Albums Los Grandes Exitos Role Singer | Name Jose Class Occupation(s) Singer | |
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Similar People Odilio Gonzalez, Tavin Pumarejo, Yomo Toro, Awilda Carbia, Tony Pabon y La Protesta | ||
José Miguel Class (26 September 1938 , in Manatí, Puerto Rico) is a Puerto Rican singer who gained wide international fame during the 1960s and 1970s.
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Biography
Born September 26,1938 (78 years) Nicknamed "El Gallito de Manati" ("Manati's Bantam"), Class achieved fame in Puerto Rico during the '60s before moving to Mexico, where he achieved wide success. His period as a resident there proved important for his career: He released various Mexican music albums and he was able to achieve fame across Central America, South America and the rest of the Caribbean.
When Class returned to Puerto Rico during the decade of the '70s, he immediately landed a weekly television show in Rafael Perez Perry's Channel 11, which he co-hosted with Awilda (Awilda La Mimosa) Pedrosa. His adopted Mexican accent was noticeable during the run of this show; as a matter of a fact, he kept the Mexican accent for a very long time. He was also known for his famous catchphrase "Yo soy el Gallo!" ("I am the Rooster!")
Class has now retired to lead a more private life in his hometown of Manati. He released over 20 albums, many of which have been converted into CD format. He currently lives in Rio Piedras, P.R... Born September 26,1938, have 78 years old he's not from 1922
Selected discography
Songs
Quiereme en Vida1963
Si No Puedo Ser Tu AmorGrandes Exitos · 2016
El ZorzalEl Zorzal · 2012