Singer Amado Jaén, founder of Los Diablos, dies

• Singer Amado Jaén, Co-founder of Los Diablos, Dies.
• Musical Legacy and Animated Adaptations.
• Performer of ‘Los Caballeros del Zodiaco’ Opening.

In sad news for the music world, Amado Jaén, musician, composer, and co-founder of the iconic rock group Los Diablos, has passed away.

The tragic event occurred on Tuesday night, October 11, when the sorrowful news of his death, at the age of 74, was announced.

It is worth noting that his departure leaves an indelible void in the music scene, where his legacy will endure for generations

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Jaén had been battling cancer for months and last week underwent surgery in an attempt to improve his health condition.

Amado Jaén, a name that resonates in rock history, was the architect behind one of Los Diablos’ biggest hits: ‘Un Rayo de Sol’.

Although the melody was originally composed under a different title by two French authors, Jaén adapted the song with new Spanish lyrics.

After contributing these new lyrics to the song, he breathed life into it and transformed it into an anthem for the band and their followers.

Singer Amado Jaén dies

Since the founding of Los Diablos in Hospitalet de Llobregat in the late 60s, Amado Jaén has served as a bassist and left his mark on numerous legendary songs of the group.

‘Fin de Semana’, ‘Oh oh July’, ‘Acalorado’, and ‘Rosana’ are just some examples of his creative talent — renowned songs that have left their mark.

Furthermore, his composition ‘And Only You’ represented Spain in the 1981 Eurovision Song Contest in Dublin, consolidating his career on the international music scene.

Jaén did not limit himself to shining with Los Diablos; he also stood out as a composer for other artists and created tunes and music for advertisements.

A Legendary Musical Career

However, there is a lesser-known facet of his career: the adaptation of songs from animated television series into Spanish and Catalan.

He was responsible for introducing to the Spanish-speaking public the melodies of beloved series that have remained ingrained in the childhoods of many.

He performed songs such as ‘Inspector Gadget’, ‘Los Caballeros del Zodíaco’, ‘Daniel el Travieso’, ‘Dungeons and Dragons’, ‘Los Diminutos’, and ‘El Gato Isidoro’, among many others.

His musical legacy extends beyond the stage, spanning the childhoods of several generations who grew up with the catchy songs of their favorite animated series.

A Painful Goodbye for His Followers

Across social media, numerous users mourned the poignant death of the singer, with anime fans particularly highlighting his contribution to «Los Caballeros del Zodiaco.»

“The Hispanic fandom of #SaintSeiya mourns the death of the artist ‘Spanish Amado Jaén,’” was one of the comments on Twitter from his fans.

“Who, in the 90s, translated and produced the Spanish version of the opening song for the anime, which is still cherished by many,» they added.

“In relation to ‘The Knights of the Zodiac,’ he adapted the French album ‘Les Chevaliers du Zodiaque’ into Spanish. He also performed several of its songs,» they commented.

The Success that Immortalized Amado Jaén

«Deeply saddened by the loss of Amado Jaén, composer of tunes that will forever remain in our memory. A big kiss to family and friends,» reads a message on social media.

In Catalan, his work also made its way to television via TV3 with series like ‘Bola de Drac Z’ and ‘Musculman,’ showcasing his versatility in linguistic adaptation, according to El Mundo.

Jaén was born in 1949 in L’Hospitalet de Llobregat (Barcelona) and joined Los Diablos in its early days, according to Efe.

He joined when the duo, formed by singer Agustín Ramírez and bassist Enrique Marín, expanded into a quartet with Amado on bass and Emilio Sancho on drums. CLICK TO SEE ONE OF THEIR VIDEOS.