Overview
- The guitarist's death occurred last night in Seville, with his brother Diego Amador and his son Rafael among those at his side, according to the family.
- Born in 1960 in Seville, he was known as a guitarist, composer and singer who helped redefine contemporary Spanish music.
- He co-founded Pata Negra with his brother Raimundo, forging an influential early-1980s fusion of flamenco, blues and rock.
- His career was closely linked to Kiko Veneno, and he previously played in the seminal group Veneno before forming Pata Negra.
- Initially met with hesitation, the Pata Negra sound became a reference point for Spain's mestizo scene, with his influence continuing after the band's early-1990s dissolution through collaborations.