1. Juan Fernando Silvetti Adorno, professionally known as Bebu Silvetti or simply Silvetti, was an Argentine-Mexican pianist, composer, conductor, arranger, and record producer.
11 Facts About Bebu Silvetti
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Bebu Silvetti was the father of six children, including the actress Anna Silvetti.
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Bebu Silvetti worked in the music of successful films and telenovelas in Mexico.
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Bebu Silvetti was born in the city of Quilmes, Argentina, located in the province of Buenos Aires, approximately 17 kilometers from the capital city of Buenos Aires.
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Bebu Silvetti started his piano education at the age of six.
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At 19, Bebu Silvetti left Argentina to go to Spain where he stayed a few years working as a pianist at some of the most popular jazz clubs of the time.
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Bebu Silvetti continued arranging, composing and producing mostly for other artists.
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Bebu Silvetti achieved many successes and accolades throughout his long and prolific career.
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In 2004, Bebu Silvetti was honored posthumously as recipient of the 2003 Latin Grammy Award for Producer of the Year for his work on "Hasta Que Vuelvas" by Luis Miguel, "Quien Da un Peso Por Mis Suenos" by Armando Manzanero featuring Alex Lora and the albums Rocio Durcal.
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Bebu Silvetti died at the age of 59 from respiratory failure caused by complications from lung cancer treatment.
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Bebu Silvetti's hit track "Spring Rain" was remixed by DJ YOSHITAKA for the Japanese music game beatmania IIDX 13 DistorteD.