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Argentine Rock Icon Indio Solari Dies at 77
5 Jun
Summary
- Indio Solari, frontman of Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota, has died.
- He was 77 and passed away at his home due to Parkinson's complications.
- Solari was a highly influential and enigmatic figure in Argentine rock music.
Indio Solari, the enigmatic frontman of the iconic Argentine rock band Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota, died on Friday at 77. His death occurred at his home in Parque Leloir, within the Buenos Aires metropolitan area. Officials confirmed the passing, citing complications from Parkinson's disease as the cause.
Born Carlos Alberto Solari, he was a deeply influential figure in Latin American rock. His work with Patricio Rey, from the late 1970s through the early 2000s, shaped a generation with its unique lyrical style and independent spirit. Following the band's dissolution, Solari continued his musical career with Los Fundamentalistas del Aire Acondicionado, maintaining a massive following.
Solari had been open about his battle with Parkinson's disease, which had increasingly limited his ability to perform. His family had recently debunked reports of a stroke, confirming he was undergoing routine medical checks. His passing marks the end of an era for Argentine rock.
