Ricky Martin is a sexy Latin singer with a talent for making people want to dance. His music has met international success and gets plenty of radio play on pop stations all over the Latin world and the US. He has worked in Mexican theater and film, American TV, and as a musician since 1990 and spearheaded what has been called the Latin pop music movement. Ricky Martin's concerts are carefree and sensual with his use of flamenco music and dance elements that keep the crowd moving and singing. Get your Ricky Martin tickets now to see this Latin sensation's good-natured and energetic live show.
Born in Puerto Rico in 1971, Martin was active in his school's choir and theater programs. He starred in TV commercials as a boy and took singing and acting lessons to hone his talent. Ricky Martin began his career as a Latin teen idol singing for the band Menudo, leading the band to international success with his beautiful voice and devilish good looks. Ricky started his solo music career in 1991 and soon became a Latin sensation with his albums Me Amaras, A Medio Vivir, and Vuelve.
He also became an actor, taking roles in Mexican films, on the TV soap opera General Hospital, and then on Broadway in Les Miserables. Ricky's musical crossover success came in 1999 with the recording of his Spanish/English album Ricky Martin, which featured the song 'Livin' La Vida Loca.' All over the US, fans were hearing Ricky Martin's music, some for the first time, and loving what they heard. His mix of the two languages attracted fans with its exotic feel and sensually accented sound.
Most of Martin's music since then has been mixed language. Hits like 'She's All I Ever Had,' 'Private Emotion,' 'Nobody Wants To Be Lonely,' 'Jaleo,' and 'I Don't Care' have been popular in many cultures and countries. His tours sell out in many cities and attract a melting pot of different fans from many backgrounds. Buy Ricky Martin tickets so you and your friends can experience the magic of this Latin phenomenon live and in person.
