Jose Feliciano is one of the most successful musical figures who has worked with several icons, including John Lennon, Paul McCartney, Jim Morrison, Bill Withers, and Johhny Cash. A passionate boy, who left his school to play music, Jose later carved his name in the music history with over fifty albums and the famous Christmas song, Feliz Navidad.
In 1987, Jose received the Star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame for Recording at 6541 Hollywood Boulevard in Hollywood, California.
Jose Feliciano Brief Wiki
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Date Of Birth: 1945 Birthday: 10 September |
Nationality: Puerto Rican |
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Birth Place: Lares, Puerto Rico |
Ethnicity: Caucasian |
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Age: 74-Year-Old |
Height: 5 feet and 5 inches |
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Birth Sign: Virgo |
Net Worth: $12 million |
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Occupation: Music Artist/Composer/Arranger |
Partner(s): Janna Merlyn Feliciano (m. 19 October 1965 to 15 January 1979), Susan Omillan (m. 2 August 1982 to present) |
Jose Feliciano's Bio & Family Details; Is He Dead Or Alive?
Jose Feliciano was the fourth among eleven children of his parents. He was born on the 10th of September in 1945 in Lares, Puerto Rico. As for the physical attributes, the music artist stands at a height of 5 feet and 5 inches.
He was five when he moved to Spanish Harlem, New York City, where he made his first musical appearance at the Teatro Puerto Rico in The Bronx.
Currently, Jose, the legendary Puerto-Rican singer, ages seventy-four-year-old and is still alive, to date.
Jose Feliciano's First Wife Is Also A Singer
Jose's romantic life has filled him with two partners throughout his life. Previously, he shared a marital tie with Puerto Rican singer Janna Merlyn Feliciano, aka Hilda Perez. They tied a nuptial knot on 19 October 1965 and were married for thirteen years.
While in a relationship, Jose and Jannah maintained a professional bond as well. Jannah was Jose's first manager and tour promoter. She and Jose collaborated in a song named Virgo in 1974 and also classic Christmas tune 'Felíz Navidad.'
Jose Feliciano with his first wife, Janna Merlyn Feliciano (©: Wikimedia CC 3.0)
Janna, who carved her name as Hilda Perez in the music industry, has several songs in her career. Her works include the writing and arrangement of the musical credits, including Find Somebody, Susie-Q, Tale Of Maria, Where Is My Woman, Simple Song, and many others.
Despite their cherished bond, the couple decided to separate after thirteen years of their wedding and finalized their divorce on 15 January 1979.
He Has Three Children From His Second Wife
After three years of Jose's divorce with Jannah Merlyn Feliciano, he married Susan Omillian on 2 August 1982. Currently, the happily married couple is in the long bond of thirty-seven years.
Jose Feliciano with his second wife, Susan Omillan (©: Roger Weber/wbur.org)
In thirty-seven years of a marital tie, the pair have welcomed three children, Melissa Feliciano, Jonathan Feliciano, and Michael Feliciano. Currently, the family resides in their Weston, Connecticut house.
All About Jose's Net Worth And Career
Jose Feliciano enjoys a considerable net worth of $12 million that he derives from his music career.
His journey in the music industry began in the 1960s and gained the spotlight with his folk-pop soul albums. Since he hailed from the 60s music background, his collaboration with Johhny Cash, Quincy Jones, Frank Sinatra, and Bing Crosby comes with no surprise.
He also composed and starred in many television sitcoms such as Chico and the Man and Kung Fu. Jose's music credits from the eighties collection mark his Latin hits and a guest appearance on the albums of John Lennon, Bill Withers, and Joni Mitchell.
Jose Feliciano's Songs And Tours
Some of the hit songs of Jose Feliciano are Chico and the Man, Rain, California Dreamin', Pegao, and many others. Similarly, he has released more than fifty albums, including Feliciano, As You See Me Now, Americano, Steppin' Out, Escenas de Amor, Che Sara, and The Voice & Guitar of Jose Feliciano.
With such music credits in his name, the 74-year-old composer is set for his tour in 2020. In March 2020, he will be at the concerts in Mars Music Hall Huntsville, Arvest Bank (the Kansas City), The Lyric Theatre (Birmingham), and Q-Factory (Amsterdam).
Facts About His Hit Song 'Feliz Navidad'
Feliz Navidad is a classic bilingual holiday song that plots the wishes and prayers of Christmas. 'Feliz Navidad, próspero año y Felicidad' translates as 'Merry Christmas, a prosperous year and happiness' in English.
Feliz Navidad is one of the most downloaded and aired Christmas songs in the United States. It was a song from Jose's 1970's album, which is covered by several artists like Thalia and Celion Dion.
This song reached number 70 on the Billboard Hot 100 in early 1998 and 44 on the Billboard Hot 100 in January 2017.
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