A Dedication: Gustavo Cerati

There have been few musicians in the world more influential than Gustavo Cerati. The early jazz artists of the 20th century expanded so many borders, then the early rockers of England made a huge impact, and of course followed the American and British rockers of the mid-twentieth century; but few have truly put a stamp on the twentieth century music scene the way Cerati has.

From the beginning, his work with Soda Stereo took Latin America by surprise. He was the voice of the continent in the late 1980s and early 90s. After leaving the band in the late 90s, his solo work was monumental in shaping rock music even in the United States. His work Bocanada preceded the big electronic rock/pop fad. 

His music was my high school album. So many memories are linked to his songs, that I still get goose-bumps from his voice in En La Cuidad de la Furia, from Ultimo Concierto Disco A. What hapenned to him is extremely sad. He hasn't left us in body yet, but his soul is some where in music heaven. He will be missed, but never forgotten. His music will live in the memories of my generation.

Here are a couple of videos spanning a portion of his career (from Soda to Adios):