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Jay Perez
Born (1963-09-23) September 23, 1963 (age 60)
San Antonio, Texas
GenresTejano
Occupation(s)Singer-songwriter, musician, drummer
Instrument(s)Vocals, drum kit
Years active1987–present
LabelsFreddie Records
Websitewww.jayperezandtheband.com

Jay Perez (born September 23, 1963) is an American Tejano musician, who is known for his mixing of rhythm and blues with traditional Tejano music.

Career

Jay was born in San Antonio on September 21, 1963. He was raised by his mother, Janie Narranjo. He attended John Jay High School and dropped out his Junior year to work and provide for is brother and sister. Initially a drummer for Mysterio Band with Albert Castaneda, he then became a leading vocalist for Latin Breed and David Lee Garza y los Musicales. Perez began a solo career in the early 1990s[1] and has released several solo albums. He has also won several Tejano Music Awards.[2] To his fan base, he is known as "The Voice", and “El Hijo De San Antonio”.

Discography

DVD

Jay Perez Up Close and Personal 2005

Awards

References

  1. ^ DeLeon, John. "Jay Perez biography". Allmusic. Retrieved September 12, 2008.
  2. ^ "Tejano Music Award Past Award Winners". Archived from the original on August 15, 2010. Retrieved September 13, 2008.

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