The founding members are from Linares, Nuevo Leon, Mexico.
This group was founded in 1960 in the city of El Poblado, Linares (Nuevo León), Nuevo León, Mexico, by Homero Guerrero. The idea of becoming a musical group of Cadetes was because his dream as a little boy was to be at the college military but because of the economic problems he was having with the family he decided to become Cadetes of the music industry. he first began with a guitar singing in family parties, festivals, schools and the local Plaza Kiosco of Linares, Nuevo Leon.
In 1961 they Baptized the Accordion and Bajo Sexto to the musical group thus bringing the first accordionist by the name of Adan Moreno. They once again began playing all around the City of Linares. Because Homero and Adan were from linares, the people from there Officially Baptized them as Los Cadetes de Linares.
In 1967 Adan Moreno Left the Musical Group due to Problems within the group. In 1968 Samuel zapata entered as the Second Accordionist for Los Cadetes de Linares. Homero and Samuel recorded their first Recording for Discos del Valle. A Record Company of Houston,Texas,USA. They Had their first singles as "Sacame, Sacame, El Ranchero, El Rogon, Estoy Pagando, Quiero Que Sepas" and others. Due to family issues Samuel Zapata was forced to leave the group in 1968.
By Late'68 Candelario Villareal Entered as the Third Accordionist for Cadetes de Linares. Homero and Candelario made local performances throughout Monterrey, Linares,Southern Part of Texas,USA.
Before Lupe Tijerina joined the group, Homero Guerrero and Samuel Zapata had made a recording in the company of Discos del Valle. That was the start of Cadetes de Linares; however, they still remained a local group.
When Homero Guerrero first heard Lupe Tijerina, he immediately integrated him into the group. They both discussed on new recordings. Homero Guerrero accepted and made a recording in 1974 with a corrido composed by Lupe Tijerina by the name of "Los Dos Amigos". This was the beginning of a whole new chapter for Los Cadetes de Linares. They began touring most of Mexico and the United States, such states as, Texas, Arizona, New Mexico, Chicago, California and New Mexico becoming a huge success. Lupe Tijerina gave Cadetes de Linares the style it needed to hit rankings on top of the charts.
With a one of a kind style to play their songs and with their greatest hits being played on the radio. They were on top of the world. With even new hits on the way like: Dos Coronas a mi Madre, Las Tres Tumbas, Pueblito, Regalo de Reyes, Polvo Maldito etc...Homero Guerrero and lupe Tijerina were of no doubt an instant classic.
Their great success and triumph would soon come to an end. On February 19, 1982 Homero Guerrero was Killed in a Auto Accident on the road from Linares to Monterrey. This struck the music world and his family. He had three brothers, Benjamin, Alfredo and Juan who were not musically involved at the time of his death. He also had seven sisters, Gloria Esperanza, Maria Esther, Maria Guadalupe, Ruth Elizabeth, Blanca Oralia, Blanca Estela and Irma Yolanda. Thousands of people attended the long funeral. The Music Industry was in shock to believe that one of the all time best musician's who was a very well player in Bajo Sexto who had such an amazing voice is now gone, leaving Lupe Tijerina as the only survivor left of Cadetes de Linares. Friends and Family Gathered to say their last good bye to Homero Guerrero. Another artist that is related to Homero Guerrero is Los Estrellas de Oro, Eliberto Contreras and Bernardo Contreras, both sons of Blanca Oralia.
After Homero Guerrero's death, Rosendo Cantú took his place in the group. Lupe Tijerina had success with Cadetes de Linares in that same year due to his bolero called "Adiós Amigo Del Alma". Tijerina had thoughts of never playing again in honor of his longlife partner. The people simply refused to let go of Cadetes de Linares. This motivated Lupe to pick up his famous accordion once again.
Lupe Tijerina and Homero Jr is the only original member alive.
Lamberto Quintero
Los Cadetes de Linares Lyrics
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Como me hiere esa fecha,
A don Lamberto Quintero
Lo seguia una camioneta,
Iban con rumbo al Salado
No mas a dar una vuelta.
Pasaron El Carrizal,
Un companero le dijo:
"Nos sigue una camioneta,"
Lamberto sonriendo dijo:
"Pa' que son las metralletas?"
Ya cerquita del Salado
Rugieron dos R-15,
Alli dejaron a un muerto,
Enemigo de Lamberto.
Quisieran que fuera cuento
Pero senores es cierto.
Un hombre fuera de serie,
Alegre y enamorado,
Platicando con su novia,
El estaba descuidado
Cuando unas armas serteras
La vida le rebataron.
Clinica Santa Maria
Tu vas a ser mi testigo,
Dos dias despues de su muerte
Vuelven a sonar los tiros,
Alli murieron diez hombres
Por esos mismos motivos.
Puente que va a Tierra Blanca,
Tu que lo viste pasar,
Recuerdales que a Lamberto
Nunca se podra olvidar.
Yo por mi parte aseguro
Que hace falta en Culiacan.
The song "Lamberto Quintero" by Los Cadetes de Linares tells the story of a legendary figure, Lamberto Quintero, who was a feared and respected drug lord in Culiacan, Sinaloa, Mexico. The lyrics describe a particular event that happened on January 28th, as Lamberto and his companions were driving towards Salado, which was presumably one of the places where he conducted his illegal business. The mention of the date creates a sense of unease, almost as if something ominous was bound to happen on that day. As the group of men was driving, they noticed that they were being followed by another car. Lamberto, seemingly unfazed, asked his friend why they had brought heavy weapons, as if expecting violence to ensue.
As they arrived at Salado, two gunmen in a car opened fire, killing one of Lamberto's enemies. The lyrics suggest that such events were not uncommon in Lamberto's life, and that he was used to the violence and the danger that came along with his criminal activities. However, the song also portrays Lamberto as a charismatic and beloved figure, "a man out of the ordinary, happy and in love," who was mourned by many when he was killed. The final verse of the song speaks to the enduring legacy of Lamberto Quintero, as the singer declares that he will never be forgotten, and that Culiacan still needs someone like him.
Line by Line Meaning
Un dia 28 de enero,
On a day in January, specifically the 28th,
Como me hiere esa fecha,
As this date brings great pain to me,
A don Lamberto Quintero
To Mr. Lamberto Quintero,
Lo seguia una camioneta,
He was being followed by a truck,
Iban con rumbo al Salado
They were heading towards the Salado,
No mas a dar una vuelta.
Just to take a ride.
Pasaron El Carrizal,
They passed through El Carrizal,
Iban tomando cerveza,
Drinking beer,
Un companero le dijo:
One of his friends said to him,
"Nos sigue una camioneta,"
"There's a truck following us,"
Lamberto sonriendo dijo:
Lamberto, smiling, said,
"Pa' que son las metralletas?"
"What are the machine guns for?"
Ya cerquita del Salado
When they were close to the Salado,
Rugieron dos R-15,
Two R-15s roared,
Alli dejaron a un muerto,
There, they left a dead body,
Enemigo de Lamberto.
An enemy of Lamberto's.
Quisieran que fuera cuento
One might wish it were a tale,
Pero senores es cierto.
But gentlemen, it's true.
Un hombre fuera de serie,
A remarkable man,
Alegre y enamorado,
Happy and in love,
Platicando con su novia,
Talking with his girlfriend,
El estaba descuidado
He was careless,
Cuando unas armas serteras
When deadly weapons,
La vida le rebataron.
Took away his life.
Clinica Santa Maria
At the Santa Maria Clinic,
Tu vas a ser mi testigo,
You will be my witness,
Dos dias despues de su muerte
Two days after his death,
Vuelven a sonar los tiros,
Gunshots rang out again,
Alli murieron diez hombres
There, ten men died,
Por esos mismos motivos.
For the same reasons.
Puente que va a Tierra Blanca,
Bridge that leads to Tierra Blanca,
Tu que lo viste pasar,
You who saw him passing by,
Recuerdales que a Lamberto
Remind them that Lamberto,
Nunca se podra olvidar.
Will never be forgotten.
Yo por mi parte aseguro
I assure you,
Que hace falta en Culiacan.
That he is greatly missed in Culiacan.
Contributed by Bella O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.