Juan Calleros

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Juan Calleros
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Background information
Birth nameJuan Diego Calleros Ramos
Born (1962-04-19) 19 April 1962 (age 61)
Origin Guadalajara, Mexico
GenresRock, Latin
Occupation(s) Musician
Instrument(s) Bass, guitar
Years active1978–present
Website www.mana.com.mx

Juan Diego Calleros Ramos (born 19 April 1962) is a Mexican musician.

Calleros was born in Guadalajara, Mexico. He began playing in a group at age 13. Along with Fher Olvera and his brothers Ulises and Abraham, Juan was part of Sombrero Verde (1978–1985) which, in 1986, transformed to Maná. He has been an active member of Maná along with Olvera, Alex González and Sergio Vallín. [1]

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References

  1. Brown, Marisa. "Maná". Allmusic . Retrieved 21 August 2011.