Leo Dan facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Leo Dan
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| Birth name | Leopoldo Dante Tévez |
| Born | March 22, 1942 Villa Atamisqui, Santiago del Estero Province, Argentina |
| Died | January 1, 2025 (aged 82) Miami, United States |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 1963–2025 |
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Leopoldo Dante Tévez (known as Leo Dan) was a famous Argentine singer and songwriter. He was born on March 22, 1942. Leo Dan made over 20 music albums during his long career. He was very popular in Argentina and Mexico, especially in the late 1900s.
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Life and Music Career
Leo Dan created many popular songs. Some of his biggest hits include "Como te extraño, mi amor", "Te he prometido", and "Ojos Azules". He loved Mexican music and recorded many songs with mariachi bands. His voice fit perfectly with the mariachi sound. This helped him become famous around the world.
Leo Dan lived in the United States. He was one of the main singers of the "Nueva Ola" (New Wave) music style. This music was very popular in Latin America during the 1960s and 1970s. He had a smooth voice and a unique way of singing. He also wrote most of his famous songs himself.
In 2012, Leo Dan received a special award. The Latin Recording Academy gave him the Lifetime Achievement Award. This award honored his amazing career in music.
One of his hit songs, "Te he prometido", was featured in a famous movie. It was used in the 2018 film Roma. This movie won many awards, including Oscars and Golden Globes.
Leo Dan passed away on January 1, 2025, at the age of 82.
Music Albums
Leo Dan released many albums throughout his career. Here are some of them:
- 1963 – Leo Dan
- 1964 – Como Te Extraño Mi Amor
- 1969 – Te He Prometido
- 1975 – Esa Pared
- 1979 – Ahora Con Mariachi
- 1986 – Ojos Azules
- 2013 – Leo, Escribo y Canto
- 2018 – Celebrando a una Leyenda
Films
Leo Dan also appeared in some movies:
- Cómo te extraño (1966)
- Story of a Poor Young Man (1968)
See also
In Spanish: Leo Dan para niños
- List of best-selling Latin music artists
