Los Panchos (also Trío Los Panchos) is the name of an internationally known musical trio. Music is an art, entertainment, or other human activity which involves organized and audible sound, though definitions vary. ... Generally speaking, a trio or threesome is a group of three. ...

History

Los Panchos were first formed in 1944 at New York City by two Mexicans, Alfredo Gil and Chucho Navarro, and one Puerto Rican, Hernando Avilés. Each member of Los Panchos played a guitar and sang. 1944 (MCMXLIV) was a leap year starting on Saturday (link will take you to calendar). ... Midtown Manhattan, looking north from the Empire State Building, 2005 New York City (officially named the City of New York) is the most populous city in the state of New York and the entire United States. ... Alfredo Bojalil Gil (August 15, 1915-October 10, 1999), also known by his nickname el güero, was a singer and founding member of the musical trio, Trio Los Panchos. ... A guitar is a stringed musical instrument. ...

Los Panchos reached fame internationally with their romantic songs, especially in Latin America, where they are still regarded as one of the top trios of all time. They sold millions of album copies within a few years of being founded. Latin America consists of the countries of South America and some of North America (including Central America and some the islands of the Caribbean) whose inhabitants mostly speak Romance languages, although Native American languages are also spoken. ... An album is a collection of related audio tracks, released together commercially in an audio format to the public. ...

Julito Rodriguez joined the group in 1952; he was replaced by Johnny Albino in 1958. Julio Rodriguez (born October 5, 1925) is a Puerto Rican bolero singer. ... 1952 (MCMLII) was a Leap year starting on Tuesday (link will take you to calendar). ... Johnny Albino (born December 19, 1919) is a famous Puerto Rican bolero singer, born in Yauco. ... 1958 (MCMLVIII) was a common year starting on Wednesday of the Gregorian calendar. ...

The Albino era was one of the most prosperous ones for Los Panchos, as Albino proved to be a very popular singer among Los Panchos fans for ten years. His departure in 1968 was a tumultous one, as he did not leave in good terms with the group's management. 1968 (MCMLXVIII) was a leap year starting on Monday (the link is to a full 1968 calendar). ...

Los Panchos still continue to perform concerts across Puerto Rico, the United States and Latin America, with a newer cast of singers.

External link

• Official web site