Patato Valdez RIP

[buckoh]

Here's a link to the NY Times article on Patato. He left quite a legacy! Buck
http://www.nytimes.com/2007....mc=eta1

[afrocubarico]

buckoh,
Thanks for posting this link to the Times. I was hoping that there'd be mention of Patato's death in the Times, Voice, etc..

I love the matching Kangol and drums in the picture they used!

afrocubarico

[Firebrand]

it's confirmed. Just got a call from a percussion mentor (Victor Sterling) who works with Steve Berrios (the drummer). He died of respiratory failure. Dec. 4th. I'll post more info as I get it.

[bongosnotbombs]

Seems like we have lost a lot of great conguero's in the last year or so.

Patato.
Ray Barretto.
Anga.

So sad, especially Anga leaving so soon. At least Ray and Patato lived long full lives.

Still very sad to see them go.

[Changuiri]

SEEN PATATO LIVE ONE TIME IN BEANTOWN WITH MARIO BAUZA AROUND THE TIME BAUZA HAD MADE A STRONG COMEBACK. PAYED 10 DOLLARS FOR THE SHOW, IF I REMEMBER RIGHT HE WAS SITTING ON TOP OF A 5GALLON BUCKET WITH A BIG PILLOW FOR COMFORT, TREMENDO! DESCANSA EN PAZ NEGRITO LINDO!!!

[Changuiri]

Le pondre un vaso de aqua y una vela en mi boveda!
Carlos "Patato" Valdez Ibaye 'baye torun!

Que pena me da!

Sinceramente,

Onile!

ESO VALE MI HERMANO!

[pavloconga]

Seems like we have lost a lot of great conguero's in the last year or so.

Patato.
Ray Barretto.
Anga.

So sad, especially Anga leaving so soon. At least Ray and Patato lived long full lives.

Still very sad to see them go.

Sad news about Patato (R.I.P.) A great conguero, a legend.

In 2007, the world also lost two great elders of the drums, Cuban rumberos:
Esteban "Chacha" Vega Baccalao
and
Mario "Chavalonga" Dreke

R.I.P.



Edited By pavloconga on 1197120954

[JohnnyConga]

THE ONE AND ONLY PATATO VALDES!. . . .Johnny Conga R.I.P.

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[pcastag]

Those totico and patato albums are classic. Love hisplaying, he will be missed. Looks like Candido, aguabella and peraza are the only guys left here in the US from that generation.
PC

[franc]

i read the news in ''descarga web site'' may he rest in peace!! surely will be missed. se nos fue a rumbear con los otros grandes rumberos!! paz for family and friends!!
my best to all in the forum!! take care!! FELIZ NAVIDAD!!! MUCH HEALTH AND SUCCESS IN THIS COMING YEAR AND ALWAYS TO FAMILIES AND ALL IN THIS GREAT FORUM!!! ache, franc ♪

[GuruPimpi]

Patato!
Enjoy the eternity as you brought us the beauty of tumbadoras playing and widening the borders of techniques! A great man with a great desire for groove!

Rest in peace,

Primoz