Rigo Tovar
Rigoberto Tovar García (29 March 1946 – 27 March 2005), better known as Rigo Tovar, was a Mexican musician. Famous for his cumbias, Tovar infused traditional Mexican and Latin music with modern instruments like the electric guitar and synthesizer and popular styles such as rock and cumbia.
Tovar was born and raised in Matamoros, Tamaulipas. After moving to Houston, Texas, his musical career began to take off in the early 1970s. Blending cumbia, tropical, and modern rock, he quickly gained a large following. In 1971, Tovar released his first album entitled Matamoros Querido which garnered two hits, "Matamoros Querido" and "Lamento De Amor".
He sold over 30 million albums, and his work continues to influence artists across genres.
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