Antonio Vega

Antonio Vega Tallés (a.k.a. Antonio Vega) (16 December 1957 – 12 May 2009) was a Spanish pop singer-songwriter.

Biography He was born in Madrid. In a psychologist test he scored 168 IQ. He studied at the Liceo Francés de Madrid, where he acted for the first time at aged 14.

Antonio Vega has been considered one of the fundamental composers of Spanish pop since the beginning of democracy. The intimacy of his songs and his sensitivity earned him admiration both from public and critics.

He was addicted to drugs since the 80s, which over time ceased to be a secret from the public.

On 20 April 2009 Antonio Vega was admitted to the Hospital Puerta de Hierro in Madrid with severe pneumonia that forced him to suspend his tour. He died on 12 May 2009, as a result of lung cancer that had been diagnosed 10 months earlier.

Career In 1978 he formed the band Nacha Pop out of another band, Uhu-Helicopter. In 1980, Nacha Pop released their debut album. The band broke up in 1988 and Antonio began a solo career.

Discography

Solo career Studio Albums 1991 – No me iré mañana 1994 – Océano de sol Elixir de Juventud Vapor with Nacho Vejar Palabras Lleno de Papel Hablando de Ellos El Sitio de mi Recreo Ahora se que mis Amigos Cierto para Imaginar Palabras (Instrumental) Written and Arranged by Antonio 1998 – Anatomía de una ola La Hora del Precuspulo Como la Lluvia al Sol Tuve que Correr with Nacho Vejar Murmullo de tus Manos Tributo a ... Mi Hogar en Cualquier Sitio Angel Caido Agua de Rio with Nacho Vejar + Music by Basilio Marti Entre Tu y Yo Anatomia de Una Ola Written by Antonio and Arranged by Antonio, Basilio Marti and Joan Babiloni 2001 – De un lugar perdido Estaciones with Marga del Rio A Medio Camino Hojas que Arranque with Marga del Rio Para Bien y Para Mal Seda y Hierro De Un Lugar Perdido Ser un Chaval with Marga del Rio A Trabajos Forzados with Antonio Gala Horizons Written by Antonio 2005 – 3000 noches con Marga Live Albums 2002 – Básico (Madrid concert in El Círculo de Bellas Artes) Compilations 1992 – El sitio de mi recreo (Best ballads compilation) 1993 – Ese chico triste y solitario (Tribute by various artists) 2004 – Escapadas (Album of collaborations)

With Nacha Pop Studio Albums 1980 – Nacha Pop 1982 – Buena disposición 1983 – Más números, otras letras 1984 – Una décima de segundo 1985 – Dibujos animados 1987 – El momento Live Albums 1988 – Nacha Pop 1980–1988 (Live Album) 2008 – Tour 80-08 Reiniciando (2 CDs + DVD. Live recording)

With Un Mar al Sur 2008 – Un sueño compartido

With Marta Sánchez Marta Sánchez album De Par en Par 2010 – Escrito Sobre el Viento