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Jessy Serrata (November 2, 1953 – August 4, 2017), nicknamed "Mr. Iron Throat", was an American
Tejano music Tejano music (), also known as Tex-Mex music, is a popular music style fusing Mexican influences. Its evolution began in northern Mexico (a variation of regional Mexican music known as ). It reached a larger audience in the late 20th century ...
ian and vocalist. Jessy was born in Knox City,
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, to Matias and Agapita Serrata. He appeared on over 17 albums. His daughter, Brandy Bee Serrata, is also a vocalist. Although he was best known for his voice, Jessy also played
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. His music career began with Agapito Zuniga (a.k.a. El Rey de la Cumbia). In
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, he became a member of the group Los Buenos which included his brother Rene Serrata; the brothers would also perform as Los Hermanos Serrata. Jessy was half of the duo Los Chachos with Cha Cha Jimenez. Jessy's trademark phrase was "Awww Baby", often uttered to express his enthusiasm while performing his music. He tours throughout the US with his band, The New Wave Band. His album ''Better Than Ever'' was nominated for a
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in 2004. Recorded and performed with: * Steve Jordan *Oscar Hernandez y Los Professionales *
Conjunto Bernal The term ''conjunto'' (, literally 'group', 'ensemble') refers to several types of small musical ensembles present in different Latin American musical traditions, mainly in Mexico and Cuba. While Mexican conjuntos play styles such as '' norteño' ...
*Bobby Naranjo y Grupo Dirreccion *
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Discography

*''Conoscan Los Buenos'' *Steve Jordan albums **''Camella'' **''La Petra'' *''Mi Unico Carino'' (as part of Tuff Band) - 1984 *''La Tejanita'' - 1992 *''La Tejanita Two'' - 1998 *''Better Than Ever'' - 2004


Hits he has composed

*"La Quiero" *"Vuelve" *"La Tejanita Mujer" *"Santa Loco" *"El Potpourri" (with Conjunto Bernal) - includes "Desde Ayer", the
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hit " Yesterday" translated into
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External links


Official website
1953 births 2017 deaths American male singers American musicians of Mexican descent Tejano musicians Musicians from Texas People from Knox City, Texas {{US-singer-stub