Felipe Staiti, Enanitos Verdes Guitarist and Founding Member, Dies at 64
Felipe Staiti, the renowned guitarist and founding member of the seminal Argentine rock band Enanitos Verdes, has died at the age of 64. His death was confirmed by the band’s official social media accounts on Tuesday, following his passing on Monday in Mendoza, Argentina, due to health complications. Staiti had been hospitalized after suffering from severe dehydration triggered by a bacterial infection contracted in late 2024, which exacerbated his existing celiac disease. This condition led to significant weight loss and vocal muscle issues, forcing the cancellation of several recent performances. Born in Mendoza in 1961, Staiti was instrumental in the band's rise to global fame during the 1990s Latin American rock boom, contributing to hits like Lamento Boliviano. After the 2022 death of lead vocalist Marciano Cantero, Staiti assumed additional vocal responsibilities. The band recently completed the HuevosRevueltosTour with Hombres G across California. Despite his passing, Enanitos Verdes remains scheduled for an upcoming performance in Ontario, California. Staiti is remembered for his dedication and enduring influence on the rock en español genre.
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Felipe Staiti, Enanitos Verdes Guitarist and Founding Member, Dies at 64
Felipe Staiti, the renowned guitarist and founding member of the seminal Argentine rock band Enanitos Verdes, has died at the age of 64. His death was confirmed by the band’s official social media accounts on Tuesday, following his passing on Monday in Mendoza, Argentina, due to health complications. Staiti had been hospitalized after suffering from severe dehydration triggered by a bacterial infection contracted in late 2024, which exacerbated his existing celiac disease. This condition led to significant weight loss and vocal muscle issues, forcing the cancellation of several recent performances. Born in Mendoza in 1961, Staiti was instrumental in the band's rise to global fame during the 1990s Latin American rock boom, contributing to hits like Lamento Boliviano. After the 2022 death of lead vocalist Marciano Cantero, Staiti assumed additional vocal responsibilities. The band recently completed the HuevosRevueltosTour with Hombres G across California. Despite his passing, Enanitos Verdes remains scheduled for an upcoming performance in Ontario, California. Staiti is remembered for his dedication and enduring influence on the rock en español genre.
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