WORLD NEWS: Mourning in Latin American rock for the death of Felipe Staiti, leader of Enanitos Verdes
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Argentine rock is in mourning. Felipe Staiti, guitarist and founder of the group Enanitos Verdes, died on Monday at the age of 64. Staiti was hospitalized due to severe dehydration at the Italian Hospital in the province of Mendoza, the city where he was born, as was the group. Health complications led to his death, according to Argentine media reports. Local media Los Andes pointed out that, at the end of 2024, after a tour of Latin America to celebrate the 40th anniversary of the band’s first album, Staiti contracted a bacterial infection in Mexico which, added to his celiac condition, led to a serious health crisis. For this reason, shows at festivals such as Santiago Rocks in Chile, as well as dates in Colombia and Peru, were canceled. “With deep regret we regret the sensitive death of Felipe Staiti, historic guitarist of Enanitos Verdes, a great person and friend. His talent, dedication and passion for music left an indelible mark on entire generations and in the history of rock in Spanish,” his manager, William Ramírez, wrote on Instagram. The news was also confirmed by Diego Gareca, Secretary of Culture of Mendoza. “With deep sadness we say goodbye to the beloved Felipe Staiti, an immense talent from our land and a fundamental piece of the history of Mendoza rock. The culture of Mendoza loses one of its most brilliant and irreplaceable guitarists. We will remember your music forever. See you always, Felipe!”, he wrote. The legacy of Enanitos Verdes ‘Lamento Boliviano’, by Enanitos Verdes, is considered by experts to be one of the most representative anthems of Latin American rock and is part of the 14 studio albums and four live albums left by the band, founded in 1979. The song had recently surpassed one billion views on Spotify, becoming one of the most emblematic songs in Spanish rock to reach this milestone. The band was working on a greatest hits album with national and international guests and was planning a tour of the United States with the Spanish group Hombres G for June and July. Currently, the only surviving member of the initial lineup is drummer Daniel Piccolo, who retired in 2009. Vocalist and bassist Marciano Cantero passed away in 2022. Staiti had since assumed the role of vocalist for the band. With EFE and local media
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