Agustín Ramírez

Agustín Ramírez (born August 28, 1952 in San Francisco del Rincón, Guanajuato) is a Mexican singer-songwriter, co-founder and frontman of the Mexican musical group Los Caminantes.
He composed and is responsible for many of Los Caminantes' hits, including, "Palomita Mensajera," "Para Que Quieres Volver," "Regresare," "He Sabido," "Volar, Volar," "Ven y Abrazame," "Una Noche," "Todo Me Gusta De Ti," "Mi Niña," "Lagrimas Al Recordar," etc.
In 1993, Agustín Ramírez received an honorary plaque award which was placed outside a wall of his hometown of San Pancho by the mayor. The mayor of that time wanted to honor Agustín for his achievements, recognition and pride of San Pancho, Mexico, and Latin America.

Childhood and early life

Born in San Francisco del Rincón, Guanajuato, Mexico, Agustín attended Seminario "Misioneros de María Niña" (an all-boys Catholic prep school), where he sang in the choir along with his brother and fellow Los Caminantes member Brígido Ramírez. He, too, was athletic and played on his school's fútbol team.

Personal life

Agustín has been involved in four major automobile accidents in his life. Most recent accident occurred on August 2009, when he severely fractured his pelvis. Since then, he has recovered and continue to tour with his band Los Caminantes.

Agustín is an avid soccer fan and supports Club Deportivo Guadalajara.