Luis Alberto Spinetta, nicknamed "El Flaco", was an Argentine singer, guitarist, composer, writer and poet. One of the most influential rock musicians of Argentina, he is widely regarded as one of the founders of Argentine rock, which is considered as the first incarnation of Spanish-language rock. Born in Buenos Aires in the residential neighbourhood of Belgrano, he was the founder of iconic rock bands including Almendra, Pescado Rabioso, Invisible, Spinetta Jade, and Spinetta y Los Socios del Desierto. In Argentina January 23rd is celebrated as "Día Nacional del Músico" in honor of Spinetta's birth.
Spinetta performing with Almendra at Festival Pinap, 1969.
Charly García and Spinetta in 1984.
Argentine rock is rock music composed or performed by Argentine bands or artists mostly in Spanish.
Sandro y Los del Fuego in 1961.
Charly Garcia during Sui Generis farewell concerts, 1975
Invisible in 1974.
Soluna, 1976.