Joe Arroyo

In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Arroyo and the second or maternal family name is González.
Joe Arroyo
Arroyo in Medellín, 2008
Background information
Also known asEl Joe
Born
Alvaro Arroyo González

(1955-11-01)1 November 1955
Cartagena de Indias, Bolívar, Colombia
Died26 July 2011(2011-07-26) (aged 55)
Barranquilla, Atlántico, Colombia
Genres
Occupations
  • Singer-songwriter
  • record producer
  • musician
Instruments
Years active1969–2011
Labels
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Álvaro Arroyo González (also known as Joe Arroyo or El Joe; 1 November 1955 – 26 July 2011) was a Colombian salsa and tropical music singer, composer and songwriter. He is considered one of the greatest performers of Caribbean and salsa music in his country and across Latin America. In 2018, Billboard counted Arroyo's song "La Rebelión" as one of the "15 Best Salsa Songs Ever".

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