Gustavo Cerati, the Argentinian songwriter who gave generations of Latin Americans rock anthems in their own language, died on Thursday in Buenos Aires after a prolonged illness.
The rock star's family announced his death with a post on the singer's official Facebook page.
Cerati was most famous for his work with Soda Stereo, one of the first Spanish-language rock bands to achieve massive international success.
Active from 1982 to 1997, the band began by imitating English-language outfits such as The Cure, but eventually developed a distinctive voice that incorporated elements of traditional Latin American music.
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1985's Cuando pase el temblor ("When the earthquake is over") used synthesizers and electric guitars, but didn't shy away from the pan flutes common in Andean music.
From Argentina to Mexico, we'll miss you, Cerati!
