Juan Gabriel's Son Hopes Bad Bunny Will Reimagine His Father's Music

Ten years after the passing of the legendary Juan Gabriel, his youngest son, Jean Gabriel, has spoken about the profound impact of his father's death and his hopes for the artist's musical legacy. The anniversary, marked on August 28, serves as a poignant reminder of the enduring presence of "Juanga's" music, which remains vibrant a decade later.

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I was in my apartment in California when my mom called me.

Jean Gabriel recounted the moment he learned of his father's death, describing it as a deeply painful experience. He shared with "Venga la alegría" that it was his mother, Laura Salas, who delivered the news. "I was in my apartment in California when my mom called me," he recalled, describing that summer day in 2016 as one of his most feared, a "nightmare" he wishes he could forget.

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It was a day that feels like a nightmare, the saddest memory I have.

Reflecting on his father's final wishes, Jean Gabriel revealed that Juan Gabriel did not want his body to be seen after his death. The singer desired to be remembered as the lively artist he was, full of joy and performance. "My dad always told us, 'When I'm gone, I don't want anyone to see me lifeless, I don't want them to remember me like that, I want them to remember me as Juan Gabriel, the artist that I am, happy, singing, dancing,'" his son shared.

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My dad always told us, 'When I'm gone, I don't want anyone to see me lifeless, I don't want them to remember me like that, I want them to remember me as Juan Gabriel, the artist that I am, happy, singing, dancing.'

Looking forward, Jean Gabriel expressed a desire for other artists to carry his father's music into the future. He specifically mentioned reggaeton star Bad Bunny as an artist he believes could bring a fresh perspective to Juan Gabriel's catalog. "He would do something really cool with 'Debo hacerlo,' it's very rhythmic, very, very cool, especially with Bad Bunny," Jean Gabriel confided, suggesting a potential for a modern reimagining of his father's beloved songs.

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He would do something really cool with 'Debo hacerlo,' it's very rhythmic, very, very cool, especially with Bad Bunny.