Al -Rimi singer was of Spanish origin 73

Johnny Rodriguez, one of the first Spanish stars in countryside music known for the 1970s “Reden”, died to Mexico “and” This is the way in which love is going “, at the age of 73.

Rodriguez died on Friday after entering the home care. His daughter, Ubre Rodriguez, announced the news of his death Social mediaHe said he was surrounded by the family. “My father was not only a legendary musician, the arts touched millions around the world, but also a very loved husband, father, uncle and brother, and formed his warmth and the spirit of sympathy for everyone who knows him.” “We are very grateful for the flow of love and support from fans, colleagues and friends during this time of sadness.”

Throughout his career, Rodriguez sparked Spanish musicians in the country’s space. He has found success in the plans since the beginning of his career, as he got six songs No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs and 20 of the 10 best songs. He was also honored by the Rural Music Academy and was nominated for the CMA Awards, and was recruited in the Hall of Monors of Music in the rural Texas in 2007.

Rodriguez was born in Sabali, Texas, in 1951. At the age of 18, he ended up in prison, where Texas heard Ranger Jackson Jackson and presented him to the “Said” promoter Shahehan. He moved to Nashville at the age of 21, where he tested it at Mercury Records, and was later signed for the individual individual version of 1972 “Pass me by (if you only pass) and” Ridin ‘Thumb to Mexico “.

He released for the first time “Johnny Rodriguez” in 1973, and obtained the number one on Billboard Top Country albums. After launching more than ten records with Mercury, he signed the EPIC in 1979, where he found moderate success during the 1980s and worked with producer Billy Sherrill.

Although he continued to release albums over the years, he faced personal turmoil in 1998 after he shot a man and killed him at his home, believing that he was a thief. After he was acquitted of all charges, continued to wander and release albums over the years, including “Live from Texas” for the year 2012.