Background
Born in Pharr, Texas he began playing the drums and accordion in his father"s band at only 8 years old.
Born in Pharr, Texas he began playing the drums and accordion in his father"s band at only 8 years old.
Los Formales recorded several albums and were known for their stunning harmonies and their stirring live performances. He also received nominations for multiple awards including Tejano Band of the Year, Album of the Year, Male Vocalist of the Year, Song of the Year and Video of the Year from various Tejano music outlets. On May 1, 2012, Cali Carranza died at the age of 59 after a protracted battle with Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis), also known as Lou Gherig"s disease.
Carranza joined Conjunto Bernal in 1973, before becoming a founding member of Roberto Pulido y Los Clasicos.