Alfredo Gil

For the Spanish football player, see Alfredo Gil (footballer).
Alfredo Gil
Alfredo Gil in 1954
Background information
Born
Farid Bojalil Gil

(1915-08-05)August 5, 1915
Teziutlán, Puebla, Mexico
DiedOctober 10, 1999 (aged 84)
Mexico City
GenresBolero
Occupations
  • Musician
  • singer
  • songwriter
Instruments
  • Guitar
  • Vocals
LabelColumbia
Formerly ofTrío Los Panchos

Alfredo Bojalil Gil (August 5, 1915 – October 10, 1999), also known by his nickname El güero, was a Mexican singer and the creator and principal founding member of the musical trio, Trio Los Panchos. As a member of Los Panchos, he was the third voice and player of the requinto, a small guitar which he invented, and is now a staple instrument.

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