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Born Jose Antonio Torresola Ruiz, he was born and raised in Paterson, New Jersey. His parents moved from Puerto Rico to the United States in search of a better way of life. In Paterson, Ruiz received his primary and secondary education. As a child he enjoyed singing to the tunes of salsa and as a young man joined a local band called The Charlie Lopez Orchestra. With this band he recorded his first song Salsa Buena (Good Salsa). In 1976, Ruiz moved to Mayagüez, Puerto Rico with his mother after his parents divorced.

In Puerto Rico, Ruiz became a fan of a salsa band called La Solucion, directed by Roberto Rivera and learned all of their songs. He attended every concert and show. On one occasion, Ruiz’s mother asked Rivera to give her son an opportunity to sing in the band, but to no avail. However, as fate would have it, in 1977, Ruiz was present at one of their shows where the lead singer did not show up. Rivera felt that he had no other choice but to give Ruiz a try. He was a success and was hired by Rivera. With La Solucion, Ruiz re-recorded a new version of Salsa Buena. He performed with the band for three years.

In 1980, Ruiz joined Tommy Olivencia and his Primerisima Orchestra. His youth and style known as Sensual Salsa helped to bring in a new generation of salsa followers. His first major “hit” was Lo Dudo (I doubt it) which was previously covered by José José.

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  • juniorlavoe

    como descargo la musica?¡

    27 Jan 2012 Reply
  • HectorOmarRoman

    QUE VIVA el MAESTRO FRANKIIIIIE RRRRRRUIZ ! [2]

    21 Dec 2011 Reply
  • Kershlaus91

    QUE VIVA el MAESTRO FRANKIIIIIE RRRRRRUIZ !

    20 Sep 2011 Reply
  • May_Bebop

    siempre con frankie en el corazon..

    22 Jul 2011 Reply
  • MrRoberth

    sin lugar a duda este para mi gusto fue y seran un gran artista y muy bien representando a la SALSAEROTICA todos sus temas fueron exitos

    18 May 2011 Reply
  • lupitafan

    Lo mejor de la salsa. El rey.

    11 May 2011 Reply
  • LUZYAMIL

    EL PAPA DE LA SALSA!!! QED Y SU MUSICA VIVA PARA SIEMPRE!!!

    15 Mar 2011 Reply
  • feloburgos

    Bravo Frankie, todavía sigues dejando huella con tu música...

    21 Jan 2011 Reply
  • TraceD31

    RIP cousin still <3 your music

    21 Jan 2011 Reply
  • Lmor1267

    I like this music Im boricua pa que sepa 100 hasta la muerte

    7 Nov 2010 Reply
  • montymedic

    Tremendo talento perdido

    15 Aug 2010 Reply
  • germsan1

    Frankie your sound has made ME a true BORICUA.

    6 May 2010 Reply
  • jose_fco18

    Lo Mejor! (Y)

    13 Apr 2010 Reply
  • kingv84

    Simply the best!

    21 Mar 2010 Reply
  • bkboricua5290

    descanse en paz Frankie....sigue siendo el papa de la salsa....ahora y siempre! <333

    21 Nov 2009 Reply
  • BORICUASOLITARI

    hoy en dia hay muchas imitaciones de este boricua de pura sepa de mayagues PUERTO RICO PERO FRANKIE SIGE SIENDO #1 EN EL MUNDO ,cantaba salsa desde los 80~yo lo conosi en persona en mi pueblo de aguadilla,en PUERTO RICO, y era tremenda persona , descanse en pas ""el papa de la salsa.

    14 Aug 2009 Reply
  • jonanre

    d best!

    25 May 2009 Reply
  • chinacat1967

    PUERTORRIQUEÑO DEL NÚMERO UNO...

    22 May 2009 Reply
  • AGPPR

    esta cancion me hace querer regresar a mi tierra

    19 May 2009 Reply
  • songorocosongo

    Frankie me hace falta pero la rueda sigue rodando y en su musica vivira para siempre!

    24 Mar 2009 Reply
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