| Born: Jan 1, 1917 in Havana, Cuba | Avg.User Rating: 1 Ratings |
| Died: Jun 16, 2003 in West Miami, FL |
| Styles: Tropical, Bolero, Cha-Cha, Exotica |
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| Biography: Although not as well-known to music audiences as Xavier Cugat or Pérez Prado, pianist and composer René Touzet was easily as influential in popularizing Latin rhythms in the U.S. In fact, his best-known cha cha, "El Loco," provided the inspiration for "Louie Louie," one of rock's most notorious songs. ...Read full biography |
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