About Ricky López
Born 1980. Ricky López is an American singer.
José Ricardo "Ricky" López Jiménez (born September 6, 1980) is a singer and former member of the well known boy band, Menudo.
Singing career Ricky López was discovered musically at age 13, when he was chosen to become a member of Menudo. Edgardo Diaz chose to nickname him "Ricky III", because of Ricky Meléndez and Ricky Martin's earlier stints in the group. López soon became known as "Ricky III" by Menudo fans in Puerto Rico and the rest of Latin America.
At Menudo, López recorded two CDs: "Imagínate" -translation "Imagine That!"-, which was done in Spanish, and "Vem Pra Mim", which was released in Portuguese specifically for the band's Brazilian fan base.
He left the band in 1995.
"Ricky 3" had an accident in 2004 and was in a coma for about a month, but survived, although with multiple injuries that left him in a wheelchair.
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Who is Ricky López?
Puerto Rican musician
When was Ricky López born?
Ricky López was born on 6 September 1980.
What is Ricky López's occupation?
Ricky López is a singer.
What nationality is Ricky López?
Ricky López is American.
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