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Chucho Merchán (Jesús Alfredo Merchán) was born on 24 December, 1952 in Bogotá, Colombia, is an artist. Discover Chucho Merchán's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is He in this year and how He spends money? Also learn how He earned most of networth at the age of 71 years old?
| Popular As |
Jesús Alfredo Merchán |
| Occupation |
Musician, activist |
| Age |
71 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Capricorn |
| Born |
24 December, 1952 |
| Birthday |
24 December |
| Birthplace |
Bogotá, Colombia |
| Nationality |
Colombia |
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He is a member of famous artist with the age 71 years old group.
Chucho Merchán Height, Weight & Measurements
At 71 years old, Chucho Merchán height not available right now. We will update Chucho Merchán's Height, weight, Body Measurements, Eye Color, Hair Color, Shoe & Dress size soon as possible.
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Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Chucho Merchán Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2022-2023. So, how much is Chucho Merchán worth at the age of 71 years old? Chucho Merchán’s income source is mostly from being a successful artist. He is from Colombia. We have estimated
Chucho Merchán's net worth
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| Net Worth in 2023 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2022 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2022 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Not Available |
| Source of Income |
artist |
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Timeline
In 1986 he joined the band The Pretenders with whom he recorded the album Get Close. After the eruption of the Nevado del Ruiz volcano, which destroyed Armero and left 25,000 people dead, Chucho organized a charity concert for the survivors. David Gilmour, Annie Lennox, Pete Townshend, and Mike Oldfield participated in this event.
He conducted The London Philharmonic Orchestra for Pete Townsend's album Iron Man and recorded the bass in Scoop, White City and Deep End Live and was the musical director on the tour of The Who which celebrated their 25th anniversary. In 1986 he joined Eurythmics on the albums Revenge, We Too Are One and Peace, and toured with the band. He worked with Annie Lennox on her album Diva and on Red Hot and Blue to help victims of AIDS. With Eurythmics, he participated in the concert at Wembley Stadium to push the South African government to release Nelson Mandela. He also collaborated with Eurythmics member Dave Stewart on several tracks for the Lily Was Here soundtrack, released in 1989.
His first musical experiences were in South America with his band Malanga and with university bands in California. In 1974 he traveled to England to study music at the Cambridge University. He studied composition, orchestration, direction and orchestral conduction, guitar, piano, percussion, and double bass. In 1980 he received his Bachelor of Arts. In the same year, after his graduation, he began to play double bass. His band Macondo, which he founded and for which he composes, won the prize for the best European jazz band. With this band he played at jazz festivals in Montreaux and Newport. In Cambridge he received the prize for composition with his string quartet Vientos del Sur. In 1983 he joined the Thomas Dolby band as a guitarist and went on his first world tour promoting the album The Flat Earth.
Jesús Alfredo Merchán (born December 24, 1952)), known professionally as Chucho Merchán, is a session jazz and rock bassist and guitarist. He received a Bachelor of Arts degree from Cambridge University in 1980. He has performed with Nucleus, Eurythmics, The Pretenders, Thomas Dolby, George Harrison, Pete Townshend, David Gilmour, Robi Rosa, Bryan Adams, Kirsty MacColl, Jaguares, and Everything but the Girl.
