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He followed with stints with Los Fabulosos 4 and later graduated to Los Unicos. Then he formed Snowball and Company with famed singer Laura Canales. More recently he was singing as a soloist and as a part of a Christian musical group known as Los Mensajeros de Cristo with whom he recorded his final album.
In 2002 Ramiro "Snowball" de la Cruz along with his bandmates from Los Fabulosos 4 and Los Unicos were inducted into the Tejano Roots Hall of Fame.
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written by Rudolph Horta, November 21, 2011
I recall when Snowball came over to my grandparents house on Christmas eve. We lived in Boling Texas and my grandfathers Birth day was on Dec. 24th. What a great voice he had, he sang for my grandparents and they were just thrilled. I recall he did this a couple of times for my grandparents. I thank him and his family. God Bless You All.
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written by Bobby Castaneda, June 16, 2011
I remember listening to Los Unicos as a teenager here in California. "Onda Chicana" records as they were called back then, were scarce around here, but I had my connections. Los Unicos were a major influence to me as a musician. I remember my brother and I listening to Ramiro sing "El Hijo Del Pueblo" over and over again. We were blown away by his amazing vocal abilities and the emotion by which he sang this traditional mexican song. WOW! I also loved his incredible guitar playing. One of my favorite guitar intros is the intro on "Mujer Preciosa". Then I heard Snowball's version of "LLoraremos Los Dos" with all the cool synthesizer arrangements and great vocal harmonies and was hooked! I am blessed to have his music still in my record collection. I would like to express my Deepest condolences to the De La Cruz family. Ramiro is playing unto The Lord now and someday we will join him! God bless you.
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written by Felicitas de la Cruz, June 12, 2011
Thanks to everyone who came to pay their respects to my husband Ramiro de la Cruz "Snowball." I know many of you came from far away. That comes to show he was loved by so many people and the services were beautiful. Once again thanks!!!!
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written by Ramiro JR (big Ram), June 07, 2011
appreciate this article... dad was a great father to us and a wonderful friend to many. we miss him very much
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