Argentine folk legend Piero, whose “Mi Viejo” moved the world, dies at 81
- Piero laid to rest in Buenos Aires on the 7th local time as his death was announced through his official social media accounts
- Musical giant who captivated all of Latin America with his 1969 debut hit “Mi Viejo” (“My Father”)
- Inducted into the Latin Grammy Hall of Fame in 2007 and received the Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2016
- Last connected with fans through a 60th anniversary tour last year as tributes pour in from the global Latin music community
Argentine legendary singer-songwriter Piero (81, born Piero Antonio Franco De Benedictis), whose distinctive clear and resonant voice moved the hearts of Latin music fans across generations, has died. He was 81.