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Who is Tico Torres? Tico Torres Biography and Wiki
Tico Torres is an American musician, artist, and entrepreneur, best known as the drummer, percussionist, and songwriter for American rock band Bon Jovi. In 2018, Torres was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Bon Jovi.
Tico Torres Age
Hector Juan Samuel Torres was born on October 7, 1953, in New York City, New York, United States of America. He celebrates his birthday on October 7th every year. Torres will be 67 years old on Oct. 7th, 2020.
Tico Torres Height and Weight
Torres is a man of average stature, he also appears to be quite tall in stature in his photos. He stands at a height of 5 feet and 6 inches (1.67 meters). He also weighs 154 lbs (70 kgs).
Tico Torres Education
Talking about Tico’s education history, Torres attended John F. Kennedy Memorial High School, which is located in Iselin.
Tico Torres Parents
His birth name is Hector Samuel Juan Torres, and he is 65 years old. His father’s name is Hector Torres (drummer) and her mother’s name is Emma Torres.
Tico Torres Siblings
He has a sister namely, Opi Torres.
Tico Torres Wife
Torres and his first wife divorced soon after the formation of Bon Jovi in 1983. In 1996, Torres married Czech-born model Eva Herzigová in Sea Bright, New Jersey. The ceremony was attended by their closest friends and family including Donald Trump and the members of Bon Jovi. The band serenaded Eva and her husband with the hit single “Always” during the dance.
Their marriage ended two years later. Torres married Maria Alejandra in September 2001, his third marriage. They have a son, Hector Alexander, born on January 9, 2004. Torres is an avid golfer who frequently participates in the Alfred Dunhill Links Pro-Am in St. Andrews, UK, often playing in a foursome with fellow musician and good friend Huey Lewis.
Tico Torres Net Worth
Tico is estimated to have a net worth of $20million. Torres has enjoyed a long career in the Music industry spanning almost three decades. Through proceeds from his work as a musician, artist, and entrepreneur he has been able to accumulate a modest fortune.
Tico Torres Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Tico Torres.
Tico Torres Bio and Wiki
Full Names: Hector Juan Samuel Torres Popular As: Tico Torres Gender: Male Occupation / Profession: Musician, Artist, and Entrepreneur Nationality: American Race / Ethnicity: Cuban Religion: Not Known Sexual Orientation: Straight
Tico Torres Birthday
Age / How Old?: 67 years old Zodiac Sign: Libra Date of Birth: October 07, 1953 Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA Birthday: October 07
Tico Torres Body Measurements
Body Measurements: Not Available Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 6 inches (1.68m) Weight: 70 kg Eye Color: Dark Brown Hair Color: Dark Brown
Tico Torres Family and Relationship
Father (Dad): Hector Torres Mother: Emma Torres Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Opi Torres, Andrew Torres Marital Status: Married Wife/Spouse: Married to Franziska Knuppe Children: Sons ( Hector Alexander)
Tico Torres Networth and Salary
Net Worth: $20 million Salary: Under Review Source of Income: Music
Tico Torres House and Cars
Place of living: To be Updated Cars: Car Brand to be Updated
Tico Torres Career
Talking about his profession, he was a huge fan of jazz music and he studied music along with Joe Morello. In 1969, he used to play the drum for rock band Six Feet Under. However, before joining Bon Jovi he used to play the drum for R-band and also in the studio with various artists.
Likewise, he recorded many songs with the band and he also made his vocal appearance in the band in many super hit songs. In addition, he made his appearance in the album Bon Jovi.
In 1985, the band released their album 7800 Fahrenheit. Then, after a year in 1986, the band came with another album Slippery When Wet.
Therefore, he also linked with other super hit albums like Keep the Faith (1992), Crush (2000), Have a Nice Day (2005), The Circle (2009), and What About Now (2013).
Tico Torres Bon Jovi
Torres met Alec John Such while playing with a band called Phantom’s Opera and it was this friendship which led to him joining Bon Jovi. When Jon Bon Jovi, the lead singer of the band, approached Torres, he was put off by the fact that Jon was 9 years younger than himself. He said it was Jon’s charismatic appearance and watching him perform that attracted him to join the band.
Torres is primarily a drummer and percussionist, but he sang lead vocals on a song on the box set 100,000,000 Bon Jovi Fans Can’t Be Wrong, as well as backing vocals on a couple of the early Bon Jovi tracks, notably “Born to Be My Baby” and “Love for Sale”.
Tico Torres Albums
Bon Jovi (1984)7800° Fahrenheit (1985)Slippery When Wet (1986)New Jersey (1988)Keep the Faith (1992)These Days (1995)Crush (2000)Bounce (2002)Have a Nice Day (2005)Lost Highway (2007)The Circle (2009)What About Now (2013)This House Is Not for Sale (2016)Hard & Hot (1991)Cross Road (1994)Tokyo Road: Best of Bon Jovi (2001)This Left Feels Right (2003)Greatest Hits (2010)Burning Bridges (2015)
Tico Torres Art
Known as “The Hitman,” Torres discovered another talent: painting. He has exhibited his art since 1994. The successful first show was at the Ambassador Galleries in Soho, New York. Torres is a self-taught painter, who paints expressive pictures that show scenes from everyday life and his life with the band.
His painting talent was shown in one of the three videos made for the single “Who Says You Can’t Go Home.” There is a scene in one of the videos showing Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, and David Bryan painting a wall of a house a solid color, while Tico is at the other end of the room, painting an extravagant picture of a house surrounded by a multi-colored heart on the same wall.
Torres also owns a fashion line for babies called Rock Star Baby (selling baby clothing, strollers, soft toys, jewelry, and furniture, etc.), which is viewable at http://www.rockstarbaby.com
Tico Torres Endorsements
After a long endorsement deal with Pearl drums and hardware since 1984, after Richie Sambora’s last show with Bon Jovi in April 2013, Torres changed from Pearl drums to DW, after DW made a custom kit out of cherry wood to Torres’ specifications.
Along with DW, Torres also endorses Paiste cymbals, Remo drumheads, his signature Easton Ahead drumsticks, and their grip tape and gloves, LP percussion and Beato drum bags. Torres used DW pedals for most of his career but not hardware or drums until 2013.
Tico Torres Awards and Achievements
In the year 2018, Torres was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Bon Jovi for their excellence and legacy in the field of music. Further, Tico also won “El Rey” Tito Puente Contribution to the Arts Award in 2014.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tico Torres
Who is Tico Torres?
Torres is an American musician, artist, and entrepreneur, best known as the drummer, percussionist, and songwriter for American rock band Bon Jovi. In 2018, Torres was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Bon Jovi.
How old is Tico Torres?
Hector Juan Samuel Torres was born on October 7, 1953, in New York City, New York, United States of America. He is 67 years as of 2020.
How tall is Tico Torres?
Torres stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches (1.68m)
Is Tico Torres married?
Torres linked with couples of a beautiful lady and he is married thrice. In addition, he had a wife before joining the band, and he divorced as soon as after the formation of Bon Jovi. He had an affair with his girlfriend, Brooke Shields, in 1992 and they separated in 1993. Tico also dated Erin until 1994, starting from 1993.
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In the year 1996, he was married for the second time and this time married Czech-born model Eva Herzigova. As a result, the marriage took place in Sea Bright, New Jersey where the ceremony was attended by his friend’s family, including members of Bon Jovi. But he separated with his spouse after two years in 1998. After his divorce, he was in a relationship with Elizabeth Vargas. During 2000 he married for the third time with Maria Alejandra in September 2001. Tico got a divorce with his third wife and in 2007 he dated. Talking about his children, he has a son named with his third wife Maria Alejandra.
How much is Tico Torres worth?
Torres has an approximate net worth of $20 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the entertainment industry.
Where does Torres live?
Because of security reasons, Tico has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is Tico dead or alive?
Torres is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Tico Torres Social Media Contacts
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Talking about his profession, he was a huge fan of jazz music and he studied music along with Joe Morello. In 1969, he used to play the drum for rock band Six Feet Under. However, before joining Bon Jovi he used to play the drum for R-band and also in the studio with various artists.
Likewise, he recorded many songs with the band and he also made his vocal appearance in the band in many super hit songs. In addition, he made his appearance in the album Bon Jovi.
In 1985, the band released their album 7800 Fahrenheit. Then, after a year in 1986, the band came with another album Slippery When Wet.
Therefore, he also linked with other super hit albums like Keep the Faith (1992), Crush (2000), Have a Nice Day (2005), The Circle (2009), and What About Now (2013).
Tico Torres Bon Jovi
Torres met Alec John Such while playing with a band called Phantom’s Opera and it was this friendship which led to him joining Bon Jovi. When Jon Bon Jovi, the lead singer of the band, approached Torres, he was put off by the fact that Jon was 9 years younger than himself. He said it was Jon’s charismatic appearance and watching him perform that attracted him to join the band.
Torres is primarily a drummer and percussionist, but he sang lead vocals on a song on the box set 100,000,000 Bon Jovi Fans Can’t Be Wrong, as well as backing vocals on a couple of the early Bon Jovi tracks, notably “Born to Be My Baby” and “Love for Sale”.
Tico Torres Albums
Bon Jovi (1984)7800° Fahrenheit (1985)Slippery When Wet (1986)New Jersey (1988)Keep the Faith (1992)These Days (1995)Crush (2000)Bounce (2002)Have a Nice Day (2005)Lost Highway (2007)The Circle (2009)What About Now (2013)This House Is Not for Sale (2016)Hard & Hot (1991)Cross Road (1994)Tokyo Road: Best of Bon Jovi (2001)This Left Feels Right (2003)Greatest Hits (2010)Burning Bridges (2015)
Tico Torres Art
Known as “The Hitman,” Torres discovered another talent: painting. He has exhibited his art since 1994. The successful first show was at the Ambassador Galleries in Soho, New York. Torres is a self-taught painter, who paints expressive pictures that show scenes from everyday life and his life with the band.
His painting talent was shown in one of the three videos made for the single “Who Says You Can’t Go Home.” There is a scene in one of the videos showing Jon Bon Jovi, Richie Sambora, and David Bryan painting a wall of a house a solid color, while Tico is at the other end of the room, painting an extravagant picture of a house surrounded by a multi-colored heart on the same wall.
Torres also owns a fashion line for babies called Rock Star Baby (selling baby clothing, strollers, soft toys, jewelry, and furniture, etc.), which is viewable at http://www.rockstarbaby.com
Tico Torres Endorsements
After a long endorsement deal with Pearl drums and hardware since 1984, after Richie Sambora’s last show with Bon Jovi in April 2013, Torres changed from Pearl drums to DW, after DW made a custom kit out of cherry wood to Torres’ specifications.
Along with DW, Torres also endorses Paiste cymbals, Remo drumheads, his signature Easton Ahead drumsticks, and their grip tape and gloves, LP percussion and Beato drum bags. Torres used DW pedals for most of his career but not hardware or drums until 2013.
Tico Torres Awards and Achievements
In the year 2018, Torres was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Bon Jovi for their excellence and legacy in the field of music. Further, Tico also won “El Rey” Tito Puente Contribution to the Arts Award in 2014.
Frequently Asked Questions About Tico Torres
Who is Tico Torres?
Torres is an American musician, artist, and entrepreneur, best known as the drummer, percussionist, and songwriter for American rock band Bon Jovi. In 2018, Torres was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Bon Jovi.
How old is Tico Torres?
Hector Juan Samuel Torres was born on October 7, 1953, in New York City, New York, United States of America. He is 67 years as of 2020.
How tall is Tico Torres?
Torres stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches (1.68m)
Is Tico Torres married?
Torres linked with couples of a beautiful lady and he is married thrice. In addition, he had a wife before joining the band, and he divorced as soon as after the formation of Bon Jovi. He had an affair with his girlfriend, Brooke Shields, in 1992 and they separated in 1993. Tico also dated Erin until 1994, starting from 1993.
In the year 1996, he was married for the second time and this time married Czech-born model Eva Herzigova. As a result, the marriage took place in Sea Bright, New Jersey where the ceremony was attended by his friend’s family, including members of Bon Jovi. But he separated with his spouse after two years in 1998. After his divorce, he was in a relationship with Elizabeth Vargas. During 2000 he married for the third time with Maria Alejandra in September 2001. Tico got a divorce with his third wife and in 2007 he dated. Talking about his children, he has a son named with his third wife Maria Alejandra.
How much is Tico Torres worth?
Torres has an approximate net worth of $20 million. This amount has been accrued from his leading roles in the entertainment industry.
Where does Torres live?
Because of security reasons, Tico has not shared his precise location of residence. We will immediately update this information if we get the location and images of his house.
Is Tico dead or alive?
Torres is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.
Tico Torres Social Media Contacts
InstagramTwitterFacebookYoutube
Related Biographies.
You may also like to read the Bio, Career, Family, Relationship, Body measurements, Net worth, Achievements, and more about:
Jesse KinchWes BorlandJeff RussoJames NewmanBuddy MillerSteve Katz
Reference:
We acknowledge the following websites that we have referenced as we were writing this article.:
WikipediaIMDBFaceBookTwitterInstagram andYoutube
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