Willie Colón
Willie Colón (1950–2026) was an American singer, record producer and musician.
Also recorded as Willie Colon; William Anthony Colón; William Anthony Colon.
Overview
Recorded at birth as William Anthony Colón Román.
Born at The Bronx in 1950, died at The Bronx in 2026.
In detail
the recorded working language is English.
Subjects and genres recorded for the work are salsa, boogaloo and bolero.
Membership is recorded of Willie Colón & Héctor Lavoe and Willie Colón & Rubén Blades.
Works named in the authority record are El Malo, The Hustler, Guisando, Cosa Nuestra, Asalto Navideño and La Gran Fuga.
Distinctions recorded are Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award, International Latin Music Hall of Fame, Latin Songwriters Hall of Fame and Latin Grammy Hall of Fame.
Sources
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Willie Colón”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
Consult the sourcereference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q1388336: Willie Colón
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