About
Ecuadorian singer who recorded more than 4,000 songs, including "Nuestro Juramento," during his nearly three decade-long career. He is remembered for having collaborated with other prominent Latin American artists, such as Alci Acosta.
Before Fame
He worked as a shoemaker and got his start singing at the radio station El Condor.
Trivia
His popularity was so great that more than 250,000 Ecuadorian fans attended his funeral in 1978.
Family Life
He married women named Irene and Maria and had a son named Francisco.
Associated With
His most famous song, "Nuestro Juramento," has been covered by a variety of artists including Tania Libertad.
