Valentín Elizalde

About

Mexican singer of Banda music who was tragically killed at age 27. He is remembered for Banda hits like Vete Ya and Mi Virgencita. He eulogized Vicente Carrillo Fuentes in many of his songs. 

Before Fame

He was raised in Guadalajara, Jalisco and Guasave, Sinaloa. 

Trivia

He was posthumously nominated for a Grammy in 2007. He released four albums after his death including 15 Éxitos. He was murdered in 2006 shortly after leaving a concert. 

Family Life

He had 5 children with his wife Camila. 

Associated With

He and Espinoza Paz are both popular singers of banda music.