Founded in 1996 in Chicago by José Luis Terrazas, Grupo Montéz de Durango
quickly became a defining force in the duranguense genre, blending traditional
Mexican music with polka rhythms. Their 2002 album El Sube y Baja achieved
platinum status, featuring hits like "Las Mismas Piedras" and "Hoy Empieza Mi
Tristeza." The 2003 release De Durango a Chicago solidified their success,
selling over a million copies. In 2005, Y Sigue La Mata Dando topped charts in
both the U.S. and Mexico, with the lead single "Lágrimas de Cristal" penned by
Juan Gabriel. Despite lineup changes in 2005, t...