Aug 11, 2015
Gustavo Cerati’s 56th Birthday
This Doodle’s Key Themes
When he was 9 years old, Gustavo Cerati’s parents gave him his first guitar. Thus began the long career of one of the most unique, inspiring, and cherished Ibero-American rock musicians of all time.
Gustavo Cerati started his first band only a few years later. When Soda Stereo formed in 1982, Gustavo and his bandmates broke the mold on Latin rock, captivating Spanish-speaking audiences throughout the Americas, all the way across the ocean to Spain. After 15 years as a band, they said an emotional goodbye with El Último Concierto (The Last Concert).
Gustavo wasn’t done setting the stage for Latin rock. As a solo act, he’d release 5 albums and receive dozens of awards for his influence on Latin rock. His larger-than-life musical persona was so beloved that his passing in 2014 inspired tributes from musicians like Shakira and U2.
In today’s Doodle drawn by Kevin Laughlin, Gustavo strums his guitar while we thank him with his iconic words, “Gracias totales!” Take a listen to Gustavo Cerati and the musicians he influenced on his Google Play Music radio channel.
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Cuando tenía 9 años, Gustavo Cerati recibió su primera guitarra de parte de sus padres, dando comienzo a la carrera de uno de los más celebrados e inspiradores músicos de rock en español de la historia.
Gustavo comenzó Soda Stéreo, su primera banda en 1982. Soda rompió los moldes del rock latino, cautivando fanáticos de toda América e incluso llegando a España. Luego de 15 años de éxito, Soda se despidió en El Último Concierto en el estadio de River Plate en 1997.
La música de Gustavo abrió el camino a muchas bandas de rock latinoamericano. Su talento musical fue aclamado por millones, incluyendo artistas de primera línea como U2 o Shakira que le ofrecieron tributos luego de su fallecimiento.
En el doodle de hoy, diseñado por el artista Kevin Laughlin, Gustavo toca la guitarra mientras le agradecemos usando sus míticas palabras, “Gracias Totales”.
Te invitamos a escuchar a Gustavo Cerati y a los músicos que él inspiró en la Radio especial diseñada en Google Play Music.
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