Lorenzo Antonio
Encyclopedia
Lorenzo Antonio, is an American
singer
and songwriter
of Latin (Mexican
) origin well recognized in the 1980s and 1990s particularly in Mexico and Latin America where he has sold millions of records. He also enjoyed a comeback in the late 1990s. Although most of his output is in Spanish
, he has released songs in English
as well.
very early. His sisters Carolina, Kristyna, Rosamaria and Verónica also formed a musical formation called Sparx
. He had his first success in 1982, when he was just 12 years old and sang with his sisters in a songwriting competition at the festival Juguermos a Cantar with the winning song "Vamos a Jugar". They appeared at the competition as "Lorenzo Antonio y Su Grupo" (Lorenzo Antonio and His Group).
In 1983, he performed as the opening act for Menudo
at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City
. In October 1983, he represented Mexico at a festival, America, Este Es Tu Cancion in Orlando, Florida
His big success came through Busco Un Amor that was certified gold, Antonio followed it with the platinum-selling album Doce Rosas, which included the Latino hits, "Dile," "No Llorare," "El Idioma Del Amor," and the title-track "Doce Rosas".
After 1985, Antonio temporarily retired from performing to concentrate on his studies at the University of New Mexico
, but continued to write and co-produce albums for his sisters' group Sparx.
He resumed his career in 1993, releasing the first of two tribute CDs to honor the influence of Mexico-born singer-songwriter
Juan Gabriel
. He released the second volume entitled Tributo 2 two years later. He followed that up with a number of albums most notably Siempre Te Amare. Antonio has also collaborated with Sparx on many albums in the 19909s and the 2000s including Sparx Y Lorenzo Antonio Cantan Corridos in 1996 and Sparx Y Lorenzo Antonio Cantan Corridos: Vol. 2 in 1998.
He has had numerous well-known hits including most notably "Doce Rosas", "No soy de Roca", "No lloraré" and "Ella y tu".
Others (date unclear)
Collections
Joint albums (Lorenzo Antonio and Sparx)
United States
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singer
Singing
Singing is the act of producing musical sounds with the voice, and augments regular speech by the use of both tonality and rhythm. One who sings is called a singer or vocalist. Singers perform music known as songs that can be sung either with or without accompaniment by musical instruments...
and songwriter
Songwriter
A songwriter is an individual who writes both the lyrics and music to a song. Someone who solely writes lyrics may be called a lyricist, and someone who only writes music may be called a composer...
of Latin (Mexican
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
) origin well recognized in the 1980s and 1990s particularly in Mexico and Latin America where he has sold millions of records. He also enjoyed a comeback in the late 1990s. Although most of his output is in Spanish
Spanish language
Spanish , also known as Castilian , is a Romance language in the Ibero-Romance group that evolved from several languages and dialects in central-northern Iberia around the 9th century and gradually spread with the expansion of the Kingdom of Castile into central and southern Iberia during the...
, he has released songs in English
English language
English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria...
as well.
Career
Lorenzo Antonio wanted to become a singer when he was very young. He also learned playing guitarGuitar
The guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
very early. His sisters Carolina, Kristyna, Rosamaria and Verónica also formed a musical formation called Sparx
Sparx (US band)
Sparx is an American musical band of Latin origin. The band is composed of the four Sanchez sisters Verónica, Rosamaria, Kristyna and Carolina. Their brother Lorenzo Antonio is also a renowned singing artist in his own right. They were known beginning with their childhood career, in the 1980s...
. He had his first success in 1982, when he was just 12 years old and sang with his sisters in a songwriting competition at the festival Juguermos a Cantar with the winning song "Vamos a Jugar". They appeared at the competition as "Lorenzo Antonio y Su Grupo" (Lorenzo Antonio and His Group).
In 1983, he performed as the opening act for Menudo
Menudo (band)
Menudo was a Puerto Rican boy band that was formed in the 1970s by producer Edgardo Díaz, releasing their first album in 1977. The band achieved much success, especially during the 1980s, becoming the most popular Latin American teen musical group of the era....
at Azteca Stadium in Mexico City
Mexico City
Mexico City is the Federal District , capital of Mexico and seat of the federal powers of the Mexican Union. It is a federal entity within Mexico which is not part of any one of the 31 Mexican states but belongs to the federation as a whole...
. In October 1983, he represented Mexico at a festival, America, Este Es Tu Cancion in Orlando, Florida
Orlando, Florida
Orlando is a city in the central region of the U.S. state of Florida. It is the county seat of Orange County, and the center of the Greater Orlando metropolitan area. According to the 2010 US Census, the city had a population of 238,300, making Orlando the 79th largest city in the United States...
His big success came through Busco Un Amor that was certified gold, Antonio followed it with the platinum-selling album Doce Rosas, which included the Latino hits, "Dile," "No Llorare," "El Idioma Del Amor," and the title-track "Doce Rosas".
After 1985, Antonio temporarily retired from performing to concentrate on his studies at the University of New Mexico
University of New Mexico
The University of New Mexico at Albuquerque is a public research university located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, in the United States. It is the state's flagship research institution...
, but continued to write and co-produce albums for his sisters' group Sparx.
He resumed his career in 1993, releasing the first of two tribute CDs to honor the influence of Mexico-born singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriter
Singer-songwriters are musicians who write, compose and sing their own musical material including lyrics and melodies. As opposed to contemporary popular music singers who write their own songs, the term singer-songwriter describes a distinct form of artistry, closely associated with the...
Juan Gabriel
Juan Gabriel
Alberto Aguilera Valadez , better known by his stage name Juan Gabriel , is a Mexican singer and songwriter who is one of the most famous living representatives of the Mexican ranchera, ballad, mariachi, and pop music....
. He released the second volume entitled Tributo 2 two years later. He followed that up with a number of albums most notably Siempre Te Amare. Antonio has also collaborated with Sparx on many albums in the 19909s and the 2000s including Sparx Y Lorenzo Antonio Cantan Corridos in 1996 and Sparx Y Lorenzo Antonio Cantan Corridos: Vol. 2 in 1998.
He has had numerous well-known hits including most notably "Doce Rosas", "No soy de Roca", "No lloraré" and "Ella y tu".
Personal life
- Lorenzo Antonio comes from a musical family. His father Amador Sanchez was a musician, songwriter, and record producer known as Tiny Morrie. His mother, Gloria Puhl, was a vocalist who has recorded two albums. His grandmother was a concert producer in Albuquerque who produced shows by Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, and James Brown. His uncle, Albert Sanchez was the lead singer and leader of the band Bandido and a renowned musician known as Al HurricaneAl HurricaneAlberto Nelson "Al Hurricane" Sanchez is a New Mexican Latin musician known as the "Godfather of New Mexico Music." He is a household name throughout New Mexico due to his success in his home state.-Early life:...
dubbed Godfather of New Mexico Music. - He dated Lucero on the 1980s, but broke after engagement.
- He enjoyed a comeback also as a model and was declared as one of the most desirable male figures after publishing Lorenzo Antonio: Calendario 2009.
- Lorenzo Antonio is also very much involved in charity through "Sparx Lorenzo Antonio Foundation" in close cooperation with his sisters. Since 2001, date of its establishment, the foundation distributes college scholarships for New Mexico high school students.
Albums
- 1983: Busco Un Amor
- 1984: Doce Rosas
- 1987: Doca Rosas
- 1988: El Amigo Es
- 1993: Mi Tributo a Juan Gabriel
- 1995: Tributo 2 (Mi Tributo a Juan Gabriel Vol 2)
- 1997: El No Te Quiere
- 1998: Siempre Te Amare
- 2005: Calendario de Amor
- 2005: Canta Rancheras y Mas...
- 2005: Dile
- 2006: A Escondidas (2006)
- 2007: Hablemos De Amor
- 2007: Lorenzo Antonio Mis éxitos en inglés
- 2009: Amores
- 2011: Quedate Conmigo
Others (date unclear)
- Estas En Mis Dominios
- Rancheras
- Rancheras Vol. 2
- Entre otros
- Pura Miel
Collections
- Coleccion De Oro - Algo Para Recordar (3 CDs)
- Lorenzo Antonio (1982)
- Lorenzo Antonio (1983)
- Lorenzo Antonio (1984)
- Lorenzo Antonio (1985)
- Lorenzo Antonio (1986)
- Lorenzo Antonio (1989)
- Lorenzo Antonio (1999) (Balboa)
Joint albums (Lorenzo Antonio and Sparx)
- Sparx y Lorenzo Antonio Cantan Corridos (1996)
- Sparx y Lorenzo Antonio Cantan Corridos Vol. 2 (1998)
- Lorenzo Antonio y Sparx Corridos Famosos Con Mariarchi (2007)
- Lorenzo Antonio y Sparx Grandes Exitos Con Mariachi
- Para Las Madrecitas
- ¡Fiesta!
- ¡A Bailar!