Carlos Tierranegra Salazar, born in 1942 in General Terán, Nuevo León, and José
Rodríguez, born in 1950 in Los Ramones, Nuevo León, met in 1963 and officially
formed the norteño duo Carlos y José in 1968. Their first recording appeared in
1969, and after signing with Discos de Larga Vida in 1970, their single "La
cosecha" became a hit. The duo released more than 80 recordings, including the
record-breaking sales hits "El chubasco" (1981) and "Flor de capomo" (1982).
They remained active until 2008 when Rodríguez left to pursue a solo career.
Rodríguez died on September 29, 2009, ...