Mexican American singer Johnny Rodriguez, whose 1970s country hits topped charts, dies at 73

Johnny Rodriguez, Chicano country star who sang 'Ridin' My Thumb to Mexico,' dies at 73

Johnny Rodriguez, known for tracks like "Ridin' My Thumb to Mexico" and a cover of "Desperado," has died.

George Strait Mourns the Passing of Iconic Country Music Singer, 73

“You’ll be missed, amigo.”.

Johnny Rodriguez, pioneering Mexican American country music star, dies at 73

Johnny Rodriguez, a trailblazer in country music and the first major Mexican American artist in the genre, died on Friday at the age of 73. His daughter, Aubry Rodriguez, confirmed the news on social media, though no cause of death was disclosed.         View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Aubry Rodriguez (@aubry.rae) Rodriguez rose to fame in the 1970s with a string of chart-topping hits including “Ridin’ My Thumb…

Johnny Rodriguez, pioneering Mexican American country star, dies at 73

At the height of his career in the 1970s, he released six No. 1 country hits. He later made headlines when he was acquitted of an acquaintance’s murder.

Johnny Rodriguez, Mexican American country star, dead at 73

'Mexican music and country music said almost the same thing, just in different languages,' the late singer said in a documentary.

ThePatriotLight - Country Legend Passes Away At 73

ThePatriotLight - On May 9th, Johnny Rodriguez—the trailblazing country star known for blending traditional honky-tonk with Latin flair—passed away peacefully at the age of 73, surrounded by family. Rodriguez’s daughter confirmed his passing in a heartfelt post on social media, describing him as “a deeply loved husband, father, uncle, and brother whose warmth, humor, and compassion shaped the lives of all who knew him.” “We are immensely gratefu…