Tomás Méndez

Tomás Méndez was a Mexican composer and singer of ranchera music. He was born in Fresnillo, Zacatecas, Mexico. He became famous in the 1950s due to his partnership with singer Lola Beltrán. Their first song together was Gorrioncillo Pecho Amarillo in 1954, and they continued to create further hits such as Cucurrucucú paloma, Tres días, and Bala Perdida. He died in Mexico City on 19 June 1995.