Los Caminantes are a Mexican grupera band from San Francisco del Rincón, Guanajuato. Originally called Los Caminantes Aztecas, the band was formed in San Bernardino County, California, by brothers Agustín, Brígido, Horacio and Bernardo Ramírez in 1976. They grew up in Guanajuato, Mexico and moved to the United States with their family in the early 1970s. In 1982, Martín Ramírez, the youngest brother of the band, joined the group replacing Bernardo on keyboards. Later, Humberto Navarro joined as their drummer.
They released their debut album, Supe PerderLos Caminantes Supe Perder Discogs in 1983 with Luna Records, which spawned the hits "Supe Perder," "Para Que Quieres Volver" and "Dime Si Me Quieres." Throughout the mid-1980s to mid-1990s, the band had a number of US Billboard 200 chart hit albums such as 1986's De Guanajuato...Para America!Regional Mexican Albums Billboard with hit song, "Amor Sin Palabras" ("Love Without Words"). Tragedy struck Los Caminantes when Martín was killed in a bus accident. In the same year a tribute album, 1987's Gracias Martin, was dedicated to him.Regional Mexicano Univision In 1990, they released a film, Caminantes...Si Hay Caminos, starring as themselves.Regional Mexicano Univision
Los Caminantes are commonly referred to as Los Chulos, Chulos, Chulos to the public. A nickname given by a disc jockey from their De Guanajuato...Para America! era. As they were seen wearing formal tuxedos, "¡Llegaron Los Chulos, Chulos, Chulos!" ("Los Chulos, Chulos, Chulos have arrived!"). The band has recorded over 30 studio albums throughout their existence and had various collaborations with high-profile regional acts such as Diana Reyes, Patrulla 81, Polo Urías y su Maquina Norteña, Banda Pachuco.
Los Caminantes continue to record and tour throughout the United States, Mexico and Central America. Frontman Agustín Ramírez died on October 26, 2022.Murió el cantante Agustín Ramírez de Los Caminantes a los 70 años, Heraldodemexico.com.mx, His sons, Agustín Jr. and Anthony, continue on with the band.
A tribute concert in honor of Agustín Ramírez marking the one-year anniversary of his death was held on October 27, 2023 in San Bernardino County, CA. The event featured artists performances, guest speakers, a charity fundraiser for the American Cancer Society, and was hosted by popular radio personality Alex "El Genio" Lucas.Los Caminantes in memory of Agustín event PRLog.org
The sons continue to honor their late father by re-recording a song originally composed by Agustín called, "Cómo Te Extraño, Papá" ("How I Miss You, Dad"), released on Father's Day of 2024.Los Caminantes tribute late father with Como Te Extraño, Papá Tejanonation.net
On October 13, 2025, Los Caminantes were a recipient of an Micrófono de Oro award in Las Vegas, Nevada.Los Caminantes Reciben Micrófono de Oro Por Su Trayectoria Musicial Facebook An award that recognizes the trajectory and talent of outstanding people in the fields of culture, cinema, voiceover and art. In a speech given at the ceremony, the sons, Agustín Jr. and Anthony, dedicated the award solely to their late father.
Discography Albums 1983: Supe Perder 1983: Especialmente Para Usted 1983: Numero Tres 1984: Corridos Al Estilo De Los Caminantes 1984: Porque Tengo Tu Amor 1985: Cada Día Mejor 1986: De Guanajuato...Para America! 1987: Gracias Martín 1988: Los Idolos Del Pueblo 1988: Incontenibles Romanticos 1989: No Cantan Mal Las Rancheras 1990: Enamorados 1990: Tropicalísimos 1991: Dos Cartas y Una Flor 1992: Recuerdos 1993: Buenos Vaqueros 1994: En Vivo 1994: A Todisima...Banda 1994: Lagrimas Al Recordar 1995: Por Ese Amor 1996: Con Mariachi 1996: Corridos Bravos 1997: Con Tinta Del Corazon 1998: Baraja Adicta 1999: Con Canciones 1999: Rumbo Al Sur 2000: Cielo 2000: Sueño Contigo 2001: De Pueblo En Pueblo 2002: Cuando Quiere Un Mexicano 2003: Con Banda Sinaloense 2007: Aunque Mal Paguen Ellas 2008: Celebrando Nuestro 25 Aniversario 2009: En Vivo! Desde Tijuana, San Diego y Mexicali 2013: Los Chulos, Chulos, Chulos
Compilations 1983: 15 Exitos, Vol. 1 1985: 15 Exitos, Vol. 2 1986: Cumbias Al Estilo De Los Caminantes 1987: 15 Exitos, Vol. 3 1993: 10 Años 1993: 21 Exitos, Vol. 1 1996: Cumbiando Con Los Chulos, Chulos, Chulos 1997: 15 Aniversario 1999: 21 Exitos, Vol. 2 1999: 20th Anniversary 2000: Para Recordar 2001: Nuestras Canciones Romanticas Favoritas: 20 Exitazos 2002: Nuestras Canciones Rancheras Favoritas: 20 Exitazos 2002: Colección de Oro 2002: 20 Corridazos 2002: 20 Cumbias Sin Parar 2003: Mis 30 Mejores Canciones 2004: Tesoros de Colección: Puras Rancheras 2005: Tesoros de Colección: Lo Romantico de Los Caminantes 2007: La Historia: Lo Mas Chulo, Chulo, Chulo 2008: Caminantes Si Hay Caminos: Sus Rancheras Mas Chula 2009: En Vivo! Desde Tijuana, San Diego y Mexicali 2009: Moviditas y Cumbias Bien Chulas 2010: Tesoros de Colección 2010: Mis Favoritas 2011: La Historia de Los Exitos 2013: Iconos: 25 Exitos 2014: 15 Kilates Musicales
Singles 1980: "Dos Flores, Dos Amores" / "Cuando Dos Almas" released on Discos Olympico Records as Los Caminantes Aztecas 2024: "Cómo Te Extraño, Papá" 2024: "De Nueva Cuenta" 2025: "Isabel" 2026: "Llegastes"
Promotional singles 2024: Nuevas Canciones - "Cómo Te Extraño, Papá" / "De Nueva Cuenta" 2026: Nuevas Canciones No. 2 - "Isabel" / "Llegastes"
Music DVD 2007: La Historia: Lo Mas Chulo, Chulo, Chulo 2008: Caminantes Si Hay Caminos: Sus Rancheras Mas Chula 2009: En Vivo! Desde Tijuana, San Diego y Mexicali 2009: Moviditas y Cumbias Bien Chulas
Music videos 1985: "Ven y Abrázame" 1987: "Todo Me Gusta De Ti" 1991: "Dos Cartas y Una Flor" 1992: "Sin Un Adiós" 1994: "Lágrimas Al Recordar" 1996: "Jaula Dorada" 1997: "Chiquilla" 1998: "Baraja Adicta" 2014: "Tus Mentiras" 2015: "Celoso" 2019: "Un Año Más Sin Ti" 2023: "Una Noche Más Sin Ti" 2024: "Cómo Te Extraño, Papá" 2025: "Isabel" 2026: "Llegastes"
Filmography 1990: Caminantes...Si Hay Caminos
References
External links Official Website Los Caminantes
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