24 years after his death, one night in June 2000, the name of Rodrigo Bueno It continues in people’s memories. From his childhood to his time of glory, the young man with blue hair, a bright smile and owner of a unique and captivating personality knew how to make his way in the industry to the top. Born in Córdoba on May 24, 1973, He never left behind his beliefs, his passion for Belgrano and his roots. By 1999, Rodrigo was experiencing his greatest success. At the time, The man from Córdoba gave between 25 and 30 concerts a weekincluding nightclubs, television and events.
Today El Potro, interpreter of melodic songs such as “From January to January”tributes like “The Hand of God” or “A Long Road to Heaven”, and classics from all the holidays like “Yerba mala”, “The best of love” either “I am Cordobés” He would have turned 51. Although he is not physically there, his memory prevails.
Rodrigo Alejandro Bueno was born on May 24, 1973 in Córdoba, and since he was a child he showed a natural affinity for music. At the age of two, he appeared on television for the first time, in the program “Fiesta de quartet”, where he sang alongside La Mona Jiménez, who by then was already a legend of the quartet. That first step began a career that, although brief, would be fast and very successful.
Rodrigo appeared on television at the age of 5 singing with Mona Jiménez in “Fiesta de quartet”. Little did he know that this would begin a successful, but short career in the quartet.
At the age of five, Rodrigo recorded his first album of children’s songs and collaborated as a preteen with the band Chébere in several shows, an experience that made him decide to leave school to dedicate himself fully to music. Later, he auditioned to join the band Manto Negro, where he sang for several years, although he did not achieve much impact at that time.
In 1987, after his father decided to encourage him as a soloist, he recorded his first album in Buenos Aires, The photo of your body, which was followed by Learning to Live, which he presented live on the emblematic dancer Fantático Bailable. Over time, Rodrigo began to be recognized in the tropical music scene, standing out for his energy and charisma on stage.
In 1995, he released the album Sabroso under the Sony Music label., but the following year he signed with Magenta Discos, a contract that, unfortunately, left him with only 1% of royalties from record sales (and which would later generate controversy). However, Rodrigo began to explore various genres, such as salsa and merengue, until he realized that his true strength was the quartet. Thus, he achieved radio success, national fame and awards with albums such as Lo Mejor del Amor, La Leyenda Continues and Cuarteteando.
His rise and tragic end
In December In 1999, Rodrigo released the album A 2000, which he promoted with a series of three sold-out concerts at the Astral theater in Buenos Aires. His manager, José Luis Gozalo, helped multiply the success of the album nationally with an innovative agreement with Azul TV and Editorial Atlántida, who re-released the album in magazine kiosks in a “reviposter” format.
The album “A 2000” was promoted in reviposter format, which made its national success multiply easily.
During the summer of 2000, Rodrigo went on a tour of 49 recitals, bringing together 100,000 people in a single concert in Mar del Plata and, in April of that year, in boxing shorts and a bathrobe, he reaffirmed his drawing power with 13 consecutive shows at the Luna Park stadium (a record never seen at that venue).
Rodrigo achieved an absolute record at Luna Park by doing 13 consecutive recitals, something that had never happened in that famous theater.
At that point in his career, Rodrigo’s life was a whirlwind of activity, but he still always found the energy to continue delivering passionate shows to his fans. He was at the peak of his popularity, enjoying public adoration and industry recognition until, At dawn on June 24, 2000 – exactly one month after turning 27 – a tragic road accident put an end to his promising career.
An eternal colt galloping in the sky
Rodrigo was returning to Buenos Aires after giving a show at City Bell when his red Ford Explorer truck was involved in a fatal crash on the La Plata-Buenos Aires Highway. According to testimonies, between kilometers 24 and 25 near Ezpeleta, a white 4×4 Blazer with tinted windows blocked the path of the vehicle that Rodrigo was driving, causing the singer to lose control and overturn on the pavement.
Rodrigo, who was not wearing a seat belt, was thrown and died after hitting his head on the pavement. Fernando Olmedo, son of the renowned comedian Alberto Olmedo, also fell from the vehicle and suffered serious injuries that caused his death shortly after. Also present in the accident were his ex-wife Patricia Pacheco and her son Ramiro, who were unharmed, as well as Alberto Pereira and Jorge Moreno, who suffered some injuries.
Initial expert reports indicated that the front and rear doors of the vehicle opened during the overturns, causing the victims to fall. Hours before his death, Rodrigo had recorded an episode of the program La Bible y el Calefón with Jorge Guinzburg, and then had dinner at the famous El Corralón restaurant before heading to City Bell.
Rodrigo’s death left Argentina immersed in the deepest sadness, a singer who lived intensely and left a musical history that continues to resonate in the hearts of Argentines.
Source: INFOBAE
