Why is vicente fernandez famous

Many Mexican music groups cover the song when they perform live. His every single and album was a hit, and the public adored him. He became the first performer to sell out Mexico's Plaza de Toros bullfighting stadium, singing to over 50, fans.

In the U. He named it after himself. He released the multi-platinum-selling La Tragedia del Vaquero in After marathon sessions with producer Joan Sebastian who wrote or co-wrote all the songs on the set with Miguel Trujillo , Fernandez released his 79th album, Para Siempre , in It would net him five charting singles and hit the top spot on the Mexican and Latin albums charts, as well as Mexico's pop chart.

It sold over two million copies globally, and became the best-selling Regional Mexican album in the U. The following year, Fernandez bid fans farewell with a final concert performance at Mexico City's Estadio Azteca. The concert was recorded for a double-disc album and DVD, which arrived in late That night, he expressed such deep feelings through his singing that audience members, who were not told of his father's death until after he had left the stage, were in awe.

So certain was Fernandez that he would attract a capacity crowd he vowed that if La Plaza did not get filled he would stop singing. The day of the concert was cold and rainy. However, that didn't stop his fans as 54, of them showed up to hear Fernandez.

His record still stands today as the largest gathering of an audience of any concert at La Plaza. Fernandez has made 56 albums. One of his best-selling recordings was his tribute to Trio de los Panchos, who produced two top hits for him, "Miseria" and "No, No y No.

It was named after his three sons. By Adolfo Guzman-Lopez. Published Sep 16, AM. LAist relies on your reader support, not paywalls.

Freely accessible local news is vital. Please power our reporters and help keep us independent with a donation today. Monthly Donation One-Time Donation. Rosalie Rodriguez is a third generation mariachi performer. He is so commanding on stage: his energy, his showmanship, just the way he is able to Lizette Gutierrez sings traditional Mexican music under the name San Cha. In my family I've always been the person to do whatever I want and that's kind of frowned upon, especially as a woman.

Fernandez is virile and masculine and powerful, but it's not machismo in the sense that he's, you know, a wife beater. Courtesy of Arturo Ramirez. What questions do you have about Southern California?

See the ranch home of popular Mexican singer Vicente Fernandez, stroll on the shore of Lake Chapala—the largest lake in Mexico, then visit the picturesque town of Ajijic before stopping to purchase lunch at a typical restaurant on the lake. Is Vicente Fernandez still touring? He truly is the King of Ranchero music. When did Vicente Fernandez get married? How old was Vicente Fernandez when he became famous?

At age 21 he was in the show "La Calandria Musical" where he received his first payment for singing. He earned 35 pesos. He and his ranchera music have become most popular in Latin America and in Spain. At 21, Fernandez decided to make his living by singing.