Ruben Ramos — RoadyGoat Artist Profile

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Region: Upper Gulf Coast / Houston Area Conference: Texas

• Ruben Ramos, a San Marcos, Texas native, is known as "El Gato Negro."
• He initially played drums before becoming a celebrated vocalist and accordionist.
• His 1970s hit "La Mucura" catapulted him to Tejano music stardom.
• Ramos defied genre boundaries, incorporating jazz and big band elements into Tejano.
• He collaborated with legends like Little Joe y La Familia early in his career.
• "El Gato Negro" is a nickname given to him because of his unique style.
• Ramos's band, The Mexican Revolution, was known for its energetic stage presence.
• His music helped bridge the gap between traditional Tejano and modern sounds.
• Ramos received a Lifetime Achievement Award from the Tejano Music Awards.
• He continues to influence new generations of Tejano musicians.
• Ruben Ramos, born in Premont, Texas, helped solidify Tejano music's identity.
• His father, Polito Ramos, was a musician who influenced his early career.
• He joined Los Blue Notes in 1961, marking a pivotal moment.
• Ramos's signature accordion style helped define the modern Tejano sound.
• He seamlessly blended traditional Conjunto with modern pop influences.
• "El Gato Negro" became one of his most recognizable and celebrated hits.
• He collaborated with artists like Little Joe, expanding his reach.
• Ruben is nicknamed "El Legítimo," meaning "The Legitimate One."
• He won a Latin Grammy Lifetime Achievement Award in 2015.
• Ramos's music continues to inspire generations of Tejano musicians.

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