The national rock legend thanked through a video from his home. David Lebón was in charge of receiving the “Say No More” award in his honor.
Charlie Garcia was honored in the 26th edition of the Gardel Awards 2024, with tribute shows to some of their most iconic songs. Furthermore, the 72 year old artist He received the “Say No More” award, a special award that recognizes his musical career and his relevance in Argentine rock.
At the ceremony held at Movistar Arena, there were several musical moments that made the audience present vibrate. On a stage set up in one of the corners of the venue, different artists performed to honor one of the greatest references of Argentine rock.
David Lebon with the emerging artist Light Gaggi were in charge of breaking the ice, with a performance of “Desarma y sangra”, from the album Bicicleta de Serú Giranthe band formed in 1978, composed of Charly García, Pedro Aznar, Oscar Moro and Lebón himself.
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Photo by Agustín Dusserre (Gardel press)
Next, Rosario Ortega and Indians They performed “Passenger in trance.” During the course of the night, they also passed by said stage Lisandro Aristimuno and Chinese Bandals who shined with a version of “Viernes 3 AM”. This song was part of La grease de las capitales, the 1979 album by Serú Girán.
Finally, Fabiana Cantilo and Sylvester and the orange They performed the iconic song “Demoliendo Hoteles” together again, repeating their presentation last year at the Obras stadium, in which the singer was invited to the show of the band born in 2011. It was the first presentation after publishing their collaboration “The Age of the Dragon.”
David Lebón receives the “Say No More” award given to Charly García
David Lebón and Charly were companions of the legendary Argentine rock band Serú Giranwhich marked a before and after in the argentine rock. Their friendship transcends the passage of years and that is why Charly chose him to receive the “Say No More” award that seeks to honor the singer’s extensive career. For his part, the artist appeared in a short video thanking him for the recognition.
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Photo by Agustín Duserre (Gardel press)
“I’m happy because they asked Charly who he wanted to receive the award for him and he chose me. I love him so much. “I want to thank you for everything you gave to all of us.”, said Lebón when he went on stage.
Shocked by the award that bears the name of the Charly’s eighth album and seeks to pay tribute to the artist who is about to release a new album, Lebón expressed: “There are many people who have no idea of the things that I experienced with him, what a beautiful and true being he is. The war cost him some wounds , but it’s there as always.”
He 71-year-old musician and guitarist He thanked Charly again for choosing him for that moment and joked: “First thing tomorrow morning I’ll be at your house to bring you this.”
Source: Ambito
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