As per our current Database, Paco de Lucia has been died on Feb 26, 2014 (age 66).
When Paco de Lucia die, Paco de Lucia was 66 years old.
| Popular As | Paco de Lucia |
| Occupation | Guitarist |
| Age | 66 years old |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
| Born | December 21, 1947 (Algeciras, Spain) |
| Birthday | December 21 |
| Town/City | Algeciras, Spain |
| Nationality | Spain |
Paco de Lucia’s zodiac sign is Sagittarius. According to astrologers, Sagittarius is curious and energetic, it is one of the biggest travelers among all zodiac signs. Their open mind and philosophical view motivates them to wander around the world in search of the meaning of life. Sagittarius is extrovert, optimistic and enthusiastic, and likes changes. Sagittarius-born are able to transform their thoughts into concrete actions and they will do anything to achieve their goals.
Paco de Lucia was born in the Year of the Pig. Those born under the Chinese Zodiac sign of the Pig are extremely nice, good-mannered and tasteful. They’re perfectionists who enjoy finer things but are not perceived as snobs. They enjoy helping others and are good companions until someone close crosses them, then look out! They’re intelligent, always seeking more knowledge, and exclusive. Compatible with Rabbit or Goat.
One of the first flamenco guitarists to find success in other genres and who advocated for the New Flamenco style.
He recorded ten albums with flamenco singer Camarón de la Isla during the 1970s, earning widespread praise for the collaboration.
He was awarded an honorary doctorate by Berklee College of Music in 2010 in recognition of his musical work.
He was born Francisco Sanchez Gomez in Algeciras, a province in Southern Spain; his father played the guitar and demanded his son practice long and hard, sometimes up to twelve hours a day.
He provided the score and appeared in the 1983 movie Carmen, based on the novel by Prosper Mérimée and Georges Bizet's opera; he was nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best Film Score.
