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During his São Paulo show, Bad Bunny paused his Debí Tirar Más Fotos World Tour to acknowledge the death of salsa icon Willie Colón (75), thanking Colón’s family and praising his groundbreaking influence on salsa and Latin music, as fellow artists like Ruben Blades and Rauw Alejandro offered condolences.
Willie Colón, the Bronx-born trombonist who helped pioneer modern salsa and co-led the landmark Siembra with Rubén Blades, has died at 75, prompting tributes from Bad Bunny, Marc Anthony, and fellow Latin music artists.
Bad Bunny paid tribute to salsa icon Willie Colón at his São Paulo show, calling him a great legend, name-checking him in NUEVAYoL, and sending strength to Colón's family after the 75-year-old singer's death.
Willie Colón, the legendary salsa icon and cornerstone of Fania Records, died at 75 after a six-decade career that forged new sounds and brought Latin music to a global audience; his collaborations with Héctor Lavoe and Rubén Blades, the landmark Siembra album, and a discography of more than 40 releases helped define salsa and earned him multiple gold and platinum honors plus a 2014 Latin Recording Academy Lifetime Achievement Award.
Willie Colón, the influential salsa trombonist and arranger who helped define the New York salsa sound, died at 75. Over a six-decade career he produced hits such as El Malo and Siembra, collaborated with Rubén Blades and Héctor Lavoe, and earned multiple accolades including the Latin Grammy Musical Excellence Award in 2004; his work bridged Puerto Rican and New York cultures and left a lasting imprint on Latin music.
Willie Colón, the Bronx-born salsa trombonist, vocalist and composer who helped redefine salsa with Fania Records and iconic albums like Siembra (featuring Pedro Navaja), has died at 75. A trailblazer who fused jazz, rock and Afro‑Caribbean rhythms, Colón sold more than 30 million albums and earned numerous Grammy nominations. His death was announced by family on Facebook; the cause has not been disclosed. Colón’s legacy includes iconic hits and cross-cultural influence that expanded salsa beyond the dancefloor and inspired generations of Latin musicians.
Willie Colon recalls Tomlin’s debut season, showing how his fair, hands-on leadership and focus on culture and preparation helped the Steelers unite behind a lasting standard.
Former Steelers lineman Willie Colon floated the idea that Aaron Rodgers could re-sign with Pittsburgh and hinted at a Steelers pursuit of A.J. Brown alongside DK Metcalf, but with Rodgers’ age/free-agent status, ownership and Tomlin’s status unclear, and the head-coach hunt ongoing, any bold offseason moves remain speculative.
Former Pittsburgh Steelers offensive lineman Willie Colon criticized the team's hiring of Arthur Smith as their next offensive coordinator, citing Smith's tenure with the Atlanta Falcons and the talent he had in Tennessee. However, Smith's success in developing the Titans' offense, including quarterback Ryan Tannehill and running back Derrick Henry, suggests that he has the ability to maximize talent. While some, like Colon, are skeptical of the hire, others believe Smith's track record speaks for itself and are optimistic about his potential impact in Pittsburgh.