Biography - A Short Wiki
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Jose Feliciano is a Puerto Rican Musician whose full names are Jose Monserrate Feliciano Garcia. He has released various international hits that are known all over the world. He has released over fifty albums both in English and Spanish language. He has been active since 1962. Most of his songs being pop music. He has also received several awards from his music career.
Career Highlights
Read about Jose Feliciano's career and accomplishments in the following section.
Feliciano began his career in 1963 when he started performing in pubs and clubs. It is while here that he was recognized by Jack Somer, who worked as an executive at RCA Victor. He released his first single in 1964 entitled Everybody, Do the Click. His first album came in 1965 and 1966 called The Voice and Guitar of Jose Feliciano. He released several other albums, which made the RCA executives ask him to write a song for them in Spanish. He also got a chance to perform on Pirate Radio stations.
Family and Personal Life
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Feliciano has married two times in his life. His first wife was Janna Feliciano, whom he married in 1965 and later divorced in 1979. Janna later passed away in 2018. He had been in a relationship with Susan Omillian, which could be the reason for the separation between him and his first wife. After dating for a long time, they married in 1982 and had one daughter, Melissa and two sons, Jonathan and Michael. They currently reside in New England.
| Wife's/Spouse's Name | Janna Merlyn Feliciano (m.1965; div. 1979) Susan Omillian (m. 1982 |
|---|---|
| Children/Kids | Yes (Melissa, Jonathan, and Michael) |
| Boyfriend/Girlfriend (Dating) | N/A |
| Civil Status | Married |
Nationality, Net Worth and Other Facts
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| Full/Real Name | Jose Monserrate Feliciano Garcia |
|---|---|
| Gender (Biological) | Male |
| Age (as of today) | 77 years |
| Date of Birth | September 10, 1945 |
| Place of Birth | Lares, Puerto Rico |
| Nationality | Puerto Rican |
| Height | 1.65 m, 5 feet 5 inches |
| Weight | 72 kg, 158.5 lbs |
| Net Worth / Wealth | $15 million |
| Occupation | Musician |
Height, Weight, and Age
Jose Feliciano's height is pretty average measuring 1.65 m. Jose Feliciano weighs 72 kg. Being born on September 10, 1945, translates to an age of 77 years as of todays date (May 28, 2023).
Quotes
My first memory of playing music was when I was 3 years old in Puerto Rico. I played percussion on a tin can behind my uncle, who played the cuatro.
Jose Feliciano
As a Hispanic American, this country has done a lot for me, and I think that people have to be more grateful for what they have in this country.
Jose Feliciano
I just do my thing, what I feel.
Jose Feliciano
I felt bad about the controversy because they stopped playing my songs on American radio stations. But there was nothing wrong with what I did. Now everybody sings the national anthem the way they want.
Jose Feliciano
New York is really where my career somewhat started.
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