Passion and Pain: The Life of Hector Lavoe

Passion and Pain: The Life of Hector Lavoe
by Marc Shapiro

Passion and Pain: The Life of Hector Lavoe
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Author: Marc Shapiro
Edition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2007-06-26
ISBN: 0312373074
Number of pages: 224
Publisher: St. Martin's Griffin
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  • ISBN13: 9780312373078
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Book Review: Surprisingly Very Good...considering
Summary: 5 Stars

I am a huge fan of Marc Anthony, J.Lo? Not so much however; J.lo is magnificent in her role of Puchie, as for Marc he is a total dead ringer for Hector. The husband and wife team bought to the screen what Tom and Nicole could NOT do on eyes wide shut. At some moments in the movie you can actually see where it was very hard for Marc and J.lo to be ugly to one another. This movie will move you in a way you would not think possible. I remember Hector he is the love of my youth and there could never be another. Not only do I reccomend this movie highly, it will change your opinion of J.Lo, and possibly resulting in making you a fan of hers.

Summary of Passion and Pain: The Life of Hector Lavoe

From the poverty-stricken streets of Ponce, Puerto Rico to the vibrant barrios of New York City, HECTOR LAVOE became the singer of all singers, and the driving-force behind the Salsa movement in the mid-1960s. His popularity rivaled that of his contemporaries, Tito Puente, Celia Cruz and Johnny Pacheco.
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Behind the music, Hector's life was filled with drugs, alcohol and women. An endless stream of tragedy plagued him including: a gun-related accident that killed his son, Hector's ninth floor jump from a hotel window and?his death in 1993 from AIDS.
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But Hector's pristine voice, one-of-a-kind stage performances, sold-out concerts and bestselling albums were what his fans remember most and what made him an international icon. His music brought joy to legions of people, and it continues today.

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