Pedro Suárez-Vértiz
Biography
Pedro Suárez-Vértiz Alva (13 February 1969 – 28 December 2023) was a Peruvian singer-songwriter and guitarist. He founded the rock band Arena Hash in 1987 alongside his brother Patricio Suárez-Vértiz, Arturo Pomar, and Christian Meier. Following the band's disbandment a few years later, he launched a successful solo career.
In 2004, Suárez-Vértiz was recognized with the Orgullosamente Latino (Proudly Latin) award and was named Best Latin Soloist of the Year in Mexico. He became known for his large-scale concerts, rhythmic vocal style, and extensive collection of guitars. He was also noted for his personal lifestyle choices, including abstaining from alcohol and tobacco, as well as his philanthropic efforts.
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His song "Los Globos del Cielo" was ranked number 14 on Billboard magazine’s 2020 list of The 25 Timeless Masterpieces of Rock in Spanish. His albums "Póntelo en la lengua" and "Ponerme a Volar" are among the best-selling albums in Peru.
Solo albums
(No Existen) Técnicas para olvidar (1993)
Póntelo en la lengua (1996)
Degeneración Actual (1999)
Anécdotas (2003)
Play (2004)
Talk Show (2006)
Pedro Suárez-Vértiz (2007)
Amazonas (2009)
Amazonas Uncut (2010)
Ponerme a Volar (2011)
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