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Old 02-09-2009, 11:34 PM
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R.I.P. Cachao López...

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The famous Cachaito López, bass player for Buena Vista Social Club has died, he was 76 years old.

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Old 02-09-2009, 11:41 PM
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Que descanse en paz, maestro.

FWIW "Cachaito" was Cachao's nephew.
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Old 02-10-2009, 01:02 AM
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Damn. He was a damn smooth player. I listen to Buena Vista Social Club all the time.
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Old 02-10-2009, 01:05 AM
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Old 02-10-2009, 04:12 AM
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A huge loss to the bass community.
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Old 02-10-2009, 05:49 AM
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Great player. Very distinct. RIP.
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Old 02-10-2009, 07:13 AM
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Damn, I loved that guy.
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Damn, I loved that guy.
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for some reason I thought he was dead about 10 years ago. Too many cool records to listen to.
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Old 02-10-2009, 01:55 PM
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He died today?

I could have sworn he was in the Grammys death montage on sunday.
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Old 02-10-2009, 02:01 PM
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Old 02-10-2009, 02:10 PM
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RIP, Cachao. Viva la musica.
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Old 02-10-2009, 02:46 PM
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No disrespect intended, but Israel "Cachao" López died last March at the age of 89.

Rest in peace Orlando "Cachaito" Lopez.
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Old 02-10-2009, 04:57 PM
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Descanse en paz, R.I.P.
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Old 02-10-2009, 07:18 PM
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No disrespect intended, but Israel "Cachao" López died last March at the age of 89.

Rest in peace Orlando "Cachaito" Lopez.
OH! Stupid me! That's right. I shoulda known.
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Old 02-10-2009, 10:23 PM
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