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Who is Chalino Sanchez?
Rosalino Sánchez Félix, professionally known as Chalino Sanchez was a very famous Mexican singer and songwriter who was murdered at a very young age of 31 years. He specialized in Regional Mexican music and was especially famous for his corridos. Chalino’s son Adán Chalino Sánchez was born 14 April 1984, and was also a Regional Mexican singer in his own right.
Personal life and information:
Chalino Sanchez was born on the 30th of August, 1960 in “El Guayabo”, a small ranch in Sinaloa, Mexico. He was the youngest of 7 children. His parents were Santos Sanchez and Senorina Felix. Chalino grew up poor and lived a difficult life. His sister, Juana, called him a curious and mischievous child who always dreamed about becoming a singer. His birth name was Rosalino Sánchez Félix, but he later changed it to his nickname Chalino which he even used professionally.
Chalino Sanchez Wiki
| Name: | Rosalino Sánchez Félix |
| Alias: | Chalino Sanchez |
| Birth date: | 30th August, 1960 |
| Death: | 16th May, 1992 |
| Cause of death: | Gunshot wound to the head |
| Burial place: | Panteón de Los Vasitos Culiacán, Sinaloa |
| Birthplace: | “El Guayabo”, a small ranch in Sinaloa, Mexico |
| Hometown: | Los Angeles, USA |
| Zodiac Sign: | Virgo |
| Nationality: | Mexican |
| Eye color: | black |
| Hair color: | black |
| Ethnicity: | Hispanic |
| Religion: | Christianity |
| Father: | Santos Sanchez |
| Mother: | Senorina Felix |
| Relationship Status: | married |
| Spouse: | Marisela Vallejos Félix |
| Children: | 2 |
| Son: | Adán Chalino Sánchez |
| Daughter: | Cynthia Sanchez |
| Net Worth: | $ 6 million – $ 8 million (approx.) |
Chalino Sanchez Family
Chalino Sanchez was born on the 30th of August, 1960 in “El Guayabo”, a small ranch in Sinaloa, Mexico. He was the youngest of 7 children. His parents were Santos Sanchez and Senorina Felix. Chalino grew up poor and lived a difficult life. His sister, Juana, called him a curious and mischievous child who always dreamed about becoming a singer. His birth name was Rosalino Sánchez Félix, but he later changed it to his nickname Chalino which he even used professionally.
In the year 1975, at the age of 15, his sister was raped by a rich and dangerous man. Two years later in 1977, a 17-year-old Chalino saw the man at a party and allegedly shot him in revenge for raping his sister, killing him. After committing this act, Sanchez left for Tijuana with his gun and a Jesús Malverde chain. During his time in Tijuana, he worked as a “coyote” (an immigrant smuggler), bringing immigrants into the United States.
Chalino Sanchez Early Life
After shooting his sister’s rapist to death and moving to Tijuana to work as a coyote, Chalino Sanchez himself crossed into the United States as an undocumented migrant worker. He began in Oregon and later moved to Los Angeles to live with his aunt in Inglewood, California. He washed dishes, sold cars, and, according to his friends, dealt small quantities of marijuana and cocaine. He also helped his older brother, Armando, run an immigrant-smuggling operation.
Chalino met Marisela Vallejos through his cousin, Rosalba; in 1984 they married in a simple and intimate wedding. They married with their son, Adán Sánchez, on the way and had a second child, Cynthia Sanchez. They were married until Chalino Sanchez’s death in 1992.
Chalino Sanchez Work life and Career
In 1984, Armando was shot and killed in a hotel in Tijuana, which inspired Chalino Sanchez to compose his first corrido, or ballad. Around this time, Chalino was arrested. He began to compose songs for his fellow inmates and anyone that had a story worth telling. Chalino began to earn money through his compositions and would be gifted with guns and ‘presents’ by his customers.
Among his many customers are Lucio Villareal, El Pelavacas, and Jorge “El Coquio” Castro. A small group known as “Los Cuatro de la Frontera” recommended Chalino go to a recording studio in Olympic Boulevard in Los Angeles. The studio was called San Angel Records and was owned by Angel Mariscal. Originally another artist was meant to sing Chalino’s songs, but he cancelled, so Chalino sang his own songs.
In 1989, Chalino recorded his first cassette of 15 songs. While selling his cassettes out of his car trunk, Chalino stocked tapes at local swapmeets, bakeries, and various other businesses across South Central Los Angeles. Chalino connected with another Mexican immigrant, Pedro Rivera, who had set up a small recording studio in Long Beach, California. Called Cintas Acuario, this studio allowed aspiring musicians to record for cheap.
Chalino and Rivera pioneered the “prohibited corridos” (corrido prohibido), songs that mythologized drug smugglers, murderers or “valientes”. The Cintas Acuario roster (which later included Pedro’s children, Lupillo, Juan, and the late Jenni Rivera) was not initially aired on radio, but they became the foundation of the Latino genre in Los Angeles. Promoters across the Southland quickly sought to book Chalino at their clubs. Chalino sang his songs, in his cadence and Sinaoloan slang, something no big singer had ever tried to do.
1992 Coachella Incident
On 25 January 1992, Chalino Sanchez was hired to sing at Los Arcos night club in the desert city of Coachella. During his performance, Eduardo Gallegos, 34, a local unemployed mechanic of Thermal, California, under the influence, jumped up on stage and began firing a small 25 caliber pistol at Chalino. Chalino pulled a 10mm pistol from his waistband and began a running gun battle chasing Gallegos.
Four hundred people were in attendance of which seven to ten people were reportedly hit in the exchange. Among them was Chalino and the group accordionist, Ignacio ‘Nacho’ Hernandez. A local man, 20-year-old Claudio Rene Carranza was killed. A bystander wrestled and killed Gallegos with his own pistol. Chalino was in critical condition and underwent surgery at Desert Hospital, Palm Springs.
The shooting made ABC World News Tonight as well as both U.S. and Spanish-speaking newspapers. Chalino saw success with his sales and began getting airplay, although it was a single, old-fashioned, non-narco song called “Nieves de Enero”. His next Los Angeles appearance at El Parral, doors had to close at 6 pm, 5–6 hours before he was due on stage.
Chalino Sanchez Murder
On 15 May 1992, 4 months after the Coachella incident, Chalino performed at the Salon Bugambilias, Culiacán. In the video of the incident, an audience member can be seen handing him something, widely believed to be a note telling him he would die after he was done performing. Chalino looked around nervously for a few seconds, before resuming his performance with all the passion he was known for, despite knowing this would probably be his last show.
After midnight, Chalino drove away from the club with two of his brothers, a cousin, and several young women. They were pulled over by a group of armed men in unmarked cars. They showed state police ID cards and told Chalino their commandant wanted to see him. Chalino agreed and got into one of their cars while the others followed behind.
At 6 am on 16 May 1992, two farmers found Chalino’s body by an irrigation canal near Highway 15, near the neighborhood of Los Laureles, Culiacán. He was blindfolded and his wrists had rope marks. He had been shot in the back of the head.
Chalino Sanchez Girlfriends, Affairs and Marital Status
Chalino Sanchez met Marisela Vallejos through his cousin, Rosalba; in 1984 they married in a simple and intimate wedding. They married with their son, Adán Sánchez, on the way and had a second child, Cynthia Sanchez. They were married until Chalino Sanchez‘s death in 1992.
Chalino Sanchez Net Worth and Salary
Chalino Sanchez was a very famous and well musician and songwriter. Most of his wealth is accounted for the various musical events he held during his life. He was a music sensation when he was alive and people used to show up for his concerts in large numbers. Most of his wealth is accounted for all the work that he did during his lifetime. So according to various sources his net worth is around 6 – 8 million USD $ approximately.
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FAQs about Chalino Sanchez:
What was the age of Chalino Sanchez when he died?
Chalino Sanchez’s age was 32 years when he died.
What was the Networth of Chalino Sanchez?
Chalino Sanchez’s networth was approximately 6-8 million USD$.
What was the real name of Chalino Sanchez?
Chalino Sanchez’s real name was Rosalino Sánchez Félix.
Was Chalino Sanchez a Christian?
No, Chalino Sanchez was a Mexican.
Who was the wife of Chalino Sanchez?
Chalino Sanchez’s wife was Marisela Vallejos
What was the eye color of Chalino Sanchez?
Chalino Sanchez’s eye color was Black.
What was the Father’s Name of Chalino Sanchez?
Chalino Sanchez’s Father’s Name was Santos Sanchez.
What was the Mothers’ Name of Santos Sanchez?
Santos Sanchez’s Mother’s Name was Senorina Felix.
Were there any children of Chalino Sanchez?
Chalino Sanchez had 2 children, 1 son, 1 daughter.
How did Chalino Sanchez die?
Chalino Sanchez lost his life due to gunshot wounds on his head.
