Álvaro Lemmon: The Musical Story of El Hombre Caimán That Few Know
The renowned Colombian artist Álvaro Lemmon Ballestas, popularly known as El Hombre Caimán, assures that although the public remembers him for his extensive television career, his true passion has always been music.
TL;DR
- Álvaro Lemmon, 'El Hombre Caimán,' claims music, not comedy, is his true passion.
- He was part of 'Sábados Felices' for 46 years but joined incidentally.
- His stage name comes from his hometown, Plato, Magdalena, known for the legend of 'El Hombre Caimán.'
- Lemmon composed from a young age, using household items as instruments and later joining famous orchestras.
- He has a broad musical taste, including vallenato, mapalé, and boleros.
- His creative peak for songwriting is before sleeping.
- He won a Congo de Oro for his song 'Currucuchú Curruchá.'
- Lemmon performed internationally in the United States and Paris.
- He left 'Sábados Felices' in 2019 to focus on his musical career.
- He previously sold items on the street to support his family.
- At 80, he lives in Santa Marta with his wife, María Alexandra Martínez, and has seven children.
- He manages a business called 'De Todo con El Caimán' selling artistic merchandise.
- Lemmon desires to be remembered as joyful and perseverant, quoting 'Constancy overcomes what luck cannot achieve.'
- He advises young artists to focus on 'tasty music' with identity and content, avoiding vulgar lyrics.
- He currently seeks to rest and enjoy time with his family, fulfilled by a life dedicated to music.