Celebrated Name: | Jose Feliciano |
Real Name/Full Name: | Jose Monserrate Feliciano Garcia |
Gender: | Male |
Age: | 79 years old |
Birth Date: | 10th September 1945 |
Birth Place: | Lares, Puerto Rico |
Nationality: | Puerto Rican |
Height: | 5 feet 5 inches |
Weight: | 72 kg |
Sexual Orientation: | Straight |
Marital Status: | Married |
Wife/Spouse (Name): | Janna Merlyn Feliciano (m.1965; div. 1979) Susan Omillian (m. 1982 |
Children/Kids (Son and Daughter): | Yes (Melissa, Jonathan, and Michael) |
Dating/Girlfriend (Name): | N/A |
Is Jose Feliciano Gay?: | No |
Profession: | Musician |
Salary: | N/A |
Net Worth in 2024: | $15 million |
Last Updated: | December 2024 |
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.
Maybe you know about Jose Feliciano very well, but do you know how old and tall is he and what is his net worth in 2024? If you do not know, we have prepared this article about details of Jose Feliciano’s short biography-wiki, career, professional life, personal life, today’s net worth, age, height, weight, and more facts. Well, if you’re ready, let’s start.
Early Life & Biography
Jose Feliciano was born on 10th September 1945 in Lares Puerto Rico. He was born blind, is the fourth born in his family out of 11 children in his family. He began involving in music at the age of 3 as his uncle used to play cuatro. His family later moved to Spanish Harlem in New York at the age of 5, and when he was seven years, he was playing the accordion. His father also bought him a guitar and taught himself how to play it.
He attended The Light House School for the blind and had a guitar lesson with Harold Morris. He dropped out when he was at high school in order to help his family and would go play in coffee houses and clubs upon invitation
Personal Life
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.
Age, Height, and Weight
Being born on 10th September 1945, Jose Feliciano is 79 years old as of today’s date 19th December 2024. His height is 5 feet, 5 inches tall, and his weight is 72 kg.
Career
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.
He was introduced to RCA producer, Rick Jarrard and together, they released an album, Feliciano. He recorded several other albums with Rick Jarrard. Feliciano continued to receive more invitations to perform as he continued to release more songs. In 1970 he released another album consisting of Christmas music. He has also worked with other musicians to release several songs.
Awards & Achievements
Feliciano has received several awards and titles from his career. He won two Grammy Awards in 1968 is the best new artist and also the best pop performer of the year. His Christmas songs led to receive Grammy Hall of Fame. He received Grammy Legend Awards in 2000. In 2011, he received Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award and also Latin Academy of Recording Arts and Sciences, among many more titles.
Net Worth & Salary of Jose Feliciano in 2024
As of December 2024, Feliciano has an estimated net worth of $15 million. He has earned his income for being a successful musician. The number of awards that he has received, it is shown how his music career has been doing well. He has been into his career for a very long time, which has helped him to generate his total wealth making a comfortable life for his family.
Jose Feliciano is very courageous and hard working. Being at his condition of being blind and was very bold about his career from a young age. Tis has helped him to succeed and gain a lot of recognition all over the world. He is one of the most celebrated musicians in the world.
Caro Jose, a very Happy Birthday from a very old person. Early 1960’s we had the same guitar
teacher, Gil de Jesus ! After lesson, we went for a bite to eat at a Greek restaurant somewhere
in Cambridge, the name escapes me now. I am 89 now, hobby uke and clock fixing for social
contact as I have loss of mobility. Congrats on your fantastic success, be safe, and best
wishes! John
I just came from a concert here in San Juan P.R. Still has that great voice but tonight he hinted that he was planning to retire. He sang light my fire which to me was a turning point in his career and he opened the doors for all Latinos.
I’ll really miss not seeing you tonight at State Theatre, Modesto. Last night my husband & I both tested + for CoVid. I’ve been looking forward to seeing you a lifetime. Yesterday, I was just gonna say, “Forget it. I’m going!” But then I thought, “That’s not being responsible.” So, fingers crossed, someone from St. John’s Evangelical Episcopal will be there in our stead. Thanks for coming to Modesto. Have a wonderful evening! With love & admiration