Alejandro Lerner

Alejandro Lerner (b. on June 8, 1957 in Buenos Aires) is an Argentine musician; he has written countless songs including several hits, and his fame and recognition spread all over South America.

Through his career, Lerner played in different bands, formed his own group, and worked with international artists such as Luis Miguel, Paul Anka, and Celine Dion.

In 1974, the young musician's talent was discovered by Raúl Porchetto, who invited him to join a short-term project called Reino de Munt. In 1977, Lerner participated in Gustavo Santaolalla's band Soluna. In addition, Alejandro Lerner was consolitading his skills as a performer while working with well-known Argentine singers Leon Gieco and Sandra Mihanovich.

In 1981, Lerner formed a band called la Magia, playing along with bass player Hernán Magiano, guitarist Damián Figueroa, saxophonist Oscar Kreimer, and drummer Luis Querón, releasing "Alejandro Lerner y La Magia" in 1982. A year later, the band broke up and he decided to start his solo career, releasing "Todo a Pulmón" that same year and "Lerner Tres" in 1984.

In 1999, a compilation of his greatest hits, called "20 Años" (20 Years), was released.

In 2002 Lerner gained exposure in the US when he collaborated with Carlos Santana on the song "Hoy Es Adiós" which was released on Santana's album Shaman.

Discography

1980s

*"Alejandro Lerner y la Magia", 1982
*"Todo a pulmón", 1983
*"Lernertres", 1984
*"Sus primeras canciones", 1984
*"Conciertos", 1985
*"Algo que decir", 1987
*"Canciones", 1988

1990s

*"Entrelíneas", 1990
*"Amor infinito", 1992
*"Permiso de volar", 1994
*"La magia continúa", 1995
*"Magic hotel", 1997
*"Volver a empezar", 1997
*"20 años", 1999

2000s

*"Si quieres saber quién soy", 2000
*"Lerner vivo", 2002
*"Buen viaje", 2003

External links

* [http://www.alejandrolerner.com.ar Official Website]
* [http://www.alejandrolerner.net Official Website]

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