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Jorge Martínez, Defining Voice of Ilegales, Dies at 70

The 70-year-old died after weeks of cancer treatment at HUCA following a September diagnosis that halted Ilegales' tour.

Overview

  • He died Tuesday in Oviedo’s Hospital Universitario Central de Asturias, according to discographic sources cited by EFE.
  • He had suspended all live dates since September 19 to undergo treatment after publicly announcing his cancer.
  • This year he released Joven y arrogante, the band’s 13th studio album, underscoring his continued creative activity.
  • Across more than four decades leading Ilegales, he shaped Spanish rock with signature tracks such as Tiempos nuevos, tiempos salvajes, Hola Mamoncete and El norte está lleno de frío.
  • Musicians and institutions shared tributes, including messages from Víctor Manuel, Luz Casal and Dani Martín, as well as Sporting de Gijón and the Gijón film festival.