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Joe Arroyo (Alvaro José Arroyo González) was born on 1 November, 1955 in Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia, is a Colombian salsa singer, songwriter. Discover Joe Arroyo's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 55 years old?
| Popular As |
Alvaro José Arroyo González |
| Occupation |
Singer-songwriter, record producer, musician, |
| Age |
55 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Scorpio |
| Born |
1 November 1955 |
| Birthday |
1 November |
| Birthplace |
Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia |
| Date of death |
26 July, 2011 |
| Died Place |
Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia |
| Nationality |
Colombia
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He is a member of famous Songwriter with the age 55 years old group.
Joe Arroyo Height, Weight & Measurements
At 55 years old, Joe Arroyo height not available right now. We will update Joe Arroyo's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
| Physical Status |
| Height |
Not Available |
| Weight |
Not Available |
| Body Measurements |
Not Available |
| Eye Color |
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| Hair Color |
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Who Is Joe Arroyo's Wife?
His wife is Jacqueline Ramon (m. 2005–2011), MORE
| Family |
| Parents |
Not Available |
| Wife |
Jacqueline Ramon (m. 2005–2011), MORE |
| Sibling |
Not Available |
| Children |
Dinkol Arroyo, Tania Martelo Arroyo, MORE |
Joe Arroyo Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Joe Arroyo worth at the age of 55 years old? Joe Arroyo’s income source is mostly from being a successful Songwriter. He is from Colombia. We have estimated Joe Arroyo's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| House |
Not Available |
| Cars |
Not Available |
| Source of Income |
Songwriter |
Joe Arroyo Social Network
Timeline
Álvaro José Arroyo González (also known as Joe Arroyo or El Joe; 1 November 1955 – 26 July 2011) was a Colombian salsa and tropical music singer, composer and songwriter.
He is considered one of the greatest performers of Caribbean and Salsa music in his country as well as Latin America.
Arroyo's Salsa song "La Rebelión" is one of the most famous songs in the genre and considered one of the best Salsa songs of all time.
Joe Arroyo was born and raised in the neighborhood Nariño in Cartagena.
Arroyo's singing career began very early, when at the age of eight he sang in brothels in Tesca, a red-light zone in his hometown.
In the beginning he sang with groups like "Los Caporales del Magdalena", "Manuel Villanueva y su Orquesta", "La Protesta" and "Super Combo Los Diamantes", in 1971 he recorded with "La Promiscua".
As is mentioned, pronounced, remarked, and showed by him in some of his songs "...En la Plaza de Majagual, Sincelejo..."
Joe did concerts as a young singer in this city, place, downtown.
In 1971 Arroyo had his biggest opportunity of becoming a nationally known artist.
He was discovered by Julio Ernesto Estrada, the bass player and director of the band Fruko y sus Tesos and signed up with Colombian record label Discos Fuentes.
With Fruko, El Joe recorded timeless classics such as "Tania" and "Manyoma".
He performed with the band for ten years until 1981 when he began his solo career leading his band, named "La Verdad" (The truth).
Joe Arroyo became very successful by mixing salsa, cumbia, porro, soca, compas (or konpa), zouk and other music from the African Diaspora in a unique style.
Some of his most famous songs are "Rebelión", "La Noche", "Tania", "El Ausente" and "En Barranquilla Me Quedo".
Arroyo was forced to cancel several performances due to his health problems.
On more than one occasion, he was thought to be dead because of his abrupt absences from media attention.
Joe Arroyo had to go through surgery because of problems with his eyes.
He was once seriously ill for about three months due to a problem with his thyroid, even though many had attributed it to drug abuse, which the singer denied in Rolling Stone magazine, Argentina in January 2004.
Arroyo died in Barranquilla on 26 July 2011, after spending nearly a month in hospital due to multiorgan failure.
During his stay in the hospital his health deteriorated.
The day before his death, doctors announced the singer was suffering from several organ failures including renal and heart failure and he was given his final sacrament by the local bishop.
The singer died at 7:45 local time.
Between June and December 2011 the RCN channel broadcast a soap opera based on the singer's life called El Joe, la leyenda (The Joe, the legend).
On 9 November 2011, Shakira was honored as Latin Recording Academy Person of the Year and performed a cover of Arroyo's song "En Barranquilla Me Quedo" at the Mandalay Bay Events Center as a tribute to the singer.
Joe Arroyo received two nominations, and in 2011 he was presented with a posthumous career award.
A three-meter tall bronze and copper statue of Arroyo was unveiled in Cartagena, Colombia in 2013.
Geotrigona joearroyoi, a species of bee discovered in 2014 in Colombia, was named in honour of Arroyo.
A Latin Grammy Award is an accolade by the Latin Academy of Recording Arts & Sciences to recognize outstanding achievement in the music industry.
