Trivia

Has absolute pitch.

Famous singer, composer and pianist Argentine.

He started taking music classes at the age of 5.

As a child suffered a nervous breakdown, which caused disorder Vitiligo.

Was professor of Theory and Solfeggio at the age of 12.

In 2010 he was honored as "Ciudadano Ilustre de la Ciudad de Buenos Aires" ("Illustrious Citizen of the City of Buenos Aires").

He also was lead singer of the bands Sui Generis, "Porsuigieco", "La Máquina de Hacer Pájaros" and Serú Girán.

Father of, with María Rosa Yorio, Migue García (b. March 4, 1977).

Their 9 albums in Rolling Stone's Top 100 albums of Argentine Rock: -"Clics modernos" #2 -"Piano Bar" #12 -"La grasa de las capitales" #17 (w/Serú Girán) -"Yendo de la cama al living" #26 -"Pequeñas anécdotas sobre las instituciones" #30 (w/Sui Generis) -"Vida" #66 (w/Sui Generis) -"Bicicleta" #68 (w/Serú Girán) -"Películas" #71 (w/La Máquina de Hacer Pájaros) -"PorSuiGieco" #89 (w/PorSuiGieco).

Thanked by Diego Maradona in the liner notes of their autobiography "Yo soy el Diego" (2000).

Their 8 albums in Al borde's Top 250 albums of Spanish American Rock: -"Clics modernos" #3 -"Vida" #17 (w/Sui Generis) -"Serú Girán" #27 (w/Serú Girán) -"Piano Bar" #47 -"Confesiones de invierno" #104 (w/Sui Generis) -"Yendo de la cama al living" #148 -"Bicicleta" #184 (w/Serú Girán) -"Peperina" #191 (w/Serú Girán).

Auditoned for "Si lo sabe, cante" at the age 14, but was not selected.

Son of Carlos García Lange (engineer) and Carmen Moreno (producer).

Struggled with cocaine addiction from 80s to 2008, resulting in his spending time in rehab in order to beat his addiction.

Had a brief romance with Fabiana Cantilo.

Won the Konex Award as Rock Musician of the Decade in 1985.

Won the Golden Gardel award in 2002, 2003 and 2018.

Has been in a relationship with Mecha Iñigo since 2008.

A corner in the city of New York named after his, for 40 years of his album "Clics Modernos".

Was the inspiration for León Gieco's song "Los Salieris de Charly".

Their album, Clics Modernos (1983), is ranked number 9 on Rolling Stone's list of The 50 Best Latin American Rock Albums.

He frequently composed his songs in English and then recorded them in Spanish.

Their 11 songs in Rock.com.ar's Top 100 songs of Argentine Rock: -"Cerca de la revolución" #1 -"Eiti Leda" #9 -"Rasguña las piedras" #22 -"Canción de Alicia en el País" #32 -"Inconsciente colectivo" #45 -"Canción para mi muerte" #56 -"El fantasma de Canterville" #58 -"No te dejes desanimar" #72 -"Fabricante de mentiras" #75 -"No llores por mí Argentina" #79 -"Nos siguen pegando abajo" #90.

Has performed with (on separate occasions) Mercedes Sosa, Luis Alberto Spinetta, Fito Páez and Fabiana Cantilo.

Was in a relationship with Brazilian dancer Marisa "Zoca" Pederneiras from 1977-1991.

Lived in Brazil in the 80s.

Mentioned in Francisca Valenzuela's song "Como la flor".

Mercedes Sosa recorded a tribute album for him called "Alta fidelidad" in 1997.