Adán Sánchez
| Adan Sánchez | |
|---|---|
| Birth name | Adán Santos Sánchez |
| Born |
April 14, 1984 Torrance, California, U.S. |
| Origin | Los Angeles |
| Died | March 27, 2004 (aged 19) Sinaloa, Mexico |
| Occupation(s) | Singer-songwriter |
Adán Santos Sánchez (April 14, 1984 – March 27, 2004) was a popular American–Mexican singer who performed under the stage name Adan "Chalino" Sánchez, honoring his famous father who was assassinated in 1992.
Sánchez was born in Torrance, California, the son of singer Chalino Sánchez. He was eight years old when his father was kidnapped and killed in the Mexican state of Sinaloa in 1992. Raised by his mother in Paramount, California, he took up singing adopting his father nickname, "Chalino", and gained a strong local fan base among Mexican-American teenagers.
Sánchez recorded his first full-length album in 1994, entitled Soy el Hijo de Chalino, notable for the 10-year-old's brash and assertive vocals; the album's rousing title track, evokes the style of celebrated singers from Mexico's Golden Age. As he grew into his teens, the majority of Sánchez's album titles began to revolve around the loss of his father, i.e. "La Corona de Mi Padre" and "Homenaje a Mi Padre". He was also able to widen the genre's popularity even further to teenage girls, thanks to his teen idol persona and focus on contemporary romantic ballads.
Sánchez made history on March 20, 2004, when he became the youngest headliner and first Regional-Mexican recording artist to sell out the Kodak Theatre in Hollywood. "I don't think there are enough words to describe what I'm feeling at this time," Sánchez stated when the show was announced. "Getting to perform at this international venue is perhaps one of the biggest dreams ever and to date, the biggest challenge I've faced in my musical career."
Some of the songs he performed were: "Necesito Un Amor" (I Need A Love), "Morenita" (Little Dark One), "Paloma Negra" (Black Dove), "Fui Tan Feliz" (I Was So Happy), "Dicen" (They Say), and "Me Canse De Morir Por Tu Amor" (I'm Tired of Dying For Your Love). Sánchez also performed a medley of some of his father's greatest hits, accompanied by images projected on large screens above the stage. "I am extremely pleased with the outcome," he stated in his dressing room following the concert. "But more than anything, ecstatic with the number of fans that came out to support me. I dedicated this concert in my dad's memory and to my wonderful people of Los Angeles. There aren't enough words to thank my fans for their unconditional love and support."
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