Antonio Vega (singer) facts for kids
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| Birth name | Antonio Vega Tallés |
| Born | 16 December 1957 |
| Died | 12 May 2009 (aged 51) Madrid, Spain |
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Antonio Vega Tallés (also known as Antonio Vega) was a famous Spanish pop singer and songwriter. He was born on December 16, 1957, and sadly passed away on May 12, 2009.
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About Antonio Vega
Antonio Vega was born in Madrid, Spain. When he was young, he took a special test and scored very high, showing he was very smart. He went to school at the Liceo Francés de Madrid. It was there, at just 14 years old, that he performed for the first time.
Many people think Antonio Vega was one of the most important songwriters in Spanish pop music. He became famous when Spain became a democracy. His songs were very personal and full of feeling. This made both his fans and music critics really admire him.
In April 2009, Antonio became very ill and had to stop his music tour. He sadly passed away on May 12, 2009, after a serious illness.
His Music Career
In 1978, Antonio Vega helped create a band called Nacha Pop. They started from another band called Uhu-Helicopter. In 1980, Nacha Pop released their very first album. The band played music together until 1988. After that, Antonio started his own music career as a solo artist.
His Music Albums
Solo Albums
- Studio Albums
- 1991 – No me iré mañana
- 1994 – Océano de sol
- 1998 – Anatomía de una ola
- 2001 – De un lugar perdido
- 2005 – 3000 noches con Marga
- Live Albums
- 2002 – Básico (This was a live concert recorded in Madrid)
- Compilations
- 1992 – El sitio de mi recreo (A collection of his best slow songs)
- 2004 – Escapadas (An album where he worked with other artists)
With Nacha Pop
- Studio Albums
- 1980 – Nacha Pop
- 1982 – Buena disposición
- 1983 – Más números, otras letras
- 1984 – Una décima de segundo
- 1985 – Dibujos animados
- 1987 – El momento
- Live Albums
- 1988 – Nacha Pop 1980–1988 (A live album)
- 2008 – Tour 80-08 Reiniciando (This was a live recording with 2 CDs and a DVD)
Other Collaborations
- With Un Mar al Sur
- 2008 – Un sueño compartido
- With Marta Sánchez
- 2010 – Escrito Sobre el Viento (on Marta Sánchez's album De Par en Par)
See also
In Spanish: Antonio Vega para niños
