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Miguel Ríos
Born Miguel Ríos Campaña
1944–present
About Miguel Ríos
Miguel Ríos is a pioneer of Spanish rock, active since the early 1960s. His 1970 adaptation of Beethoven, Himno a la alegría, became a worldwide hit and remains one of the most successful Spanish songs internationally. His 1982 live album Rock & Ríos is considered a landmark of Spanish rock. He toured for five decades before a celebrated farewell in 2010.