Many Houstonians in the Latino/Hispanic community are remembering Vicente Fernandez, a legendary Mexican icon who died one year ago today.
FILE- In this file photo of Saturday, April 16, 2016, the Mexican singer Vicente Fernandez performs at a free concert at Azteca Stadium. Fernndez, the regional Mexican music star whose powerful voice immortalized songs like"El rey","Volver, Volver" and"Pity that you are alien" while inspiring new generations of performers like his son Alejandro Fernndez Jr., He died early Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021, relatives reported. He was 81 years old.
His music became a must-play in Hispanic households, including late-night parties, gatherings, karaoke nights, and even daily chores. Every Latin grandparent or parent had several of his albums on repeat. Tequila shots were a must. Fernandez was no stranger to Houston, either. In fact, it was all thanks to Guillermo “Memo” Villarreal, owner of Memo’s Record Shop in the East End area who also worked as a concert promoter responsible for bringing Fernandez to Houston,Voices of Houston: Memo’s Record Shop in East End celebrates Latin music for more than 50 years
Fans of the Mexican singer Vicente Fernandez meet around a statue of him at Pepe Guizar square or"Plaza de los Mariachis" in Guadalajara, Mexico, Sunday, Dec. 12, 2021. Fernandez, a beloved Mexican singer who was awarded three Grammys and nine Latin Grammys and inspired a new generation of performers, including his son Alejandro Fernndez Jr. has died.
Fernández was such an icon that Spanish-language network Telemundo interrupted its live broadcast of Mexico’s Virgin of Guadalupe celebrations to announce his death, according to” became a legendary saying that stood with fans and celebrities. It translates to “While you don’t stop applauding, your ‘Chente’ won’t stop singing.”A graduate of the University of Houston-Downtown, Ana moved to H-Town from sunny southern California in 2015.
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