Alan Steppe
Rigoberto Tovar García, who was more commonly known as Rigo Tovar, was a talented musician, singer, and actor from Mexico. Tovar became well-known for his cumbias, where he blended traditional Mexican and Latin music with modern instruments like the electric guitar and synthesizer, as well as incorporating popular styles like rock and soul music.
Tovar was born and grew up in Matamoros, Tamaulipas. His musical career started to gain momentum in the early 1970s after he relocated to the East End neighborhood in Houston, Texas. He quickly gained a large following by blending cumbia, tropical, and modern pop rock. Tovar released his first album, called Matamoros Querido, in 1971. The album had two popular songs, “Matamoros Querido” and “Lamento De Amor”.
Throughout his career, Tovar achieved remarkable feats that left a lasting impact. He shattered numerous attendance records in Mexico and across Latin America, many of which remain unbroken even today. Additionally, he sold an impressive 30 million albums and his influence continues to inspire countless artists from various genres.
Rigo Tovar Children
Rigo Tovar was a prod father of 12 children during his lifetime named: Rigo Tovar Scott, Rigoberto Alejandro Tovar Ristori, Ángel Tovar, María Luisa Tovar, Cristopher Tovar, Rigoberto Tovar Torres, Sara Tovar Martínez, Bruno Tovar Maldonado, Elvia Tovar, Sara Tovar Torres, Verónica Tovar Torres and Rigoberto Gibrán Tovar Martínez. However, specific details about the names and number of his children are not widely available in the public domain.
Rigo Tovar was a beloved figure in the music industry, known for his hit songs like “Lamento de Amor” and “Mi Matamoros Querido.” While his professional life and music career are well-documented, he generally kept his personal life, including details about his family and children, relatively private.
