Ariel Camacho facts for kids

José Ariel Camacho Barraza (born July 8, 1992 – died February 25, 2015) was a talented Mexican musician and songwriter. He was best known for playing regional Mexican music, especially a style called corridos. Corridos are traditional Mexican songs that often tell stories. Ariel was the main singer and lead guitarist for his group, Ariel Camacho y Los Plebes del Rancho.

In 2013, Ariel Camacho y Los Plebes del Rancho signed with JG Records. They often performed in Tijuana, Mexico. A year later, in 2014, they signed with DEL Records. This new record deal helped them share their music with fans in the United States.

Ariel's Life and Music Journey

Ariel Camacho was born on July 8, 1992, in Guamúchil, Sinaloa, Mexico. His parents were Benito Camacho and Reynalda Barraza. He started playing the guitar when he was just seven years old. By the time he was twelve, he was also singing.

Ariel got the nickname "La Tuyia" from his grandfather. This was because his guitar looked much bigger than him when he was a child. In middle school, he met César Iván Sánchez, who played guitar and sang backup. Ariel wanted to make his group bigger, so he found Omar Burgos, a tuba player.

His first big concert was in Tijuana, where he played for over 40,000 people. He quickly became famous for his special way of playing the Requinto. This is a type of twelve-string guitar. Ariel loved Takamine guitars and often played a P3DC-12 model.

In early 2013, he officially formed his band, Ariel Camacho y Los Plebes del Rancho. The band included Cesar Sánchez, known as "El Tigre," who played rhythm guitar and sang backup. Omar Burgos, called "El Cenizo," played the sousaphone tuba. Ariel was the lead singer and played lead guitar. Their band became popular because of their unique sound. They combined a standard guitar, a 12-string guitar, and a sousaphone tuba.

Some of their most successful songs were "Hablemos," "Te Metiste," "El Karma," and "Rey de Corazones." After releasing "Rey de Corazones," Ariel was nicknamed "El Rey de Corazones," meaning "The King of Hearts." This song helped his group become well-known through social media. Ariel was admired for keeping a classic feel in his regional music. He respected older songwriters like Miguel y Miguel, who were his favorite artists. He also often worked with other corrido singers. These included Grupo Fernandez, Grupo Marca Registrada, Los Traviezoz de la Zierra, and Regulo Caro.

Ariel's Passing

Ariel Camacho passed away in a car accident on February 25, 2015. He was returning from a music festival called Carnaval de Mocorito. The accident happened early in the morning on the Angostura-La Reforma highway. Ariel was 22 years old at the time.

His Lasting Impact

After Ariel's death, his group's song "El Karma" became very popular. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot Latin Songs chart in March. Their album also made it into the top five of the Latin albums chart.

Soon after Ariel's passing, Ariel Camacho y Los Plebes del Rancho changed their name. They became Los Plebes del Rancho de Ariel Camacho to honor him. The band continues to make albums in his memory, like "Recuerden Mi Estilo." Ariel's father, Benito Camacho, also helps with these projects.

Every year on February 25th, people gather at Ariel's grave to remember him. His band, family, fans, and other artists come together. Ariel is now known by many special names. These include "El Rey del Requinto," "El Mentado," "Rey de Corazones," and "La Tuyia."

Music Albums

• Vivo Por Mi Música (2012)
• En Estudio Con Tuba (2013)
• El Rey de Corazones (2013)
• El Karma (2014)
• Hablemos (2015)
• Recuerden Mí Estilo (2016)

See also

In Spanish: Ariel Camacho para niños