Carlos Riganti, progressive rock drummer for Alas, dies at 75

Carlos Riganti, the influential drummer for the progressive rock band Alas, has died at the age of 75. His wife, Viviana, confirmed the news via Instagram, stating that the cause and circumstances of his death have not yet been disclosed.

Riganti had a significant career in Argentine music, beginning in 1970 with the group Materia Gris, which was involved in creating the first Argentine rock opera, ‘Oh, perra vida de Beto’. He later became a key member of Alas, a band known for blending jazz, tango, and folklore. Throughout his career, he also worked as a session musician for artists such as Piero and Raúl Porchetto.

Following the announcement, Soda Stereo drummer Charly Alberti paid tribute to his friend on social media. A farewell service for Riganti is scheduled for Saturday at Casa O’Higgins in Buenos Aires.