Tito Puente Net Worth

Tito Puente was a pioneering Latin salsa composer born in New York City on April 20, 1923. He created numerous hits and won five Grammy Awards for his unique and distinctive music sound. He was a major influence in the Latin music scene and his legacy continues to live on.
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Age, Biography and Wiki

Birth Day April 20, 1923
Birth Place New York City, NY
Age 97 YEARS OLD
Died On Jun 1, 2000 (age 77)
Birth Sign Taurus

💰 Net worth: $5 million (2024)

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About

Pioneering Latin salsa Composer who created numerous hits and won five Grammy Awards for his distinctive music sound.

Before Fame

He studied at the Julliard School of Music under the GI Bill and started his popular orchestra in the 1950s.

Trivia

He made over 100 albums in all and wrote close to 200 original compositions, earning the title El Rey de los Timbales or The King of the Timbales.

Family Life

He was married to Margaret Asencio from 1963 to 2000. He had three children named Tito Jr., Audrey and Richard. His father was a factory foreman, and his mother first enrolled him in piano lessons.

Associated With

He appeared in the movie "The Mambo Kings," starring Antonio Banderas.