- Born
- Died
- Birth nameAntonio González Batista
- Nicknames
- El Pescaílla
- El Pescadilla
- Spanish singer, composer, and flamenco guitar player initially notorious as the patriarch of the "rumba flamenca catalana" a musical genre that he created and launched quite successfully.
When in 1958 he married Lola Flores, a celebrated singer and dancer of Andalusian folklore, he became the patriarch of one of the most extraordinary musical dynasties in Spain's history fathering two daughters, Lolita and Rosario, as well as one son Antonio Jr., all of whom would become accomplished singers and performers.
Antonio Sr. was also very successful in recordings as a solo artist and as back up guitar and vocalist for wife Lola. Eventually he costarred with Lola in several of her film vehicles as well as appearing with her on television and in endless concert tours all over the world. When Lola and Antonio died, their children continued the family tradition and eventually their grandchildren also delighted audiences with their inherited talents. In spite of Antonio Jr. untimely death at age 33 the Flores-González saga continues.
- IMDb mini biography by: Mark Martin (whatsupomar)
- SpousesLola Flores(October 27, 1957 - May 16, 1995) (her death, 3 children)Carmelita Santos(1956 - 1957) (1 child)Dolores Amaya(1955 - 1956) (1 child)
- ChildrenJuan Antonio González SantosAntonia González Amaya
- ParentsAntonio González Díaz, el "Sardineta"Antonia Batista Jiménez
- RelativesElena Furiase(Grandchild)Lola Orellana González(Grandchild)Guillermo Furiase González(Grandchild)Pedro Lazaga González(Grandchild)Baldomero González Batista(Sibling)Manuel González Batista(Sibling)Manuel González, el "Chindo"(Grandparent)Juan González Batista(Sibling)Josefa González Batista(Sibling)Alba Flores(Grandchild)Guillermo Furiase González(Grandchild)
- Had a daughter, Antonia, from a previous relationship with Dolores Amaya.
- Grandfather of Elena Furiase and Alba Flores.
- He had a son who was the girlfriend of Lola Flores' brother.
- His wife, La Farona Lola Flores and their son Antonio Flores died only 2 weeks apart. He was very sensitive and close to his mother and couldn't cope with her death. Antonio González was never the same and died only 4 years after them.
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