Curiosidades

Lead singer and guitarist of the band Soda Stereo.

Met his 2nd wife, a Chilean model, Cecilia Amenábar in 1988. They married on 19 May 1993, but separated in 2001.

Became a father for the 1st time at age 33 when his [now ex] wife Cecilia Amenábar gave birth to their son Benito Cerati on November 26, 1993.

Became a father for the 2nd time at age 36 when his [now ex] wife Cecilia Amenábar gave birth to their daughter Lisa Cerati on May 2, 1996.

Was in a relationship with model Déborah de Corral (May 2001-July 2005).

Grew up in Buenos Aires's neighborhood Villa Urquiza.

Was in a relationship with actress Leonora Balcarce (2008-2009).

Studied Advertising at El Salvador University (aka USAL) with Zeta Bosio.

His last girlfriend was Chloé Bello.

Son of Juan José Cerati and Lilian Clark. Brother of Laura Cerati and Estela Cerati.

His father Juan José Cerati (engineer) died of cancer on January 3, 1992. He written two song "Té para 3" and "Tu Medicina" for him.

Died on September 4, 2014, at the age of 55, due to respiratory arrest. On May 14, 2010 Cerati had suffered a stroke after a concert in Caracas, Venezuela. He remained in a coma under artificial respiratory aid until his death.

Lived in Chile between 1993 and 1997.

Was called "The Architect of the Music" by Charly García.

Met his 1st wife, a Argentina designer, Belen Edwards in 1986. They married on April 1987, but separated in 1988.

Latin Grammys Awards for the album "Fuerza natural" (2010) and for the song "Deja vu" (2010).

15 May 2010: Cerati suffered a stroke after his performance at Venezuela that left him in a coma at the 50 age.

He took up guitar at age 9, and played in a series of rock, blues, and fusion bands based on popular British bands of the 1970s, using the music to help him learn English.

Mentioned in the song "Sexo Amateur" by Diego Lorenzini.

Had romance with María Carámbula and Sofia Medrano.

The last concert in his country was at the solidarity event Argentina abraza a Chile (2010) for the 2010 Chile earthquake.

Co-written songs with Charly García (for "Filosofía barata y zapatos de goma" - 1990) and Shakira (for "Fijación oral vol. 1" - 2005 and "Sale el sol" - 2010).

Released a album with Daniel Melero called "Colores Santos" in 1992.

Also was member of the electronic music bands: Plan V and Ocio.

Has worked as producer of Nicole, Leo García, Altocamet and Shakira.

Cited Luis Alberto Spinetta as his first musical influence.

Ranked #33 in the 2023 Billboard list of "50 Best Rock Lead Singers".

Their 2 albums in Rolling Stone's The 50 Best Latin American Rock Albums: "Bocanada" #2 and "Canción Animal" (w/Soda Stereo) #16.

His guitars was sampled in Fito Páez's single "Tumbas de la Gloria".

Ranked #7 in the 2012 Rolling Stone's Argentina list of "Top 100 Best Guitarists of Argentine Rock Music".

Invented the phrase "Gracias totales" (aka Thanks Totals) for goodbye/thank to the public and their staff in the 1997 Soda Stereo farewell concert.