Ramon and Cornelio livened the music and lyrics in order to reach and appeal to more people.
For the next eight years, Los Relampagos del Norte tore up the music charts by revolutionizing and re inventing norteño music, a genre that was then considered exclu sively cantina music. Their first hit single “Ya no llores” was recorded in 1963. As a teenager in the early sixties, Ramon virtua lly invented modern conjunto music, teaming up with the late bajo sexto guitarist / vocalist Cornelio Reyna to form Los Relampagos del Norte, the duo forged a distinctive sound and compiled a roster of songs that have since been covered by countless artist s in contemporary Latin music. His first band experience was a group called Los Jilgueros de Marin, later he joined Los Pavorreales. Inspired and supported by his parents, he performed in different public places to help his modest family. Ramon, son of local musician Ramon Cobarrubias, began playing his favorite instrument, the accordion when he was six years old. Ramon Ayala has defined norteño mu sic with signature songs and definitive instrumental styling that have made him a superstar on both sides of the El Rio Grande. 1945) in Monterrey, Mexico has mastered the artistry accordionist/vocalist/songwriter for over 40 years.
