Johnny Pacheco, the ‘Godfather of Salsa’ and soul of Fania Records, dies at 85
Los Angeles Times ~ 2/15/2021
Johnny Pacheco, legendary bandleader, producer and co-founder of salsa label Fania Records, died Monday afternoon at the age of 85.
His wife, Maria Elena Pacheco, confirmed his death at Holy Name Medical Center in Teaneck, N.J., citing complications from pneumonia.