Mazz was founded by Joe Lopez and Jimmy Gonzalez in 1978. Grupo Mazz were known for using the synthesizer and blending rock and roll into their basic Tejano music sound. They earned a marketing contract with Coors in the mid-1980s that provided the band with exposure. The marketing success of Coors enabled the band to tour in Florida, California, and much of the southwest and Pacific coast states of the United States. The band's repertoire included award-winning songwriter Luis Silva who provided the band's earliest success with "Laura Ya No Vive Aquí", "Olvidaré Tu Nombre", and "Otra Vez". Grupo Mazz began receiving top honors at the Tejano Music Awards, winning Single of the Year, Best Tejano Album, Male Vocalist of the Year, and Showband of the Year. By 1986, Grupo Mazz began selling 50,000 units and became one of the top-selling Tejano acts. The group had a reputation as being "bad boys" of the Tejano music industry, they were known to be late at their shows. The single "Laura Ya No Vive Aqui" peaked atop Billboard's Latin music charts in March 1987. The band's 1987 album Beyond took Album of the Year honors at the 1988 Tejano Music Awards, while Lopez and Gonzalez won Vocal Duo of the Year.
In 1988, Mazz signed with CBS Records and released Straight from the Heart (1989), the following year they signed with EMI Latin. At the 1990 Tejano Music Awards, Grupo Mazz took Songwriter of the Year (Lopez), Vocal Duo of the Year, and Song of the Year (for "Now I Want You to Love Me") honors. The band's album No Te Olvidare (1990) reached atop the Billboard Regional Mexican Albums chart in July 1990. It spent five consecutive months at number two behind Bronco. In March 1990, the album received a gold award from EMI Latin, signifying 50,000 units sold. That July, the company announced that No Te Olvidare sold 75,000 units in the United States. Mazz performed at RodeoHouston for 14 consecutive years, starting in 1991 as part of Go Tejano Day.
Lopez and Gonzalez separated in 1998 and pursue solo careers with their own bands. Gonzalez signed a recording contract with Freddie Records in 1999. Mazz won the Latin Grammy Award for Best Tejano Album in 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, and in 2009, the most wins for a Tejano musician. Mazz's albums No Te Olvidare, Para Nuestra Gente, Una Noche Juntos, and Mazz Romanticos Que Nunca, sold 100,000 units each by June 2018.
As Gonzalez's health condition began to deteriorate as a diabetic, the singer began sitting during his performances. In February 2018, Gonzalez was hospitalized after a show for breathing problems. Following a show on June 5, Gonzalez planned on returning to Brownsville. The singer decided to see relatives in San Antonio and was hospitalized on June 5 following a drop in blood sugar. Gonzalez suffered from cardiac arrest but was momentarily revived, however, he was pronounced dead on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, from complications of diabetes. Within hours of the announcement, Tejano musicians took to social media about Gonzalez. Musicians who held tributes to Gonzalez on their social media includes, Shelly Lares, David Lee Garza, and Raulito Navaira (brother of Emilio Navaira who died two years earlier). Tejano music stations in San Antonio began playing Mazz's songs non-stop following the announcement of his death.
The group were scheduled to perform at the Shrimporee in Aransas Pass on June 9. Mazz was also scheduled to perform during the Puro Tejano Texas Showdown on June 23 and June 24, 2018, as part of the Puro Tejano 101.7 launch party.[2] The June 24 event will be a tribute to Gonzalez.
In April 1994, the bus driver for Mazz was convicted after the driver was found with 49 pounds of marijuana at the Falfurrias checkpoint. The group were in Chicago at the time of the arrest of their driver.
In 2006, Joe Lopez was convicted of two counts of aggravated sexual assault of a child and a count of indecency with a child when his niece provided testimony against Lopez in court. Lopez originally was sentenced to 20 years but was paroled in February 2017.
Band members
First lineup (1978-1984):
Joe Lopez - vocals
Jimmy González - guitar and backup vocals
Juan Murillo - bass and backup vocals
Hector Augusto Flores - keyboards
Adolfo Garcia: - drums
Second lineup (1984-1997):
Joe Lopez - lead vocals
Jimmy González - vocals and guitar
Tommy Gonzalez - conga and sax
Frankie Caballero - accordion
Robert Chavez- bass
Mario Gonzalez - bass
Brando Mireles - keyboard
Adolfo Garcia - drums
Ricardo Barron - percussion
Rebecca Valadez - vocals
Homero Esquivel - accordion
Caminos De Michoacan
Mazz Lyrics
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Presiento que no me engañas por eso te ando buscando
Vengo de tierras lejanas no mas... por ti preguntando
Me dieron razon que andabas en las tierras Michoacanas
Que de La Piedad viajabas con rumbo de La Huacana
Te vieron cuando pasabas por Za... mora y Nueva Italia
Caminos de Michoacan... y pueblos que voy pasando
Si saben en donde esta por que me la estan negando
Yo te seguire buscando en esas tierras tan bellas
De Citacuaro a Huetamo, de Apatzingan a Morelia
Ya me sueño acariciando esa... carita morena
A Uruapan yo iré a buscarte. Tacámbaro y Pedernales
Pátzcuaro, Villa Escalante. también Ario de Rosales
A ver si logro encontrarte para... remediar mis males
Caminos de Michoacan... y pueblos que voy pasando
Si saben en donde esta por que me la estan negando
Digale que ando en Saguallo y voy. a Ciudad de Hidalgo
The lyrics to Mazz's song Caminos De Michoacan tell the story of a man searching for his beloved, who he believes is not being faithful to him. The man travels to Michoacán, a state in Mexico known for its vibrant culture and traditional music, and seeks information about his lover's whereabouts. He hears rumors that she has been seen in various towns throughout the state, from La Piedad to Morelia. The man describes his journey through the small towns and winding roads of Michoacán, expressing his determination to find his lover and fix their relationship.
The lyrics are a heartfelt expression of love and longing, set against the backdrop of the lush and rugged scenery of Michoacán. They capture the essence of traditional Mexican music, blending the rhythms and melodies of different regions into a distinctive sound that reflects the region's rich cultural heritage. The song is a testament to the enduring popularity of Mexican music, which continues to be enjoyed by people all over the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Cariñito donde te andas. con quien te andaras paseando
My love, where are you and who are you walking with?
Presiento que no me engañas por eso te ando buscando
I have a feeling that you're not cheating on me, that's why I'm looking for you.
Vengo de tierras lejanas no mas... por ti preguntando
I come from distant lands just to ask about you.
Me dieron razon que andabas en las tierras Michoacanas
I was told that you were in the lands of Michoacan.
Que de La Piedad viajabas con rumbo de La Huacana
That you were traveling from La Piedad towards La Huacana.
Te vieron cuando pasabas por Za... mora y Nueva Italia
They saw you passing through Zamora and Nueva Italia.
Caminos de Michoacan... y pueblos que voy pasando
Roads of Michoacan... and towns that I'm passing through.
Si saben en donde esta por que me la estan negando
If they know where she is, why are they denying it to me?
Digale que ando en Saguallo y voy. a Ciudad de Hidalgo
Tell her that I'm in Saguallo and I'm going to Ciudad de Hidalgo.
Yo te seguire buscando en esas tierras tan bellas
I will keep looking for you in those beautiful lands.
De Citacuaro a Huetamo, de Apatzingan a Morelia
From Citacuaro to Huetamo, from Apatzingan to Morelia.
Ya me sueño acariciando esa... carita morena
I already dream of caressing that... brown face of yours.
A Uruapan yo iré a buscarte. Tacámbaro y Pedernales
I will go to Uruapan to find you. Tacambaro and Pedernales.
Pátzcuaro, Villa Escalante. también Ario de Rosales
Patzcuaro, Villa Escalante. Also Ario de Rosales.
A ver si logro encontrarte para... remediar mis males
Let's see if I can find you to... fix my problems.
Caminos de Michoacan... y pueblos que voy pasando
Roads of Michoacan... and towns that I'm passing through.
Si saben en donde esta por que me la estan negando
If they know where she is, why are they denying it to me?
Digale que ando en Saguallo y voy. a Ciudad de Hidalgo
Tell her that I'm in Saguallo and I'm going to Ciudad de Hidalgo.
Writer(s): Bermudez Gomez Bulmaro
Contributed by Kaitlyn C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
David
on Vamos A Olvidarnos
Not the correct lyrics
Alejandra Mendez
on Me Traes Como Querias
I have trying to look for that song and I can't hear it anywhere
Olga Patiño
on Me Traes Como Querias
No esta : me traes como querías . Por Joe López