Trini Lopez

Trini Lopez, born Trinidad López III, ( born May 15, 1937 in Dallas, Texas) is an American pop singer.

Life

Lopez's parents came from Mexico, but settled after their marriage in Dallas, Texas. There Lopez grew up with four sisters up in poverty. He attended the Grammar School in Dallas, and then began a hightec study. Since he had to support his parents financially, broke the study prematurely. His father, who had worked as a singer and actor, taught his son to play guitar. After a period as a street musician son started his own band and began in clubs first in Texas and later in addition act as a singer.

1958 Lopez wrote to an original song entitled The Right to Rock, which he published at the small record company people. He thus came to the attention of the label King Records of Cincinnati, Ohio, who offered him a three-year recording contract. First priority was allowed to take him cover versions of old country songs that brought little success. Only the change to the record company Reprise Records and producer Don Costa brought Lopez in 1963 with the song written by Pete Seeger If I Had a Hammer breakthrough. The title reached the Hot 100 in the U.S. music magazine Billboard third place, the single was sold four million copies worldwide. He was also released on the LP Trini Lopez at PJ's. It was Lopez's most successful album to number two in the U.S. Top 200 Until 1968, Lopez was able to place a total of 13 titles on the Hot 100. Also, the charts in the UK (5) and Germany (9 ) recorded several Trini Lopez Title. Lopez's huge popularity in Germany led the German label Ariola bring out in 1965 two German -language singles. With the title Farewell, Daisy Girl Lopez came in at number 39 the music market charts. By 1970, when he published his last single for Reprise, Lopez had sung about 50 singles and released over 20 LPs.

At the end of the 1960s, Lopez started a new career as an actor. After his first roles in TV series helped in his fellow singers, actors and owner of the record company Reprise Frank Sinatra to get started in the film business. Together with Sinatra Lopez made ​​his film debut in Marriage on the Rocks. He received in 1973 in the film Antonio his first leading role.

In addition to his artistic activities, Lopez engaged in charitable work. He supported, among others, the charity March of Dimes, the U.S. Youth Association Boy Scouts of America as well as foundations for cancer and diabetes. In the U.S. Congress Lopez was honored for his commitment in international relations and was appointed Goodwill Ambassador of the United States. For his artistic achievements, he was awarded the Walk of Stars next to the Diamond Award for 100 million albums sold with the Las Vegas. His public appearances in show business is Lopez even at the beginning of the 21st century with great success continued. In 2000, he graduated with Sony International Records from a two- year contract for the production of several compact discs.

Lopez on the Billboard charts

Discography

Vinyl singles

LPs *

* Only with Billboard Review

Compact Discs *

* Available in Germany