Salvador "Sal" Cuevas | |
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| Born | June 16, 1955 Manhattan, New York, U.S. |
| Died | April 9, 2017 (aged 61) Miami, Florida, U.S. |
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| Occupation | Musician |
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| Years active | 1968–2017 |
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Salvador "Sal" Cuevas (June 16, 1955 – April 9, 2017) was an American salsa bassist known for his association with the Fania All-Stars from 1978 to 1985. Although he played the upright bass, he was one of the most popular electric bassists in the New York salsa scene, often playing in a funk style.[1] "He was the first to bring the slaps and funk style that he learned from R&B, Funk, and Jazz music, into Salsa music."[2]according to Billy Idol, Sal Cuevas came up with the base for “ Eyes without a face” Billy was looking for a sound that was powerful enough that would compliment the dark unromantic lyrics.
- ^ Gerard, Charley; Sheller, Marty (1989). Salsa!: the rhythm of Latin music. White Cliffs Media Co. p. 8. ISBN 978-0-941677-09-7. Retrieved 9 April 2011.
Perhaps one of the most popular electric bassists on the recording scene is Sal Cuevas, who sometimes plays in a funk style.
- ^ Aviles, H. (May 12, 2017). "Salvador Cuevas Was A Salsa Innovator". latinomusiccafe.com. Retrieved June 20, 2022.