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Bobby Valentin

Roberto “Bobby” Valentín (born on June 9, 1941) is a legendary Puertorrican musician and bandleader, known in the salsa scene as “El Rey del Bajo” (“The King of Bass”). Originally a self-taught musician, Valentín relocated to the US in 1956 with his family and went on to study music at George Washington High School during his teenage years. After a brief stint playing bass in salsa ensembles, he debuted as a bandleader in 1965 and released his studio debut Young Man With A Horn through Fania Records. He went on to release a stint of successful singles during the early 70s, most n...