Manolo Escobar

About

Popular Spanish singer of Andalusian copla music best known for songs like El Porompompero and Y Viva Espana. He has released albums such as Brindis and Aquel hijo.

Before Fame

He was the fifth of ten children and got his musical start playing flute and piano.

Trivia

He was also an actor who appeared in films like 1963's Los Guerrilleros.

Family Life

He married Anita Marx in 1959, a mere three months after meeting her.

Associated With

He co-starred with actor Rocio Jurado in in Los Guerrilleros.