'60s singer Trini Lopez, 83, dies while battling coronavirus

It all started when his father, a onetime musician, bought Lopez a Gibson guitar for $12.

At one club, Frank Sinatra saw him perform and signed him to his label, Reprise, for an eight-year term, Guerrero wrote. The deal produced the hits “If I Had a Hammer,” “This Land Is Your Land,” and “Lemon Tree."Guerrero describes the Trini Lopez sound as one influenced by folk music but with a Latin flare.

Thank you for the memories Trini Lopez. May you sing with the angels now.

Very sad. RIO Trini Lopez

Sad day. Play on, Trini.❤️

Rest in Peace... Trini Lopez.

his signature gibson guitars were so cool. i was always bummed out that his character in 'the dirty dozen' died during the drop. wadda run he had.

I always liked his cover of 'Lemon Tree.'

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How sad.😞

Hmmm may his gentle soul rest in perfect peace

Awe I will miss you & I’m saddened that you are now gone; just know I use to sing 🎤 your songs when I was in Elementary school each day to start our day; You will be in my thoughts & prayers for the next 2 weeks, RIP with ox.

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skatefan78 😔

What a horrible year this has been....

R.i.P. 🕯

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Face the truth about the virus, save your family, save the world!

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Sad 😢

Rip. Loved your music.

R.I P. 💔

bratz5321 RIP 🙏

IAmSophiaNelson Wow memories as a kid RIP 🙏🏾

Que descanse en paz

Condolence to the family😢

He had a wonderful personality and voice.

Geez.....💔

Oh no. He had an acting career too. No more Ya-Ya.

So sad to hear this. We sang “this land is your land” in grade school. Rest In Peace Mr Lopez. ♥️

EllenBWriter Oh, I loved Trini Lopez! This is very sad. 💔

Darn, a great musician. I love his version of “If I Had a Hammer” very catchy. May he Rest In Peace.

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Rest in Peace !!

A different this land is your land then woody Guthrie ?

alisonmartino NBC News finally picked the story up.

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