What is Gervasio's middle name?
Gervasio
What is Gervasio's full name?
José Gervasio Viera Rodríguez
Gervasio nickname(s):
Gervasio
Gervasio date of birth:
February 27, 1948
How old was Gervasio when died?
42
Where was Gervasio born?
Cerro Largo, Uruguay
When did Gervasio die?
October 28, 1990
Where did Gervasio die?
Talagante, Santiago, Chile
Why did Gervasio die?
Suicide
What is Gervasio nationality?
Uruguayan
What is Gervasio's occupation?
Singer-songwriter, musician
What genre is Gervasio's work?
New wave
What instruments does Gervasio play?
Vocals, guitar
Short Biography
José Gervasio Viera Rodríguez (27 February 1948 – 28 October 1990), also simply known as Gervasio, was an Uruguayan singer who achieved popularity in Chile in 1983, when he won the international competition of the Viña del Mar International Song Festival, with the song "Alma, Corazón y Pan". One of Gervasio's most famous compositions is "Con Una Pala y Un Sombrero", which he wrote in honour of his father, who died of lung cancer.