Eddie Pequenino

A trailblazing Argentine entertainer, Eddie Pequenino defies the odds to become a pioneer of rock music and a beloved TV and film star, blending comedy, music, and charisma in a vibrant celebration of show business.

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1928

Died

2000

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Biography

Eddie Pequenino was an Argentine actor, musician, singer, trombone player, and comedian, widely regarded as one of the pioneers of Argentine rock. In 1956, he formed the first rock and roll band in Argentina and made the country's first rock recordings. He directed the orchestra for the popular television show *Domingos para la Juventud* (later *Feliz domingo*) and participated in the first major show in Argentina, *Buenos Aires canta al Mundo*. On TV, he appeared in *El Club del Clan*, starred in the sketch *La peluquería de Don Mateo*, and had a supporting role in the comedy show *No toca botón* alongside comedian Alberto Olmedo. Pequenino also acted in twenty films and received the Martín Fierro award in 1965 as the year's revelation.

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