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Johnny Canales dead at 76: Tejano music legend who helped Selena Quintanilla break into the mainstream passes away


Tejano music legend Johnny Canales - who helped singer Selen Quintanilla break in the mainstream - has died aged 77.

Tejano music legend Johnny Canales - who helped singer Selena Quintanilla break in the mainstream - has died aged 76. The star's wife Nora announced his death on social media on Thursday - and paid tribute to Canales' 'infectious charisma' and 'dedication to promoting Latino music.' Tejano music legend Johnny Canales - who helped singer Selena Quintanilla break in the mainstream - has died aged 76 (pictured 2005)

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