Raul Malo | |
---|---|
Background information | |
Birth name | Raul Francisco Martínez-Malo Jr. |
Born | Miami, Florida, U.S. | August 7, 1965
Genres | |
Occupation | Singer-songwriter |
Instrument(s) | Vocals, guitar |
Years active | 1989–present |
Labels | New Door |
Member of | The Mavericks |
Raul Francisco Martínez-Malo Jr. (born August 7, 1965) is an American singer, songwriter, guitarist and record producer. He is the lead singer of country music band the Mavericks and the co-writer of many of their singles, as well as Rick Trevino's 2003 single "In My Dreams". After the disbanding of the Mavericks in the early 2000s, Malo pursued a solo career.[2] He has also participated from 2001 in the Los Super Seven supergroup. The Mavericks re-formed in 2012 and continue to tour extensively. In 2015, they won the Americana music award for duo/group of the year.
In June 2024, Malo announced that he had been diagnosed with cancer.[3]
After they disbanded in the early 2000s, Malo went solo and continued to make superb, thoughtful if progressive country music on his own.