Mario “Pogo” Carneyro of The Worst of Chile dies

  

 Chile Detail Zero : Mario “Pogo” Carneyro of The Worst of Chile dies

This Monday the Chilean singer passed away Mario “Pogo” Carneiromainly known for being the charismatic leader of the gang The Worst of Chile.

It was the same group through their social networks that confirmed the death of the artist as a result of a lung cancer which has plagued him for a few years.

“Unfortunately, Pogo has passed away, he died surrounded by his family, by the band of his kittens… we have a great sorrow but with strength since he went on a trip like a capo, courageously and bravely resisting the cancer that kept him for a long time. time fighting, but without stopping to continue creating music, books, paintings with the creativity of a leader”, expressed the band.

The 65-year-old singer led the Los Peores de Chile group during the 1990s, one of the most important names in Santiago punk. their singles “Cambodia Syndrome” Y “Ciccioline” They had high rotation on radio and television at that time.

In 2018, the also designer and photographer, published his autobiography “The worst book in Chile” in which he recounted his life and his career as a musician.

The “Pogo” wake will be held from 5:00 p.m. this Monday at Espacio Perro Negro, located at Amazonas 607 (Santiago).