Elkin Ramírez
Elkin Ramirez | |
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Ramirez on stage | |
| Born | 26 October 1962 Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia |
| Died | 29 January 2017 (aged 54) Medellín, Antioquia, Colombia |
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| Years active | 1984–2017 |
| Website | krakencolombia |
Elkin Ramírez (26 October 1962 – 29 January 2017) was a Colombian singer-songwriter and leader of the band Kraken.[1]
Ramírez was born in the Belén neighborhood of Medellín, Antioquia, in October 1962. He was a self-taught artist and joined bands such as Kripzy (1981–1982) and Ferrotrack (1983–1984). In 1985, Ramirez founded Kraken as lead singer. He was the writer and composer of most of the band's songs, concept and lyrics. In 2008, Ramírez debuted as an actor, playing a hit man in the Colombian feature film Cain's Ethic (La Etica de Cain) directed by Edward Ruiz.
Ramírez died from brain cancer on 29 January 2017 in Medellín. He was 54.[2]
References
- ^ "Elkin Ramírez, líder de Kraken. Lo que yo canto, es lo que soy" (in Spanish). Radionica. 6 January 2008. Retrieved 19 July 2010.
- ^ Cantor-Navas, Judy (29 January 2017). "Elkin Ramirez, Colombia's 'Rock Titan' and Leader of Kraken, Dies at 54". Billboard. Retrieved 29 January 2017.