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'''''The Escorts''' (later '''The Do's & Don'ts''''') are a 50's and 60's [[Rock and roll]] band from [[Iowa]], [[United States]]. The Iowa Rock 'N Roll Music Association's Hall of Fame inducted this band in the year that the Hall of Fame was started, [[1997]]. They were one of the first bands in Iowa to play Rock and Roll music, starting in 1959. They released more 45 rpm records than any other Iowa band in the 1960s. They performed in ballrooms all over Iowa and traveled out-of-state as well. They are one of the few bands to perform for over 45 years. See related article [[The Escorts / The Do's & The Don'ts (album)]]. |
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| Name = Randy Barrera |
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| Nickname = Randy |
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| Background = solo_singer |
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| Birth_name = Luis Miguel Gallego Basteri |
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| Nicknames = The [[Mexican]] Sun, The King, Luismi['''EL SOL'''], The Idol, El Astro |
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| Born = {{birth date and age|1970|4|19}} |
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| Instrument = Vocal |
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| Genre = [[Latin Pop]], [[Bolero]], [[Crooner]], [[Mariachi]], [[Ballad]] |
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| Occupation = Singer |
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| Years_active = 1981–present |
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| Label = [[Warner Music Group|WEA]] |
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| URL = [http://www.luismigueloficial.com Luis Miguel Oficial] |
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<!--Please see discussion before changing his nationality status -->'''Luis Miguel Gallego Basteri''' (born [[April 19]], [[1970]]), known as '''Luis Miguel''', is a [[Puerto Rico|Puerto Rican]]-born [[Mexico|Mexican]]-raised [[pop music|pop]] [[singer]]. He is best known for his smooth, [[crooner|crooning]] vocals and romantic ballads. Luis Miguel has been one of the most popular singers in [[Latin America]] since the early 1980s, and is commonly referred to as ''El Sol de México'' ("The Sun of Mexico"). |
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==Suggested reading== |
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Luis Miguel has won four [[Latin Grammy Awards]] and five [[Grammy Award]]s, and received a Star on the [[Hollywood Walk of Fame]] at the age of 26. Luis Miguel has sold (according with Warner) 90 million albums worldwide <ref>[http://www.miwml.com/luismiguel Warner Music Latino]</ref> <ref>[http://www.periodicodigital.com.mx/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=56110&Itemid=67 Luis Miguel pondra su disco en preventa]</ref>, but other sites claim that Luis Miguel has sold 100 million albums <ref>[http://www.los40.com.mx/artista.asp?id=581336 Los 40 Principales]</ref> |
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Iowa Rocked! The 1960s (2nd edition)By Tom Tourville |
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(Midwest Publications, 56 pages saddlestitched; 1996) |
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== Early life == |
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Luis Miguel was originally thought to have been born in [[Mexico]], as he grew up in the state of [[Veracruz]]. However, in the early 1980s it was reported in the press that he had actually been born in [[Puerto Rico]] during a very brief stay in the island by his parents. After it became public knowledge that he was born in Puerto Rico, the [[Politics of Mexico|Mexican government]] granted him citizenship. When asked if he recognizes the fact that he was born in Puerto Rico, he goes on to say that he still considers himself 100% Mexican. |
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*[http://www.EscortsDosDonts.com/ The Escorts / Do's & Don'ts] |
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*[http://www.iowarocknroll.com/ The Iowa Rock 'N Roll Music Association] |
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He is the son of the late Spanish singer Luisito Rey and Italian-born actress Marcela Basteri. Luis Miguel's mother disappeared some time in 1987, with her whereabouts unknown to the public ever since, although she is claimed to be still alive and living in a mental institute. He has two younger brothers, Sergio and Alejandro, whom he supports financially. These are some of the only details known about Luis Miguel's family life. |
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Luis Miguel Gallego Basteri (born April 19, 1970), known as Luis Miguel, is a Puerto Rican-born Mexican-raised pop singer. He is best known for his smooth, crooning vocals and romantic ballads. Luis Miguel has been one of the most popular singers in Latin America since the early 1980s, and is commonly referred to as El Sol de México ("The Sun of Mexico"). Luis Miguel has won four Latin Grammy Awards and five Grammy Awards, and received a Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame at the age of 26. Luis Miguel has sold (according with Warner) 90 million albums worldwide [1] [2], but other sites claim that Luis Miguel has sold 100 million albums [3]
Early life
Luis Miguel was originally thought to have been born in Mexico, as he grew up in the state of Veracruz. However, in the early 1980s it was reported in the press that he had actually been born in Puerto Rico during a very brief stay in the island by his parents. After it became public knowledge that he was born in Puerto Rico, the Mexican government granted him citizenship. When asked if he recognizes the fact that he was born in Puerto Rico, he goes on to say that he still considers himself 100% Mexican.
He is the son of the late Spanish singer Luisito Rey and Italian-born actress Marcela Basteri. Luis Miguel's mother disappeared some time in 1987, with her whereabouts unknown to the public ever since, although she is claimed to be still alive and living in a mental institute. He has two younger brothers, Sergio and Alejandro, whom he supports financially. These are some of the only details known about Luis Miguel's family life.