Charly García Argentinian Singer Born 1951 in Caballito
Charly García · composer and singer · Argentinian
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Charly García on Social Media
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- Followers
- 1.1M @charlygarcia
- Engagement rate
- 13.8% well above average for accounts this size
- Average likes
- 155,377
- Average comments
- 2,822 Based on the last 11 posts
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Biography
Born on 23 October 1951 in Caballito, Charly García is an Argentinian singer. He is known as a member of Billy Bond and the Jets.
Career
He has also been part of La Máquina de Hacer Pájeros, PorSuiGieco, Ray Milland Band, Serú Girán and Sui Generis. Other members of PorSuiGieco on record include León Gieco. Other members of Serú Girán on record include Pedro Aznar. In all, 27 albums are listed under his name between 1980 and 2017. From Música del Alma (1980) to Random (2017), the list follows his releases year by year. His recordings are classed as rock music and folk rock. The records note piano as his instrument. His recordings came out on Sony Music Latin.
Screen work on record covers 7 credits, including Que sea rock (2006) and Amando a Maradona (2005). On YouTube, he has 446K subscribers (as of October 2025).
Recognition
Charly García received a Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2009. Further recognition came with the Outstanding Citizen of Buenos Aires (2005) and the Honorary Doctorate of University of Buenos Aires (2025). Altogether, 5 wins are listed.
Personal life
He is married to María Rosa Yorio.
Groups and bands
- Billy Bond and the Jets
- La Máquina de Hacer Pájeros
- PorSuiGieco
- Ray Milland Band
- Serú Girán
- Sui Generis
Discography
27 releases| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Random | Album |
| 2012 | 60x60 | Album |
| 2010 | El concierto subacuático | Album |
| 2009 | García, el más grande | Album |
| 2007 | Kill Gil | Album |
| 2003 | Rock and Roll YO | Album |
| 1999 | Charly & Charly | Album |
| 1999 | Demasiado ego | Album |
| 1999 | Obras cumbres | Album |
| 1999 | Superhéroe | Album |
| 1997 | Alta fidelidad | Album |
| 1996 | Say no More | Album |
| 1995 | Estaba en llamas cuando me acosté | Album |
| 1995 | Hello! MTV Unplugged | Album |
| 1993 | 87-93 | Album |
Show all 27 releases
| Year | Title | Type |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | Prix D'ami | Album |
| 1991 | Tango 4 | Album |
| 1990 | Filosofía barata y zapatos de goma | Album |
| 1986 | Tango | Album |
| 1984 | 12 años | Album |
| 1984 | Piano bar | Album |
| 1984 | Terapia intensiva | Album |
| 1983 | Clics modernos | Album |
| 1982 | Pubis angelical | Album |
| 1982 | Yendo de la cama al living | Album |
| 1980 | Música del Alma | Album |
| 1980 | Pic-nic | Album |
Awards and nominations
5 won, 0 nominated| Year | Award | For | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | Honorary Doctorate of University of Buenos Aires | Won | |
| 2009 | Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award | Won | |
| 2005 | Outstanding Citizen of Buenos Aires | Won | |
| honorary doctor of the National University of Rosario | Won | ||
| honorary doctorate | Won |
Filmography
7 credits| Year | Title | Role | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006 | Que sea rock | Film | |
| 2005 | Amando a Maradona | Film | |
| 2000 | Una noche con Sabrina Love | Film | |
| 1995 | Peperina | Film | |
| 1988 | Lo que vendrá | Film | |
| 1976 | Adiós Sui Generis | Film | |
| 1973 | Hasta que se ponga el sol | Film |
Charly García Photos
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Photo: dandrez · CC BY-SA 2.0
Frequently asked questions
How old is Charly García?
Charly García is 75 years old, born on 23 October 1951 in Caballito.
What is Charly García known for?
Charly García is known as a member of Billy Bond and the Jets.
What is Charly García’s nationality?
Charly García is Argentinian, born in Caballito.
Who is Charly García married to?
Charly García is married to María Rosa Yorio.
Has Charly García won any awards?
Yes. 5 awards are on record, including Honorary Doctorate of University of Buenos Aires (2025).
Sources
- Wikidata (Q467940), accessed October 2026
- Follower counts: dated individually above
- YouTube: video titles and publish dates
- Photo: Prensa TV Pública from Buenos Aires, Argentina · CC BY 2.0
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