Rene Farrait
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Rene Farrait is a former member of the teen band Menudo
. He was a member during the band's most successful period.
Rene's trademark song was the hit Subete a mi Moto
. (Get On My Bike).
After leaving the band, Rene became a solo singer and made a few albums.
In 1987, Rene Farrait reunited with former Menudo bandmates Xavier Serbia
and Johnny Lozada and formed a trio called: Proyecto M. Following the success of their debut album (Proyecto M (1987)), Xavier left the group and was replaced (again, same as when he left in Menudo) by Ray Reyes
. This new line-up went on to record three more albums together, but disbanded in 1993. However, between 1987-1993 they were very popular in Puerto Rico
, Mexico
and Venezuela
, and acted in a few soap operas.
Farrait married Leyda Barreto in the 1990s and joined his former bandmates for a comeback tour named El Reencuentro
. It was named like that because they couldn't use the name Menudo due to legal issues.
Rene faced health troubles in the early 2000s, but he recuperated.
In 2005, El Reencuentro
returned for a one concert engagement in Puerto Rico. Farrait was once again involved in the musical project, but he survived a motorcycle accident that left him with 20 stitches on his jaw just days before the concert.
Menudo (band)
Menudo was a Puerto Rican boy band that was formed in the 1970s by producer Edgardo Díaz, releasing their first album in 1977. The band achieved much success, especially during the 1980s, becoming the most popular Latin American teen musical group of the era....
. He was a member during the band's most successful period.
Rene's trademark song was the hit Subete a mi Moto
Súbete A Mi Moto
Subete a mi Moto is a Mexican telenovela produced by TV Azteca in 2002. Created by Veronica Suarez and Eric Vonn.. The protagonists include Sandra Echeverria, Vanessa Acosta, Mark Tacher, Alejandra Urdaín,and the antagonistic interpretation by Bárbara Mori, Jorge Luis Pila and Vanessa...
. (Get On My Bike).
After leaving the band, Rene became a solo singer and made a few albums.
In 1987, Rene Farrait reunited with former Menudo bandmates Xavier Serbia
Xavier Serbia
Xavier Serbiá , is a former member of the boy band Menudo who is now financial commentator, syndicated columnist and personality.-Early years:...
and Johnny Lozada and formed a trio called: Proyecto M. Following the success of their debut album (Proyecto M (1987)), Xavier left the group and was replaced (again, same as when he left in Menudo) by Ray Reyes
Ray Reyes
Ray Reyes is a Puerto Rican who was born in New York City and was raised in Levittown, Puerto Rico. His father, Rey Reyes, Sr., ran several successful business ventures. He became a member of Menudo in early 1983. Reyes came to substitute Xavier Serbia on the band, and joined the band right in the...
. This new line-up went on to record three more albums together, but disbanded in 1993. However, between 1987-1993 they were very popular in Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico
Puerto Rico , officially the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico , is an unincorporated territory of the United States, located in the northeastern Caribbean, east of the Dominican Republic and west of both the United States Virgin Islands and the British Virgin Islands.Puerto Rico comprises an...
, Mexico
Mexico
The United Mexican States , commonly known as Mexico , is a federal constitutional republic in North America. It is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of...
and Venezuela
Venezuela
Venezuela , officially called the Bolivarian Republic of Venezuela , is a tropical country on the northern coast of South America. It borders Colombia to the west, Guyana to the east, and Brazil to the south...
, and acted in a few soap operas.
Farrait married Leyda Barreto in the 1990s and joined his former bandmates for a comeback tour named El Reencuentro
El Reencuentro
El Reencuentro was the name that six ex-members of famous group Menudo used for their comeback concert remembering Menudo's Golden Era. Ricky Melendez, Rene Farrait, Miguel Cancel, Johnny Lozada, Ray Reyes and Charlie Masso re-joined to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of their success in Latin...
. It was named like that because they couldn't use the name Menudo due to legal issues.
Rene faced health troubles in the early 2000s, but he recuperated.
In 2005, El Reencuentro
El Reencuentro
El Reencuentro was the name that six ex-members of famous group Menudo used for their comeback concert remembering Menudo's Golden Era. Ricky Melendez, Rene Farrait, Miguel Cancel, Johnny Lozada, Ray Reyes and Charlie Masso re-joined to celebrate the 15th Anniversary of their success in Latin...
returned for a one concert engagement in Puerto Rico. Farrait was once again involved in the musical project, but he survived a motorcycle accident that left him with 20 stitches on his jaw just days before the concert.
See also
- List of famous Puerto Ricans
- French immigration to Puerto RicoFrench immigration to Puerto RicoThe French immigration to Puerto Rico came about as a result of the economic and political situations which occurred in various places such as Louisiana , Saint-Domingue and in Europe....
External links
- http://books.google.com/books?id=_yQEAAAAMBAJ&pg=RA1-PA21&dq=Rene+Farrait&ei=1Ot9S7iGHIKqzATM9qiICw&cd=5#v=onepage&q=Rene%20Farrait&f=falseBillboard MagazineBillboard (magazine)Billboard is a weekly American magazine devoted to the music industry, and is one of the oldest trade magazines in the world. It maintains several internationally recognized music charts that track the most popular songs and albums in various categories on a weekly basis...
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