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José Feliciano

1945 - Today

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José Montserrate Feliciano García (Spanish pronunciation: [xoˈse feliˈsjano]; born September 10, 1945) is a Puerto Rican musician. He recorded many international hits, including his rendition of the Doors' "Light My Fire" and his self-penned Christmas song "Feliz Navidad". Music genres he explores consist of fusion of many styles, such as Latin, blues, jazz, soul and rock music, created primarily with the help of his signature acoustic guitar sound. In the United States, Feliciano became popular in the 1960s, particularly after his 1968 album Feliciano! Read more on Wikipedia

His biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. José Feliciano is the 144th most popular musician (up from 167th in 2019), the 2nd most popular biography from Puerto Rico and the most popular Puerto Rican Musician.

José Feliciano is most famous for his rendition of the song "Light My Fire" by The Doors.

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Among MUSICIANS

Among musicians, José Feliciano ranks 144 out of 3,175. Before him are Heinrich Ignaz Franz Biber, Buddy Holly, Nat King Cole, Hank Marvin, Barry Gibb, and Frank Farian. After him are Arnaut Daniel, Roger Glover, Robert Smith, Glenn Miller, Chet Baker, and Rudolf Schenker.

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Contemporaries

Among people born in 1945, José Feliciano ranks 60. Before him are Jean Nouvel, Michael J. Smith, Slobodan Praljak, Jacky Ickx, Yochanan Vollach, and Neil Young. After him are Richard R. Schrock, Roger Glover, Ram Nath Kovind, Anton Zeilinger, Christoph Schönborn, and Ibrahim Boubacar Keïta.

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In Puerto Rico

Among people born in Puerto Rico, José Feliciano ranks 2 out of 77. Before him are Raul Julia (1940). After him are Joaquin Phoenix (1974), Rita Moreno (1931), Ricky Martin (1971), José Ferrer (1912), Benicio del Toro (1967), Luis Guzmán (1956), Emiliano Mercado del Toro (1891), Amaury Nolasco (1970), Héctor Lavoe (1946), and Eddie Gómez (1944).

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Among MUSICIANS In Puerto Rico

Among musicians born in Puerto Rico, José Feliciano ranks 1. After him are Eddie Gómez (1944), and Omar Rodríguez-López (1975).

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