Juan Villarreal was one of the best and most popular Norteno accordionists of the '70s,'80s and '90s. During that time, he and his band,
Los Cachorros, maintained a consistent popularity through constant touring and recording. In 1997, they signed their first major label contract, releasing
El Cartel de los Cielos as their debut for EMI Latin. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine, All Music Guide