Valentín Elizalde
Mexican singer (1979–2006) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Valentín Elizalde Valencia (Spanish: [balenˈtin eliˈsalde βaˈlensja]; 1 February 1979 – 25 November 2006) was a regional Mexican singer. Nicknamed "El Gallo de Oro" (The Golden Rooster), he was known for his off-key style and his biggest hits included: "Vete Ya," "Ebrio de Amor", " Vete Con Él", "Vuelve Cariñito", "Cómo Me Duele", "Vencedor", " Mi Virgencita", and "Soy Así" (a cover of José José's classic song).[2] Some of his songs were narcocorridos eulogizing Mexican drug lords like Vicente Carrillo Fuentes. He was murdered in an ambush; allegedly by members of the drug trafficking cartel Los Zetas, which at that time served as the armed wing of the Gulf Cartel.[3][4]
Valentín Elizalde | |
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Born | Valentín Elizalde Valencia (1979-02-01)1 February 1979 |
Died | 25 November 2006(2006-11-25) (aged 27) Reynosa, Tamaulipas, Mexico |
Cause of death | Murder (gunshot wounds) |
Other names | El Gallo de Oro |
Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
Musical career | |
Genres | Regional Mexican |
Instruments | Vocals |
Years active | 1998–2006 |
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