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Janice · 01-25-2005, 11:00 AM

Hard to believe it's been 10 years. Such a terrible shame.

Concert Marking Selena's Death Set

HOUSTON (AP) - A three-hour concert to mark the 10th anniversary of the death of Tejano singing star Selena has been set for Houston's Reliant Stadium this spring.

Several performers, including Gloria Estefan and Thalia, are to participate in the event, to be broadcast live April 7 by the Univision Network.

"We can hardly believe it has been so long since she left us, but we are excited to help celebrate her life and her spirit," said Houston Mayor Bill White.

Other performers who have signed on include Pepe Aguilar, Carlos Vives, Banda El Recodo, Alicia Villarreal, Aleks Syntek, Lucero, Ana Gabriel, Intocable and the Kumbia Kings.

Houston was the site of Selena's final concert. She played at the Astrodome in February 1995 to more than 60,000 fans as part of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo.

The following month, the 23-year-old singer was fatally shot at a Corpus Christi motel. The former president of her fan club, Yolanda Saldivar, was convicted of the slaying and is serving a life prison term. "I promised to keep my daughter's memory alive through her music," Abraham Quintanilla, Selena's father, said last week. "And now, 10 years later, this event is a fitting celebration of not only her music, but her life, as well."

Rebel Queen 1980 · 01-25-2005, 11:30 AM

You're right Janice,It is hard to believe that it's been that long ago,Seems
like it just happened.The Hispanic community truly keeps Selena's memory
alive.She was not just a singer. She was a great advocate as well. She
told Hispanics to stay from drugs and alcohol, have knowledge about AIDS,
and to recieve a good education.That's why so many young and old all
loved Selena.She taught everyone that you have to respect your culture.

RIP Selena.

We Will Always Remember You.

Selena Quintanilla Perez

April 16, 1971-March 31,1995

Kazza · 01-25-2005, 04:28 PM

Thanks for posting that Janice.
I still miss Selena :cry:

GirlyGirl · 01-26-2005, 10:51 PM

I miss her too! Such a tragic ending - at least her legacy lives on.

MandieR1980 · 01-27-2005, 07:25 AM

Yeah I visit the Selena board on Selenachat.com I love all her music though the Spanish stuff I don't understand a word of it but I love it anyways LOL

consentida · 01-27-2005, 11:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MandieR1980

Yeah I visit the Selena board on Selenachat.com I love all her music though the Spanish stuff I don't understand a word of it but I love it anyways LOL

Same here except...I understand the Spanish. lol. I've been a Selena fan for about eight years and I really can't believe its going to be ten years since she died. I just ordered a t-shirt to wear on March 31st in her honor. Hopefully, as a result of this concert, people will be reminded of what a great talent she was.

MissZero · 01-27-2005, 04:41 PM

I can't believe it's been that long

*MIBabe03* · 01-27-2005, 04:55 PM

Damn! I was only 9 when that happened. It was really sad.

MandieR1980 · 01-27-2005, 08:40 PM

I get alot of flack for being a Selena fan my cousin used to make fun of me for it but she learned her lesson now because I make fun of her John Mayer

Pay back's a bitch!

Lee · 01-27-2005, 08:44 PM

I don't really listen to her music, but I respect her as a musician and am sad
she is gone.

01-25-2005, 11:00 AM	#1
Janice Retired Admin - Hollywood Swingin' Forum Legend Join Date: Aug 03, 2001 Location: Beantown Posts: 36,388	Concert Marking Selena's Death Set Hard to believe it's been 10 years. Such a terrible shame. Concert Marking Selena's Death Set HOUSTON (AP) - A three-hour concert to mark the 10th anniversary of the death of Tejano singing star Selena has been set for Houston's Reliant Stadium this spring. Several performers, including Gloria Estefan and Thalia, are to participate in the event, to be broadcast live April 7 by the Univision Network. "We can hardly believe it has been so long since she left us, but we are excited to help celebrate her life and her spirit," said Houston Mayor Bill White. Other performers who have signed on include Pepe Aguilar, Carlos Vives, Banda El Recodo, Alicia Villarreal, Aleks Syntek, Lucero, Ana Gabriel, Intocable and the Kumbia Kings. Houston was the site of Selena's final concert. She played at the Astrodome in February 1995 to more than 60,000 fans as part of the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo. The following month, the 23-year-old singer was fatally shot at a Corpus Christi motel. The former president of her fan club, Yolanda Saldivar, was convicted of the slaying and is serving a life prison term. "I promised to keep my daughter's memory alive through her music," Abraham Quintanilla, Selena's father, said last week. "And now, 10 years later, this event is a fitting celebration of not only her music, but her life, as well."

01-26-2005, 10:51 PM	#4
GirlyGirl My Feet Hurt! First Time Poster Join Date: Jan 20, 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 1	I miss her too! Such a tragic ending - at least her legacy lives on.
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01-27-2005, 07:25 AM	#5
MandieR1980 Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 03, 2001 Location: East Taunton, Massachusetts Posts: 2,635	Yeah I visit the Selena board on Selenachat.com I love all her music though the Spanish stuff I don't understand a word of it but I love it anyways LOL
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01-27-2005, 04:41 PM	#7
MissZero serve it up baby Senior Member Join Date: Sep 12, 2004 Location: Pa (Blah) Posts: 1,901	I can't believe it's been that long
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01-27-2005, 04:55 PM	#8
MIBabe03 Loving Swingtown! Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: Jul 28, 2002 Location: TX Posts: 4,646	Damn! I was only 9 when that happened. It was really sad.
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01-25-2005, 11:30 AM	#2
Rebel Queen 1980 Member Senior Member Join Date: Nov 05, 2002 Location: Watching Classic Sitcoms 24/7.... Posts: 1,509	You're right Janice,It is hard to believe that it's been that long ago,Seems like it just happened.The Hispanic community truly keeps Selena's memory alive.She was not just a singer. She was a great advocate as well. She told Hispanics to stay from drugs and alcohol, have knowledge about AIDS, and to recieve a good education.That's why so many young and old all loved Selena.She taught everyone that you have to respect your culture. RIP Selena. We Will Always Remember You. Selena Quintanilla Perez April 16, 1971-March 31,1995

01-25-2005, 04:28 PM	#3
Kazza Member Forum 3000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 17, 2003 Posts: 3,244	Thanks for posting that Janice. I still miss Selena :cry:

01-27-2005, 08:40 PM	#9
MandieR1980 Member Senior Member Join Date: Mar 03, 2001 Location: East Taunton, Massachusetts Posts: 2,635	I get alot of flack for being a Selena fan my cousin used to make fun of me for it but she learned her lesson now because I make fun of her John Mayer Pay back's a bitch!

01-27-2005, 08:44 PM	#10
Lee veteran member Forum 4000 Club Member Join Date: May 23, 2001 Location: Pulaski, Tennessee Posts: 4,768	I don't really listen to her music, but I respect her as a musician and am sad she is gone.