Argentine singer Juan Sanchez dies at age 64 following surgery complications , his doctor said . He is survived by his wife , Olga Garaventa . Performance style in the 1980s drew comparisons to Elvis Presley . ` ` Sandro '' was considered one of pioneers of Latin rock music movement . Singer also called ` ` El Gitano '' or ` ` The Gypsy '' because of his family 's Roma roots .
Argentine singer Juan Sanchez dies at age 64 following surgery complications , his doctor said . Performance style in the 1980s drew comparisons to Elvis Presley . ` ` Sandro '' was considered one of pioneers of Latin rock music movement . Singer also called ` ` El Gitano '' or ` ` The Gypsy '' because of his family 's Roma roots .