Johnny Canales, a long-time network of television’s musical series, and tejano singer, has passed away. He was 77.
Canales ‘ family confirmed his passing in a statement posted on the Facebook page of Johnny and Nora Canales on Thursday. A cause of death was never provided in the article.
” He was more than just a favorite spouse, parents, TV host, singer, and artist, he was a beacon of hope and pleasure for many people”, according to the speech. His infectious personality and commitment to advancing Latino traditions and music left a lasting impression on the world.
Canales, who was born in Mexico, was known by the phrase” Take it away” as he hosted a televised song show in Corpus Christi, Texas, in the 1980s and 1990s.
In the Netflix line” Selena: The Series,” professional Luis Bordonada portrayed him in the role of Tejano actor Selena. He is credited with starting Selena’s job on the show.
At its top, the published present was seen across the United States, Mexico and Latin America.
Art Galvan, a Corpus Christi singer, said he toured with Canales ‘ group during the 1970s and called him a lifelong friend.
” I was making about$ 50 per gig, man that was a lot of money back then… he offered me about$ 75″, Galvan said.
” He was a funny, funny gentleman …. he was a great artist, he had the surprise of gab”, Galvan said. ” He lived a longer, good living”.
Corpus Christi composer and music manufacturer Dusty Oliveira , told KXII- TV , that as a child he watched and was inspired by Canales ‘ show.
It’s really important to see someone from this do that before they blow up on a national or global level because you want to see individuals like yourself doing these issues, Oliveira said.
