MUSICIANS from Puerto Rico

Top 3

The following people are considered by Pantheon to be the most legendary Puerto Rican Musicians of all time. This list of famous Puerto Rican Musicians is sorted by HPI (Historical Popularity Index), a metric that aggregates information on a biography’s online popularity.

1. José Feliciano (b. 1945)

With an HPI of 62.99, José Feliciano is the most famous Puerto Rican Musician.  His biography has been translated into 41 different languages on wikipedia.

José Montserrate Feliciano García (Spanish pronunciation: [xoˈse feliˈsjano]; born September 10, 1945) is a Puerto Rican musician. He recorded many international hits, including his rendition of the Doors' "Light My Fire" and his self-penned Christmas song "Feliz Navidad". Music genres he explores consist of fusion of many styles, such as Latin, blues, jazz, soul and rock music, created primarily with the help of his signature acoustic guitar sound. In the United States, Feliciano became popular in the 1960s, particularly after his 1968 album Feliciano! reached number 2 on the music charts. Since then in his career, he released over 50 albums worldwide in both English and Spanish language.

2. Eddie Gómez (b. 1944)

With an HPI of 46.92, Eddie Gómez is the 2nd most famous Puerto Rican Musician.  His biography has been translated into 17 different languages.

Edgar Gómez (born October 4, 1944) is a Puerto Rican jazz double bassist, known for his work with the Bill Evans Trio from 1966 to 1977.

3. Omar Rodríguez-López (b. 1975)

With an HPI of 37.12, Omar Rodríguez-López is the 3rd most famous Puerto Rican Musician.  His biography has been translated into 26 different languages.

Omar Alfredo Rodríguez-López (born September 1, 1975) is a Puerto Rican guitarist and songwriter. He has formed or played in several bands, including The Mars Volta, At the Drive-In, Antemasque, and Bosnian Rainbows. He was the bassist for the dub band De Facto. He has embarked on a solo career, both in studio and in concert, frequently described as experimental, avant-garde, or progressive. He has also collaborated with numerous artists, such as Damo Suzuki, John Frusciante, El-P, Mon Laferte and Calle 13.