Leo Dan stood out as one of the most influential artists of romantic music during the 60s and 70s. His repertoire included unforgettable hits such as “Mary is my love”, “How can I know if I love you”, “With my arms crossed”, “I have promised you”, and “That wall”
The Argentine composer and musician Leopoldo Dante Tévez, known as Leo Dan, died this Wednesday, January 1, at the age of 82, according to a statement published on his official social networks.
«This morning our beloved Leo Dan left his body in peace and with the love of his family. Thus, he returned to the pure light of his Heavenly Father, to guide us and care for us from infinity. Today, January 1, 2025, we invite everyone who was part of his story and who were touched by his legacy, to celebrate his love, his music and his life. With great peace in our hearts, we remember and feel his deep love… forever. Then Jesus said to him: ‘I am the resurrection and the life; He who believes in me, even if he dies, will live.’ – John 11:25″, they wrote on Instagram.
Leo Dan stood out as one of the most influential artists of romantic music during the 60s and 70s. His repertoire included unforgettable hits such as “Mary is my love”, “How can I know if I love you”, “With my arms crossed”, “I have promised you”, and “That wall”.
The singer-songwriter born in Argentina managed to cross borders with his unique style, fusing genres such as ballads, cumbia and traditional Argentine music.
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His career began in the early sixties, when he arrived in Buenos Aires at the age of 20. There he created his artistic nickname, made up of the first three letters of his names: Leo for Leopoldo and Dan for Dante.
The first song that made him known was “Celia”, followed by “Fanny”, “How I miss you my love”, “Libre solterito y sin Nadie” and “Santiago dear”, he reviewed. The Commerce.
Its success in the region was notable. He had particular influence in Mexico, where he lived for ten years. His impact in that country led to him being given a star on the Plaza México Walk of Fame in 2019, in California, United States. After passing through the country, he decided to return to Argentina.
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