His debut single, ‘Pass Me By (If You’re Only Passing Through)’, quickly climbed the charts in 1972, peaking at No. 9 on Billboard’s Hot Country Songs. But 1973 was the year he truly broke ...

At age 21, Rodriguez moved to Nashville to further pursue his music career, where he signed to Mercury Records, according to the outlet. He went on to release the Top 10 hit “Pass Me By (If You ...

A tribute to Johnny Rodriguez and Latino country music For Rodriguez, this project is deeply personal. “Re-recording and releasing ‘Pass Me By’ with Vinny has been such an incredible experience.

Johnny Rodriguez, one of country music’s first Hispanic stars and known for 1970s hits “Ridin’ My Thumb to Mexico” and “That’s the Way Love Goes,” has died at the age of 73.

Johnny Rodriguez, the first country star of Mexican American descent known for such recordings as “You Always Come Back (To Hurting Me)” and “Ridin’ My Thumb to Mexico,” died Friday ...

Rodriguez’s hits include his 1973 debut single and top 10 country hit “Pass Me By (If You’re Only Passing Through).” According to Rodriguez’s CMT biography, his next 13 singles also hit ...

Tejano singer Johnny Rodriguez passed away surrounded by family, his daughter confirmed. Known for 'Ridin' My Thumb to Mexico', Rodriguez leaves a lasting legacy.

George Strait pays tribute to Johnny Rodriguez In a now-expired post to his Instagram stories, country star George Strait paid tribute to Rodriguez, writing: "He was an inspiration to me from the ...

Country music star Johnny Rodriguez has died. He was 73. Rodriguez's daughter Aubry announced his death in an Instagram post on Friday, May 9. The late singer had reportedly entered hospice care ...

Popular Mexican American singer Johnny Rodriguez has died. He was 73 years old. Rodriguez was one of the first Mexican American country singers and had such hits as “I Just Can’t Get Her Out ...

Rodriguez was one of the first Mexican American country singers and had such hits as “I Just Can’t Get Her Out of My Mind,” Ridin’ My Thumb to Mexico" and “That’s the Way Love Goes ...