Frank was the son of Anthony "Tone" and Mandy Ruiz; brother to Ariel Ruiz; Fianc to Jennifer Yanez; father to Annalise Nicole; grandparents: Carol and Juan Puente Sr. and Russell and Maria. Its organizer, focused the narrative of the festival on an anti-drug message, and noted in a later interview that Ruiz was an example of an unexpected death caused by a life of excess that had impacted him personally. [50] The announcement of his performance drew a sizable crowd. [128] Despite being hand-selected, Cruz acknowledged that Ruiz had a unique style and that he had no interest in copying it, or replacing him, or becoming a contemporary version of Ruiz. He performed at this event along with: Lalo Rodrguez, Roberto Torres, Jos Alberto "El Canario", Luis Enrique, Servando y Florentino, Hansel, Luisito Carrin, Paquito Guzmn, Tommy Olivencia, Adalberto Santiago, Tito Allen, Son Iy, and local artist Caco Senante. Hedonistic salsa singer's star supernova'ed in the 1980s & '90s until fast-paced lifestyle proved the death of him. Enjoy Frankie Ruiz's latest songs and explore the Frankie Ruiz's new music albums. His contract with TH-Rodven expired during his sentence, but it was extended due to pre-established obligations, which led to the schedule of two albums before he was released. [25][28] He was allowed a temporary return to Puerto Rico, where he did some recording with Vinny Urrutia. During the decade that followed his death, Viti decided to keep his brother's music alive, singing his hits as he grew successful throughout Latin America, particularly in Peru and Colombia. Following the death of his brother, Juan Flix Ruiz, his addictions were exacerbated and begun affecting his general health. He also noted that since the event was an homage of sorts to his father, his repertoire included several of his classics including "Bailando", "La cura," "Puerto Rico", "Soy tuyo" and "Desndate mujer", as well as original songs. He was still a child when he made his recording debut with Charlie Lopez y Su Orquesta. The album achieved platinum sales status and which were used to sustain his family. Following the promotional photos, the couple returned to New Jersey for medical follow up. He was a major figure in the salsa romntica subgenre that was popular in the 1980s and early 1990s. In 1982, Ruiz joined Tommy Olivencia and his Primerisima Orquesta, replacing Gilberto Santa Rosa as vocalist. "Bailando" was nominated in the category of Tropical Song of the Year at the 1993 Lo Nuestro Awards. However, he was protective of his voice, usually speaking in a low tone, and performing exercises to help him perform, leading to a dichotomy between his singing and conversation tones which surprised new acquaintances. Led by singles "Desndate Mujer" and "Mujeres", the album sold over 300,000 copies and earned Ruiz the Latin Artist of the Year Billboard Music Award. The 1999 Puerto Rican Festival of Massachusetts was dedicated to Ruiz, and featured Viti as one of its invited performers. [78][79][80] However, he was not satisfied with the initial results, realizing that his voice was worsening. [127], During the summer of 2003, four singles composed for Ruiz, but never recorded, resurfaced at the hands of Urrutia. Despite his obvious talents as a vocalist, Ruiz was plagued by drug and alcohol dependency and a thirst for hard living. One of these performances earned him an award at a show held at the Majestic Theater in Paterson. Full Name Frankie Ruiz Date Of Birth October 3, 1958 Died August 9, 1998, University Hospital, Newark, New Jersey, United States Profession Singer Children Frankie Ruiz, Jr. Parents Francisco Torresola, Hilda Estrella Ruiz Siblings Juan Flix Ruiz IMDB http://imdb.com/name/nm3536636 Allmusic http://www.allmusic.com/artist/mn0000169578 He became known for his improvisational skills, something that he expressed with creativity and expressiveness through his voice, and which were described as capable of turning mediocre lyrics into a hit song. Fan reaction to his work was diverse. Both joined a local music group led by Charlie Lpez known as Orquesta Nueva (otherwise known as The Charlie Lpez Orquesta), as vocalist and bass player, and started performing salsa at talent shows. On November 8, 1997, he made a return appearance at the Tropicana club in North Bergen, New Jersey. Led by singles "Desndate Mujer" and "Mujeres", the album sold over 300,000 copies and earned Ruiz the Latin Artist of the Year Billboard Music Award. [120] He also noted that since the event was an homage of sorts to his father,[120] his repertoire included several of his classics including "Bailando", "La cura," "Puerto Rico", "Soy tuyo" and "Desndate mujer", as well as original songs. His local debut was scheduled for El Da Nacional de la Zalsa, a long running salsa event that is organized by Z-93, the largest local event of its nature, held at Hiram Bithorn Stadium on March 25, 2012. His body was placed in a golden coffin and a vigil began at Ortiz Funeral Home in the Bronx as he had planned. The 1999 Puerto Rican Festival of Massachusetts was dedicated to Ruiz, and featured Viti as one of its invited performers. At this event, figures like Elas Lops and the La Mulenze orquesta performed some of his singles such as: "Esta cobarda", "La rueda", "T me vuelves loco", "Bailando", "Irona" and "Mi libertad". According to our Database, He has no children. His final single going on to become a hit. [134], Ruiz was not particularly motivated by money or wealth, but rather by a sense that it was his destiny to become a singer. [5] In 1998, Ruiz died due to complications from liver disease. He recorded the hit singles "Fantasa de un capintero" and "Como lo hacen", which were followed by "Lo Dudo", "Primero Fui Yo", Como Una Estrella", and "Que Se Mueran de Envidia". Photo: Drew Barrymore . He was a major figure in the salsa romntica subgenre that was popular in the 1980s and early 1990s. A compilation album titled Historia Musical de Frankie Ruiz also reached the top of the Billboard list. During this process, he studied the work of his father extensively, but focused on creating his own personal style instead of copying, but he did adopt the pseudonym of El Hijo de la Salsa in his father's honor. During the following week, Ruiz's condition deteriorated rapidly, and he was unable to care for himself. The latter stages of his career were affected by a rocky relationship with his son, and an unstable singing career. As he became its lead singer and recorded the hit single titled "La Rueda" ("The Wheel"), the band was renamed Frankie Ruiz y La Solucin and he toured with it for three years. $3.99 delivery Feb 10 - 15 . Ruiz launched his solo career in the mid-'80s. Shortly afterwards, on August 9, 1998, Ruiz died from complications from AIDS. Ruiz was born in Paterson, New Jersey to Frank Torresola and Hilda Ruiz, Puerto Ricans who had moved to the city. His former booking agent, Carrie Snchez, acknowledged that they had been preparing for this event since he first fell ill. The municipality of Carolina, Puerto Rico also held tribute shows as part of its Noches de Msica Tropical series. Led by the singles "T Con l" and "La Cura", the record became the number-one Billboard Tropical Album. [14] At this event, figures like Elas Lops and the La Mulenze orquesta performed some of his singles such as: "Esta cobarda", "La rueda", "T me vuelves loco", "Bailando", "Irona" and "Mi libertad". He suffered from years of drug and alcohol abuse. Their relationship was not well received by her religious family, who tried to enroll him in rehabilitation centers, and the couple relocated. [120], On September 20, 2003, Ruiz, Jr. made his debut as a musician in an homage to his father that was held in Tenerife called Va por ti, Frankie, singing the single Puerto Rico and joining several groups in recreating his father's repertoire. During the tour that followed, Ruiz performed in unconventional locales including a soccer stadium (in Colombia) and a bullring in Tenerife, Spain. Within the Latino community, he was regarded as "one of the best salseros ever", and Puerto Ricans abroad were particularly fond of it because it brought back memories of their homeland. [16] In 1982, Ruiz joined Tommy Olivencia and his Primerisima Orquesta, replacing Gilberto Santa Rosa as vocalist. [21] During the tour that followed, Ruiz performed in unconventional locales including a soccer stadium (in Colombia)[22] and a bullring in Tenerife, Spain. On July 17, 1998, he was admitted to University Hospital and required assistance to do basic chores. [96] In Puerto Rico, news of his condition were released by PolyGram. Frankie Ruiz (, 1958 - , 1998) was a famous Puerto Rican salsa singer. FRANK RUIZ OBITUARY Frank E. Ruiz, MD was born on June 1, 1952 and was tragically taken from his life on earth on Monday, July 9, 2007. However, he was not satisfied with the initial results, realizing that his voice was worsening. [110] Among the artists performing were: Tito Rojas, Ismael Miranda, Roberto Roena and his former bands La Solucin and the Tommy Olivencia Orquesta. The event was highlighted by a parade where his hits, especially "Puerto Rico", were played over the speakers. [7] His body was placed in the Martnez Funeral Home, while the city mayor ordered flags to be flown at half mast out of respect. However, by the morning of August 9 his condition was critical and continued worsening until 11:40p.m., when he died at the age of 39. Ruiz eventually grew tired of dietary restrictions and protocols and at the insistence of Salvador, became a born again Christian. In August, Ruiz decided to propose as his last request, which was accepted. As the wake was opened to the public, the same reaction seen in New York repeated itself. [27][38] For this achievement, the song won the award for "Tropical/Salsa Hot Latin Track of the Year" at the 1997 Billboard Latin Music Awards. [5] The quality of his performances was commonly characterized by an empathy between him and his public, where Ruiz would attempt to entertain a lively audience to the point of exhaustion and anthropomorphized the masses as a single entity, his "Public". During this timeframe he outsold Sergio Vargas, Gilberto Santa Rosa, Xavier, Juan Luis Guerra, Jerry Rivera, and Rey Ruiz. The singer attempted instead to record the themes using his own style as an homage, naming his production Huellas (meaning "footprints") in reference to the trailblazing done by Ruiz decades earlier. That same year, Nino Segarra released an album titled Romntico Salsero, which included that homage single, "Homenaje A Frankie Ruiz". Despite his condition, Ruiz tried to be amicable with both strangers, family, and acquaintances who visited daily. [120] It was only after seeing the masses mourning, and singing his songs, that Ruiz, Jr. embraced his role as the son of someone of influential in the genre, and accepted the responsibility of continuing this legacy. [7] Afterwards his custody passed to his parents and he was raised in Union City, along his brothers Viti and Juanito. Frank would not want to be remembered for the senseless. Residents of Patterson played it on boomboxes and the local store quickly sold all of his albums. On September 20, 2003, Ruiz, Jr. made his debut as a musician in an homage to his father that was held in Tenerife called Va por ti, Frankie, singing the single Puerto Rico and joining several groups in recreating his father's repertoire. The municipal government later renamed an auditorium next to the Palacio de Recreacin y Deportes in Ruiz's honor. He noted the number of people present at the event, and the emotions and admiration expressed during it. Following the performance of this production, Ruiz became one of several soloists who popularized the subgenre known as salsa romntica, including Eddie Santiago, Lalo Rodrguez, Tony Vega, Gilberto Santa Rosa and Tito Nieves. [106] His coffin was covered by the flag of Puerto Rico, which became an ubiquitous gift brought by the masses visiting the funeral house. He was a major figure in the salsa romntica subgenre that was popular in the 1980s and early 1990s. While in jail, Ruiz underwent a detoxification process. For three days thousands of fans paid their respects. He was 40 years old. Recording of the new album began on May 3, 1998, in Santurce, Puerto Rico. In 1999, the municipality of Mayagez dedicated their yearly fiesta patronal to Ruiz; Viti was featured as guest singer. In Paterson, Ruiz received his primary . Although his mother implored on music director Roberto Rivera to audition him, Ruiz was not taken seriously until the band's lead singer failed to show for a night club engagement. Frankie Ruiz was born in Paterson, New Jersey to Frank Torresola and Hilda Ruiz, a Puerto Rican couple who had moved to the city. There they settled at Barrio Balboa to live with his grandmother, and other family members. [40], During the decade that followed his death, Viti decided to keep his brother's music alive, singing his hits as he grew successful throughout Latin America, particularly in Peru and Colombia. He recorded the hit singles "Fantasa de un capintero" and "Como lo hacen", which were followed by "Lo Dudo", "Primero Fui Yo", Como Una Estrella", and "Que Se Mueran de Envidia". The former peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart. His final appearance took place at the Crystal Nightclub in Miami on April 24, 1998, during which Ruiz made an effort to hide his discomfort. [85], Later that week, his condition worsened and he was admitted to University Hospital's intensive care unit. During this time, he developed a friendship with the Joe Salvador, trough which he met Rosemary Salvavador, a whose family sponsored the performances of him and his brothers. The former peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart. He was a major figure in the salsa romntica subgenre that was popular in the 1980s and early 1990s. A compilation album titled Historia Musical de Frankie Ruiz also reached the top of the Billboard list. [14] He recorded the hit singles "Fantasa de un capintero" and "Como lo hacen", which were followed by "Lo Dudo", "Primero Fui Yo", Como Una Estrella", and "Que Se Mueran de Envidia". His was remembered by an event organized by SalSoul to commemorate its 50th Anniversary. Within the Latino community he was regarded as "one of the best salseros ever", and Puerto Ricans in the diaspora were particularly fond of it because it brought back memories of their homeland. Early years Born Jose Antonio Torresola Ruiz, he was born and raised in Paterson, New Jersey.
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