Biography:

Héctor Tricoche Albertorio  ( Juana Díaz ; July 29 , 1955 – July 17 , 2022 ) better known as Héctor Tricoche was a Puerto Rican salsa singer – songwriter and musician . He participated in different salsa bands, gaining popularity since 1976 alongside Tommy Olivencia . His solo career began in 1990 and he is considered one of the most important singers of sensual salsa.

Biography

Héctor Tricoche was born on July 29 , 1955 in Juana Díaz , Puerto Rico . He belonged to the Juana Díaz school band under the direction of Prof. Santiago “Chago” Martínez. He began his career as a professional singer, recording his first record production in 1981 with Mickey Cora and the Cabal Orchestra.

In 1982 , he recorded the album Por Todas Partes with La Terrifica by Joe Rodríguez , obtaining a good reception from the public. In that year he also participated with the Eriguá group of Eric Figueroa and Eddie “Guagua” Rivera.

His rise to popularity occurred in 1984 when he joined the ranks of Tommy Olivencia and his orchestra La Primerísima sharing the stage with artists such as Frankie Ruiz , Paquito Guzmán and other artists. With Tommy Olivencia he recorded four albums including the hits “Doce rosas”, “Lobo domesticado”, “Periquito Pin Pin”, “Don’t throw me the first stone”, “I’m not automatic”, and others.

In 1990 , he began his career as a solo singer, recording for the TH-Rodven Records label . Among her successes as her soloist are the songs “Make love”, “Macho Pérez”, “A corazón abierto”, “Ese soy yo”, “Mujer prohibida” and others.

He passed away on July 17, 2022 from an acute myocardial infarction . He lived in the city of Springfield, Massachusetts 4

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