the public's attention as the director of the group Los Van Van. He is credited with bringing the concept of electronic instrumentation to Cuba.
Before Fame
He began working as a musician in cabaret orchestras in 1957.
Trivia
He won a 1999 Grammy Award for Best Salsa Performance for Llego...Van Van - Van Van Is Here.
Family Life
His sons' names are Samuel and Juan.
Associated With
Rudy Sarzo and Cachao López are other well-known bassists who were born in Cuba.
