Luis Alberto Spinetta: Father of Argentine Rock Dies at 62

Luis Alberto Spinetta was an Argentine singer, guitarist and poet. Born on January 23, 1950, in Buenos Aires, he formed the band Almendra as a teenager.

He led Almendra, Pescado Rabioso, Invisible and Spinetta Jade and recorded the landmark album Artaud. He is widely considered a founder of Argentine rock and won the Gardel de Oro in 2009.

He was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2011. Spinetta died in Buenos Aires on February 8, 2012, at age 62. Argentina celebrates his birthday as National Musician's Day.

Achievements: Gardel de Oro (2009), founder of Argentine rock.

Birth: January 23, 1950 - Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Profession: Singer-songwriter.

Interesting Facts: January 23 is National Musician's Day in Argentina.