interment of remains are permitted after five years. Ponce Mayor Maria Melendez stated she would issue a municipal order to transfer Feliciano's remains to the Panteon, if possible after one year. Influence Through his career, Feliciano was recognized as a pioneer in the salsa genre, and many artists considered him an influence. Gilberto Santa Rosa, Ruben Blades, Alex D'Castro, Jerry Rivas (of El Gran Combo) and his friend Gerardo (of NG2) are among some of the singers that mentioned Feliciano as an influence. Rivas referred to him as "my inspiration", while Blades has admitted that he began his career copying Feliciano's style and tone. Discography with Joe Cuba Sextet Cha Cha Cha's To Soothe The Savage Beast (1958) Steppin' Out (1962) Hangin' Out (1963) Diggin' the Most (1963) El Alma Del Barrio (1964) We Must Be Doing Something Right (1965) Comin' at You (1965) Bailadores (1965) Red Hot and Cha Cha (1966) With Eddie Palmieri Champagne (1968); Eddie Palmieri (1981) Solo Cheo (1971) La Voz Sensual de Cheo (1972) Felicidades (1973) With a Little Help from My Friend (1973) Looking for Love (1974) The Singer (1976) Mi tierra y yo (1977) Estampas (1979) Sentimiento, tú (1980) Profundo (1982) Regresa el amor (1985) Sabor y sentimiento (1987) Te regalo mi sabor criollo (1987) Como tú lo Pediste (1988) Los Feelings de Cheo (1990) Cantando (1991) Motivos (1993) Soñar (1996) Un Solo Beso (1996) El Eterno Enamorado (1997) Cheo en Cuba (1997) Pinceladas Navideñas (1998) Una voz... Mil recuerdos (1999) En la Intimidad (2002) Salsa Caliente De Nu York (2003) Romántico (2004) Navidad más excelente de Cheo Feliciano (2005) Pura salsa (2006) La herencia (2007) A Man And His Music (2009) Historia de la salsa (2009) Popular singles "A las Seis" (1962), "El Pito" (1967) "Busca lo Tuyo" (1968), Eddie Palmieri "Anacaona" (1971) "Mi Triste Problema" (1971) "Salomé" (1973) "Nabori" (1973) "Mapeye" (1973) "El Ratón" (1974), Fania All Stars "Canta" (1976) "Los Entierros" (1979) "Amada Mía" (1980) "Juan Albañil" (1980) "Sobre Una Tumba Humilde" (1980) "Ritmo Alegre" (1981), Eddie Palmieri "Trizas" (1982) "Yo No Soy Un Ángel" (1991) "Mentiras" (1991) Awards and recognitions 1975 - The Golden Cup - Venezuela 1976 - "Most Popular Artist" by Latin New York magazine 1977 - Daily News Front Page Award for "Best Latin Vocalist" 1985 - Owl of Gold (Panama); The Silver Chin Award (Miami, Florida)' Golden Agueybana Award (Puerto Rico) 1983 & 1984 -