Marco Antonio Solís

Marco Antonio Solís Sosa was born on December 29, 1959, in Ario de Rosales, Michoacán, Mexico. He began his musical journey at age six, performing with his cousin Joel Solís as “Los Hermanitos Solís.” In 1975, Solís co-founded the group Los Bukis, serving as the lead vocalist, songwriter, and guitarist. Under his leadership, Los Bukis achieved significant success across Mexico, Central America, South America, and the United States over nearly two decades. During his time with Los Bukis, Solís also gained recognition within the music industry for his additional work in writing and producing for other prominent singers such as Marisela and Rocío Dúrcal.

In 1995, following internal discussions where other members expressed a desire to form a new group, Los Mismos, Solís transitioned to a solo career. His debut solo album, “En Pleno Vuelo,” was released in 1996 by Fonovisa Records. As a solo artist, Solís has maintained his popularity in Mexico, Latin America, Spain, and the United States. His discography includes numerous entries on Billboard’s Hot Latin Tracks chart, with several songs reaching number one positions. He has collaborated with various artists including Olga Tañón, Ana Bárbara, Enrique Iglesias, Chayanne, and Marc Anthony. In 2013, his album “Gracias Por Estar Aquí” debuted at number one on Billboard’s Top Latin Albums chart. Solís further expanded his artistic endeavors by providing the Spanish-dubbing for the character Ernesto de la Cruz in the 2017 Disney-Pixar film “Coco.”

Marco Antonio Solís has received multiple industry accolades throughout his career. These include five Latin Grammy Awards and two Lo Nuestro Awards. He was inducted into the Billboard Latin Music Hall of Fame in 2000 and received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame on August 5, 2010. In 2022, the Latin Recording Academy recognized Solís as Person of the Year for his extensive contributions to Latin music.