Jose Feliciano

Sadly, the boy was born with serious health problems and passed away a few weeks after birth. The Pope brothers have been playing in Koufax, and Jim Suptic has formed a new band called Blackpool Lights. The woman gave birth to a baby boy. In 2000, singer/guitarist Matthew Pryor's acoustic side project, the New Amsterdams, released the album Never You Mind. In 2001 they released Para Toda Vida, followed by Worse for the Wear in 2003. In 2001, Feliciano admitted to having inpregnated a woman outside his marriage. In 1999, keyboardist James Dewees' side project, Reggie and the Full Effect, released the album Greatest Hits 1984-1987. They have since released two other albums, Promotional Copy and Under the Tray. In 1995, Feliciano was honored by the government of New York, which re-named Public School 155 the Jose Feliciano Performing Arts School. All members of the Get Up Kids play music outside of the band.

He had his hands cast on the famous Madame Tussaud's museum's Wall of Fame, and he has a star in the Walk of Fame of his natal Puerto Rico. Robert and Ryan Pope are non-practicing members of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. He received a star in the Hollywood Walk of Fame in 1987, after continuing on being a very popular singer during the 1980s. Their May 2002 release, On a Wire (see 2002 in music), marked an evolution in their music, a maturity that was continued in March 2004's Guilt Show. Feliciano holds the distinction of being one of the few singers to have enjoyed success both in Spanish music and in English rock and roll. The band consists of brothers Robert (bass) and Ryan (drums) Pope, Matthew Pryor (guitar/vocals), Jim Suptic (guitar/vocals), and James Dewees (keyboards). Feliciano's Star-Spangled Banner took place 10 months before the now famous Jimi Hendrix rendition at Woodstock. In 1997 (see 1997 in music), their debut full-length, Four Minute Mile, was released, followed by Something to Write Home About (1999, 1999 in music) on Vagrant Records.

The rendition was released as a single showed up in the Billboard top 40. They debuted in 1996 (see 1996 in music) and began releasing singles on Doghouse Records. Others understood the emotions and sincerity of his performance, and he emerged as a counterculture hero. The Get Up Kids are a Kansas City-based American emo band. Some called his rendition unpatriotic and a disgrace; some called for his exportation. Download sample of "Red Letter Day" from Something to Write Home About. His highly personalized, slow, Latin-jazz performance proved highly controversial. 'Beer For Breakfast' on the 'Another Year On The Streets' compilation (Vagrant, 2001).

In 1968, at the height of protests against the Vietnam War, Feliciano was given the opportunity to sing the Star-Spangled Banner during the World Series. 'Newfound Mass (2000)' on 'The Best Comp in the World' compilation (Fadeaway Records, 2000). He immediately became a sensation all across North America and he sold millions of albums there with those two songs. 'Alec Eiffel' on the 'Where Is My Mind?' Pixies tribute compilation (Glue Factory Records, 1999). Feliciano then composed Feliz Navidad (I wanna wish you a Merry Christmas!!) which has become a Christmas classic in the United States as well as in Latin-America, and his own version of The Doors' song Light My Fire. 'On With The Show' on the 'I Love Metal' compilation (Triple Crown Records, 1999). Then, he moved to Los Angeles, to pursue his dream of becoming a house hold name in the United States too. 'I'm a Loner Dottie, a Rebel' on 'Postmark Stamps' compilation (Tree Records, 1998).

After two more, successful albums, Feliciano had become a household name all over Latin America. 'Wouldn't Believe It' EP. The result was two smashing hits with the singles Poquita Fe (Little Faith) and Uste ( You, uste(d) being a more respectful way to say you in Spanish). Split 7" with Rocket from the Crypt (Vagrant, 2001). They weren't sure what they wanted to record, but Feliciano suggested they record bolero music. 'Action and Action' European CD-single (Vagrant?, 2000). There, he impressed RCA Victor officials, who told him to stay there to record an album in Spanish. Split 7" with The Anniversary (Vagrant, 1999).

In 1966, he went to Mar Del Plata, to perform at the Festival de Mar Del Plata. Red Letter Day 10"/CD (Doghouse, 1999). He went to Detroit for that. 'Ten Minutes' b/w 'Anne Arbour' Sub-Pop Singles Club 7" (limited to 1,300) (Sub-Pop Records, 1999). That year also, he had his first professional, contracted performance. Split 7" with Coalesce (Second Nature Recordings, 1998). At 17, he quit school to play on clubs, because his family was going through a precarious economic situation. Split 7" with Braid (Tree Records, 1997).

To learn, he locked himself in his room for up to 14 hours a day to listen to 1950s rock albums. 'A Newfound Interest In Massachusetts' b/w 'Off The Wagon' 7" (Contrast Records, 1997). He could play various instruments (such as the accordion) by then but he wanted to learn to play the guitar. 'Second Place' b/w 'Woodson' 7" (Doghouse, 1996). At age 9, he played on the Teatro Puerto Rico. 'Shorty' b/w 'The Breathing Method' 7" (2,000 pressed) (Huey Proudhon Records, 1996). At five, his family moved to Spanish Harlem, New York City. Unannounced live album (TBA, Summer 2005).

He was first exposed to music at age 3. Guilt Show (Vagrant, 2004). Feliciano overcame his handicap to score many international hits. On a Wire (Vagrant, 2002). The victim of congenital glaucoma, he was left permanently blind at birth. Eudora (Vagrant, 2001 rarities collection). José Feliciano (born September 10, 1945 in Lares), is a Puerto Rican singer. Something to Write Home About (Vagrant, 1999).

Four Minute Mile (Doghouse, 1997).