Dámaso Pérez Prado

Dancer

Birthday December 11, 1916

Birth Sign Sagittarius

Birthplace Cuba

DEATH DATE Sep 14, 1989 (72)

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About

Cuban musician who is known as the "King of Mambo."

Before Fame

He played piano and the organ as a child.

Trivia

His cha-cha version of "Cherry Pink and Apple Blossom White" held the No. 1 spot on the Billboard charts for 10 straight weeks.

Family Life

He had two children with his wife.

Associated With

Prado and Cachao Lopez are well known Mambo dancers.