Ricky Martin Was in Tucson Last Night (And it Was Important for Some of Us)

Ricky Martin.

Some people remember him from his Menudo days, some learned who he was overnight because of his (let’s just admit it it) electrifying performance at the 1999 Grammys, and some discovered him through hearing their friends and loved ones brutalize “Livin’ La Vida Loca” when it came on radio.

I used to watch him on TV, with my Nana, on an anglo novela called “General Hospital,” where he played Miguel, a character whose reason for being is explained on the GH Wiki as “going on a tour.”

Taking his boy band days into consideration, Martin has been a performing, touring musician for about 30 years and last night his One World Tour stopped at AVA Amphitheater.

His concert was full of energy, and he kept his fans dancing all night, opening the show with one of his newer singles, “Mr. Put It Down.” But the crowd went crazy when he went into his back catalog, singing classic songs like “Vuelve,” “Livin’ La Vida Loca,” and “Tú Recuerdo.”

During the show, Martin announced that one of his newest songs, “Disparo al Corazón,” from his album “A Quien Quiere Escuchar,” has nominated for a Latin Grammy.

His next stop will be in Phoenix on Sept. 26. at Comerica Theater. Tickets are still on sale, for those of you who missed last night’s show (or those of you who want a double-dose of Mr. Martin).

Ricky Martin

This article appears in Sep 24-30, 2015.