Wilberto González, known professionally as Willie González, was born on May 13,
1958 in Bayamón, Puerto Rico, and is a salsa romántica vocalist and composer.
His musical path began at age 15 when he played trombone with Chamaco Rivera’s
orchestra, later joining Eddie Santiago in 1982 to form Orquesta Saragüey. The
pair performed with Conjunto Chaney before González transitioned to a solo
career in 1988 backed by Orquesta Noche Sensual. He released his debut album El
Original y Único that same year, selling roughly 100,000 copies and earning a
Platinum Disc in 1989. Subsequent rel...