Very popular in Argentina, Carlos “Indio” Solari died this Friday, June 5 in Buenos Aires at the age of 77. The singer of Patricio Rey y sus Redonditos de Ricota sent a message shortly before dying to Lionel Messi, who reacted to his death.
Relatively little known outside France, Carlos Solari was on the other hand extremely popular in his country, Argentina, where he has just died this Friday June 5 at the age of 77, while suffering from Parkinson’s disease. For almost half a century, “el Indio” animated Argentine rock, giving monster concerts, one of which was marked by two deaths following a stampede when 300,000 people had flocked to attend.
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On Friday, reactions followed one another to salute the memory of Carlos Solari, whether they came from the political, cultural or sporting world. A few days before the start of the World Cup, Argentinian coach Lionel Scaloni underlined “a significant loss for Argentina” and expressed his “pain” after the announcement of the death of Carlos Solari, a non-conformist character, critic of the establishment, consumerism and repression of State.
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Lionel Messi himself reacted on his Instagram account, posting a photo of the singer accompanied by the message “Always in our hearts, RIP.” Since Friday, Argentines have also discovered Solari’s attachment to the football superstar, for whom he had recorded a message shortly before his death, and which was broadcast by the Love streaming channel. This is Indio. These few words to greet you. You were a national treasure of Argentine sport. God and the devil have endowed you with an incredible talent. You gave me so many good times, which I was also able to share with foreign friends. I kiss you and wish you a good life. You deserve a happy life. PS: what if you won another world champion title? You were made for this, my old man, you were made for this.” Lionel Messi has not yet reacted to this message.
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