Ricardo Roca

Born: January 22, 1945 in Mexico City. Original lead singer of Los Hooligans (2); one of the pioneer Mexican Rock 'N Roll bands from the early 60's. In 1962 he left the band to persue a solo career following in the steps of his brother [a182229]. By this time he decides to change his atristic name to Ricardo Roca. After one unsuccessful album with Columbia Records he signed with Orfeon where he would record a very susscessful album which released 6 hits, quickly making Ricardo one of the top balladeers of the year. After a few more hits in 1964, Ricardo left the music scene to become a lawyer a profession that he still practices to this day.