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Decades: 1960's, 1980's, 1990's, and 2000's
More than just the undisputed king of Mexico's traditional ranchera music, Vicente Fernandez -- "El Idolo de Mexico" -- is one of that country's most recognizable and influential cultural icons. Since his emergence in the mid-'60s, Fernandez's popularity has escalated to the point that his status among Mexicans and Mexican-Americans has been likened to that of Frank Sinatra and Elvis Presley in the United States. His concerts both in Mexico and the U.S. routinely sell out despite a near-total dearth ... Read More