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Born on March 10, 1958, Frankie Ruiz was from Paterson, New Jersey, United States. Frankie Ruiz was credited as a musician, singer and composer. Death is recorded on August 9, 1998, at the age of 40.
My Take
Frankie Ruiz is, to me, one of the essential voices of salsa romantica. Coming out of Paterson, New Jersey, he carried that aching, sensual tone that defined the genre's late-80s peak. I find it telling that he confessed percussion was his true second love, because you can feel that rhythmic instinct pulsing under every vocal line. Losing him at forty was a genuine tragedy for Latin music. His life was turbulent, but the warmth in his recordings never cooled. Any honest history of salsa's golden era has to make room for him.
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- Name (English)
- Frankie Ruiz
- Name (Japanese)
- フランキー・ルイス
- Reading
- ふらんきー・るいす
- Born
- March 10, 1958 – August 9, 1998
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Pisces / Dog
- Origin
- Paterson, New Jersey, United States
- Occupation
- musician / singer / composer / conductor
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- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Frankie Ruiz born?
Born March 10, 1958.
When did Frankie Ruiz die?
Died August 9, 1998, aged 40.
Where was Frankie Ruiz from?
Frankie Ruiz was from Paterson, New Jersey, United States.
What did Frankie Ruiz do?
Frankie Ruiz worked as musician, singer, composer, conductor.
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