With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of this extraordinary singer. When you find out who he is, you will cry

Raul Malo, the unmistakable voice of The Mavericks and one of Americana’s most powerful interpreters, has died at 60 after a long fight with cancer. His passing, confirmed by Rolling Stone, marks the loss of a singer whose emotional depth and stylistic range made him one of the most admired vocalists of his generation.

As co-founder of the Grammy-winning Mavericks, Malo shaped a sound that fused country, Latin rhythms, and rockabilly flair. His commanding voice — which earned him the nickname “El Maestro” — became the band’s hallmark. With hits such as the 1996 single “All You Ever Do Is Bring Me Down,” their presence on the Billboard charts reflected both their musical versatility and his unmistakable vocal firepower.

Fans regularly celebrated Malo’s consistency and integrity, noting that he approached every performance with the same intensity and devotion. Alongside bandmates Robert Reynolds and Paul Deakin, he helped create concerts that could swing from quiet, heart-tugging ballads to exuberant, genre-blending explosions of sound.

Malo’s health struggles began in June 2024, when he was diagnosed with colon cancer. Subsequent surgeries to remove tumors in his liver and colon were followed by the discovery of leptomeningeal disease in 2025, a rare condition affecting the brain and spinal cord. A son of Cuban immigrants, Malo often reflected on his family’s escape from persecution and their pursuit of the American dream.

After The Mavericks disbanded in 1999, Malo found success as a solo artist before the group reunited years later. His voice, seasoned by time, guided the creation of 2024’s Moon & Stars, an album built from rediscovered material he unearthed in storage, laughing at how age had given him the depth to finally record it.

By September 2025, declining health forced the cancellation of the band’s remaining tour dates. Malo died on December 8, 2025. Tributes from The Mavericks and his wife, Betty, praised his boundless spirit, his devotion to loved ones, and a musical legacy that crossed borders and touched listeners worldwide.

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