Mexican singer and actor
Cornelio Reyna (born
Cornelio Reyna Cisneros) worked as a bricklayer before turning into traditional music, mainly influenced by local star
José Alfredo Jiménez. At the age of 16, he started playing bajo sexto, a popular bass guitar that superficially resembles a 12-string guitar. In 1960, the promising musician met
Ramón Ayala and decided to team up with him to assemble a norteño act called
Los Relampagos del Norte. After more than a decade playing together,
Ramón Ayala decided to form his own outfit,
Ramon Ayala y Sus Bravos del Norte, while
Cornelio Reyna started pursuing his acting career. ~ Drago Bonacich, All Music Guide