On September 23, renowned vocalist Lupe Tijerina Martinez perished in a car crash. One of the band’s members, Mario Quintero, recalled the 69-year-old singer of Los Tucanes de Tijuana and said:
“Our heartfelt sympathies to the whole Tijerina family on the passing of Mr. Don Lupe Tijerina, accordionist and 2nd. Voice of Los Cadetes de Linares, a group that contributed significantly to the history of norteno music on an international level.”
Death of Lupe Tijerina Martinez’s cause
Around kilometer forty on the New Mexico highway saw the death of Lupe. His son provided details, stating he didn’t know if his father had a heart attack or dozed off while driving at the time of the collision.
He continued by saying that his father’s car had sustained complete damage. He added that the family had received a number of calls and that it would be challenging for him and his family to adjust to life without Lupe.
During the early morning incident at 5 a.m., Lupe was traveling from New Mexico City to Braxton. According to Lupe’s son, information on his father’s funeral will soon be made public.
Overview of Lupe Martinez
In the 1980s and 1990s, Lupe—who was born in 1953—became well-known as the frontman of the Los Cadetes de Linares band. The musical fervor of Guadalupe Tijerina’s cousin was brought to numerous locations in Mexico and, more specifically, in the United States, where he lived. He shared the stage with musical acts like Los Tigres del Norte. He was best known for being a part of the band Los Cadetes de Linares, which was featured in several Mexican movies.
In 1960, Homero Guerrero established Los Cadetes de Linares in Linares, Nuevo Leon. They initially played at festivals, family reunions, and educational institutions. Adan Moreno, an accordionist, joined them in 1961, and they began giving performances in Linares. Samuel Zapata joined the group in 1967 when Moreno left, and Candelario Villareal joined in 1968.
Lupe recorded Los Dos Amigos with Guerrero in 1974 after joining the group. While on tour in places like Chicago and Los Angeles, the band played several singles.
When Guerrero passed away in February 1982, Rosendo Cantu succeeded him as a bandleader, and the group kept performing. The band afterward broke up. Martinez is survived by relatives, some of whose names are unknown.
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