Ramon Ayala

Ramon Ayala is a sensational Mexican artist, regarding as one of the greatest today in Mexican music. His albums have sold millions and his singles have topped many a chart. From Monterrey in Nuevo Leon, Mexico, he plays Norteno music and is often seen live by those who buy Ramon Ayala tickets, playing his accordion. He has been active in the world of music since 1963, with his music released via Freddie Records.
 
Ramon Ayala was born to a musical family. His father was musician Ramon Cobarrubias and he began to play the accordion at the age of six. He was encouraged by his family to pursue his dream of a career in music and thus began performing at public venues. His first band was Los Jilgueros de Marin, after which he joined the group Los Pavoreales. With Cornelio Reyna, he formed the group Los Relampagos Del Norte, with the group’s debut album released in 1963.
 
With this group, Ramon Ayala released a number of smashing singles and albums that rose to the top of the Mexican charts, reigning supreme in norteno music, with the two regarded as one of the greatest in Mexican music. Twenty albums were released by Los Relampagos Del Norte, with many of their songs becoming classics, heard in many a Mexican household. In 1971, this group broke up and he founded a new band, Ramon Ayala Y Los Bravos Del Norte, later during the same year.  
 
The first member of Ramon Ayala’s new band was vocalist Antonio Sauceda, who soon left a year later and was replaced by Eliseo Robles. The two bonded instantly, forming an artistic partnership that would spawn many Number One singles and albums, with some of the topping charts in the US as well. Their albums also sold many copies and the band saw several more lead singers. The current lead singer of the band is Mario Marichalar, who joined the band in 1993.
 
Today, Ramon Ayala is a legendary Mexican musician, renowned as one of the forerunners of the norteno genre of Mexican music. He has won a number of awards including several Grammy Awards for his music. In short, an artist for whose concert any fan of norteno music must order Ramon Ayala tickets.