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Life Event
Louis Cordero, performing as Louie Louie, played Madonna's boyfriend in her iconic 1984 music video for "Borderline," one of her earliest hit singles. The video helped launch both their careers and became a staple of early MTV programming.
Life Event
Louis Cordero, performing as Louie Louie, played Madonna's boyfriend in her iconic 1984 music video for "Borderline," one of her earliest hit singles. The video helped launch both their careers and became a staple of early MTV programming.
Life Event
Louie Louie released his charting single "Sittin' in the Lap of Luxury" in 1990, which became one of only two of his singles to chart on the U.S. Billboard charts. The song showcased his Puerto Rican-influenced pop-soul sound.
Life Event
Louie Louie released his charting single "Sittin' in the Lap of Luxury" in 1990, which became one of only two of his singles to chart on the U.S. Billboard charts. The song showcased his Puerto Rican-influenced pop-soul sound.
Life Event
Cordero released his second charting single "I Wanna Get Back with You" in 1990, further establishing his presence on American radio and solidifying his reputation as a charismatic pop-soul performer with crossover appeal.
Life Event
Cordero released his second charting single "I Wanna Get Back with You" in 1990, further establishing his presence on American radio and solidifying his reputation as a charismatic pop-soul performer with crossover appeal.
Life Event
Louie Louie and his band performed twice on The Arsenio Hall Show, one of the most popular late-night talk shows of the early 1990s, gaining national television exposure and showcasing his energetic live performance style to millions of viewers.
Life Event
Louie Louie and his band performed twice on The Arsenio Hall Show, one of the most popular late-night talk shows of the early 1990s, gaining national television exposure and showcasing his energetic live performance style to millions of viewers.
Life Event
Cordero appeared as the character Rick in the 1991 comedy film House Party 2, starring alongside Kid 'n Play. The film was a commercial success and demonstrated his range as both a musician and an actor in Hollywood productions.
Life Event
Cordero appeared as the character Rick in the 1991 comedy film House Party 2, starring alongside Kid 'n Play. The film was a commercial success and demonstrated his range as both a musician and an actor in Hollywood productions.
Life Event
Louie Louie toured the United States and Canada as an opening act for the British synth-pop duo Erasure, performing for large audiences across North America and expanding his fan base well beyond his core Latin pop audience.
Life Event
Louie Louie toured the United States and Canada as an opening act for the British synth-pop duo Erasure, performing for large audiences across North America and expanding his fan base well beyond his core Latin pop audience.
Appeared in Music Video
In early 1984, Louis Edmond Cordero gained widespread fame when he was cast as the love interest in Madonna's iconic music video for "Borderline." Directed by Mary Lambert, the video became a massive hit on MTV and introduced Cordero's charismatic presence to a global audience. This pivotal role not only cemented his face in 1980s pop culture history but also served as a major launching pad for his own successful solo music career.
Appeared in Music Video
In early 1984, Louis Edmond Cordero gained widespread fame when he was cast as the love interest in Madonna's iconic music video for "Borderline." Directed by Mary Lambert, the video became a massive hit on MTV and introduced Cordero's charismatic presence to a global audience. This pivotal role not only cemented his face in 1980s pop culture history but also served as a major launching pad for his own successful solo music career.
Released Music
Louie Louie reached the peak of his mainstream pop success in 1990 with the release of his signature single, "Sittin' in the Lap of Luxury." The track, featured on his debut album "The State I'm In," climbed to number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Accompanied by a stylish music video directed by Michael Bay, the song perfectly captured the era's blend of pop, dance, and new jack swing, solidifying his status as a dynamic recording artist.
Released Music
Louie Louie reached the peak of his mainstream pop success in 1990 with the release of his signature single, "Sittin' in the Lap of Luxury." The track, featured on his debut album "The State I'm In," climbed to number 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. Accompanied by a stylish music video directed by Michael Bay, the song perfectly captured the era's blend of pop, dance, and new jack swing, solidifying his status as a dynamic recording artist.
Live Performance
In 1999, Cordero reinvented his career by becoming a highly sought-after Las Vegas headliner under his stage name, Louie Louie. He performed high-energy, destination shows at prominent venues including The Nightclub at the Las Vegas Hilton and Club Madrid at Sunset Station. Backed by a five-piece band and professional dancers, his dynamic live performances became a staple of the late-90s Vegas entertainment scene, drawing crowds and fellow performers alike.
Live Performance
In 1999, Cordero reinvented his career by becoming a highly sought-after Las Vegas headliner under his stage name, Louie Louie. He performed high-energy, destination shows at prominent venues including The Nightclub at the Las Vegas Hilton and Club Madrid at Sunset Station. Backed by a five-piece band and professional dancers, his dynamic live performances became a staple of the late-90s Vegas entertainment scene, drawing crowds and fellow performers alike.
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