David marez biography

Tejano singer

Musical artist

David Marez (born August 18, 1949), known as "La Voz de Oro", is an American singer. He began with gospel performances at his church.

In the early 1970s, Marez rose to prominence as the lead vocalist for the Royal Jesters. In 1977, he parted ways with the group to establish his band, People. Under this moniker, he released one album before transitioning the ensemble into his official backing band.

David marez biography

By 1983, Marez had signed with Bob Grever's Cara Records.

During the 1980s, he briefly fronted the Hot Tamales Band but departed before a scheduled wedding performance. This exit led to the discovery of Shelly Lares–the groom's sister-in-law–who credits Marez's departure as a pivotal moment in her entry into the Tejano music scene.

By the mid-1980s, Marez established himself as a dominant performer in the Tejano music market. Music journalist Ramiro Burr, in his book The Billboard Guide to Tejano and Regional Mexican Music (1999), lauded M