The Blackout All-Stars was a one-off 1994 Latin supergroup consisting of Ray Barretto, Sheila E., Tito Puente, Tito Nieves, Paquito D'Rivera, Dave Valentin, Grover Washington Jr., and Tony Pabón.
The Blackout All-Stars | |
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Origin | New York City, New York, United States |
Years active | 1994 |
Past members | Ray Barretto Sheila E. Tito Puente Tito Nieves Paquito D'Rivera Dave Valentin Grover Washington Jr. Sergio George |
The group released one single, "I Like It" (co-written by Tony Pabón and recorded originally by Pete Rodriguez with Pabón on lead vocals), originally recorded and included in the soundtrack for the 1994 film I Like It Like That. The song's popularity was later renewed due to its inclusion in a Burger King commercial in 1996 and peaked at No. 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 the following year.
Other members
edit- Jose “Ite” Jerez (trumpet)
- Luis Disla (baritone saxophone)
- William Cepeda (trombone)
- Ruben Rodriguez (bass)
Discography
edit- Singles
- 1994/1996: "I Like It Like That" No. 25 U.S.
References
edit- Whitburn, Joel (2002). Top Pop Singles, 1955-2002. Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin: Record Research. ISBN 0-89820-155-1.