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Juan Gabriel’s hit song "El Palo" reached #1 on the Billboard charts. Born Alberto Aguilera Valadez on January 7, 1950, in Parácuaro, Michoacán, Gabriel grew up in Juárez, where a music teacher encouraged his singing. At 13, he left home to work and write his first songs, initially performing in church choirs and nightclubs. Seeking stable work as a singer, he moved to Mexico City, enduring periods of homelessness and even wrongful imprisonment. Despite these hardships, Gabriel secured a recording contract and released his debut album, *El Alma Joven...*. He left an indelible mark on genres such as rock, mariachi, ranchera, and pop but is best known for his soul-stirring ballads like "Querida" (My Dear) and "Amor Eterno" (Eternal Love). His fame soared with each of his 30 albums, and his dramatic performance style won him legions of fans. Memorable performances include his 1990 show at the Palacio de Bellas Artes, the 2009 Latin Grammys, and the 2012 Festi...