Sandro

Sandro

1945-08-19 – 2010-04-01 (age 64) Buenos Aires City, Buenos Aires, Argentina
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Biography

Roberto Sánchez-Ocampo (August 19, 1945 – January 4, 2010), better known by his stage names Sandro or Sandro de América, was an Argentine singer and actor. He is considered a pioneer of Argentine rock for being one of the first rock artists to sing in Spanish in Latin America. He edited 52 official records and sold eight million copies although other sources state that he sold over 22 million. The single "Rosa, Rosa" sold two million copies, being his most recognizable and famous song. Another of his hits, "Tengo" was given 15th place among the 100 best Argentine rock songs by both MTV and Rolling Stone magazine. In Latin America he was often compared to Elvis Presley at the height of his popularity.

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Muchacho
Muchacho

1970

as Muchacho

Subí que te llevo
La vida continúa
Gitano
Gitano

1970

as Roberto Vega

Quiero llenarme de ti
Quiero llenarme de ti

1969

as Roberto (Sandro)

Destino de un capricho
Destino de un capricho

1972

as Daniel Mariño

Embrujo de amor
Embrujo de amor

1971

as Toxzo

El deseo de vivir
El deseo de vivir

1973

as Rolo Medina

Operation Rosa Rosa
Operation Rosa Rosa

1974

as Alex Durand

Siempre te amaré
Tú me enloqueces