Big Boy remembers Vicente Fernández

FOX 11's Laura Diaz spoke with radio host Big Boy as he remembers a fellow legend in "Chente."
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[@wickzilla]

I saw Big Boy at a Mexican restaurant once and he went up to sing with the mariachis and he sang a Vicente Fernandez song word for word! He’s a true fan

[@johnoo98]

🧢

[@esmeraldagarcia2848]

Awww 🥰

[@calikingz9924]

Right on

[@hectorgarcia1825]

He knew Chente was the Mexican Frank Sinatra!

[@calikingz9924]

@@hectorgarcia1825 yuuup

[@gl3936]

Props to Big Boy!!! Look at him! Who would’ve thought he would be a fan of Vicente Fernandez

[@Di_777]

Right!?! 😆

[@gangstamack8397]

He's been at the carne asada

[@Leogx13]

Why not? If he interviewed Ramon Ayala he surely knew who Vicente Fernández was

[@josefigueroa1043]

Well it doesnt surprise me since his Media market is a majority of mexican descendants ..good marketing..

[@Fredrocksem1990]

Why because he's black? TF outta here

[@Tain950]

Wow I was not expecting this at all. Never in my wildest dream would I have ever thought that Big Boy was a hardcore Vicente Fernández fan 😂 That’s incredible

[@amymcdermott8897]

Why you laughing ?

[@Tain950]

@@amymcdermott8897 I’m laughing because I’ve been watching Big Boy for years and had no idea that he’s a legit Mariachi fan that’s awesome. He even sang Mariachi in one of Vicente Fernández concerts and did really good. It makes me happy that Vicente Fernández had such a diverse group of fans out there.

[@alejandrito8151]

Same and that he performed with him lol

[@ROGAROEBI]

his wife is mex

[@alexl9334]

Yeah man the dude is 100% cooler haha mariachi is beautiful though whats not to like about it? Its music that comes from the heart

[@Tomas-ql9yo]

Vicente Fernandez is a great ambassador not only for his talent but his humanity. Once you become a Mexican's friend, you are indeed part of their family.

[@kokemon84]

Except he didn't want a transfusion from black people cause he thought he would catch something

[@xerus4174]

Or a liver transplant from a homosexual donor. So sad could have given him more time to live. But hey we all have our beliefs as asinine as they may be.

[@DonJulio510]

@@xerus4174 so he came from a different era. Whatever you consider taboo now when you are old it will be accepted as well..

[@DonJulio510]

@@kokemon84 like I said to another post. He came from a different time.

[@xerus4174]

@@DonJulio510 adaptability is key. I’m well aware with each generation believes will change. That’s why it is important to keep an open mind and be well Informed. I also understand each human has a mind of their own that is basically a whole universe. So It can be difficult for other to adapt.

[@coachtorres5536]

For anyone who doesn’t know… Vicente Fernandez was the last true mariachi singer. The GOAT of ranchero music.

[@JM-xi8uz]

Yes he was the last, my favorite is jose alfredo Jimenez

[@eddiemunster4094]

@@JM-xi8uz what about PePe Aguilar?

[@coachtorres5536]

@@eddiemunster4094 Pepe Aguilar started in a rock band... enough said.

[@coachtorres5536]

@@JM-xi8uz I would say Jose Alfredo is a great composer 2nd to Juan Gabriel, but not interpreter. Vicente has a better singing voice.

[@Richardv24]

@@coachtorres5536 exactly Pepe isn’t a true mariachi he does other genres

[@ec4221]

It’s unfortunate that all of the legendary talent from Mexico is disappearing 🇲🇽🇲🇽 RIP Vicente Fernández!

[@RONPEE-STINGER]

Not really Im still alive foo ☺️

[@CaliforniaBullySelection]

Circle of life

[@ec4221]

@Corrido Files Marco Antonio Solís el Buki, los Tigres del Norte,

[@CaliforniaBullySelection]

@Corrido Files marco antonio solis

[@MrZAPATA92186]

True that. We still got el buki, the tigers, and Ramon Ayala.

[@gerardomijangos675]

I had no idea about the big boy and Don chente friendship, I love it. Muchisimas gracias big boy...

[@FUNKYTUNEZ714]

I was 15yrs old when Vicente when to power 106 now I’m 39 yrs old …he actually took Vicente 3 times to radio show ..he also had mana I think los tigeres del Norte ….girls were calling in crying ..big boy was like I had a lot famous people radio show but I never had somebody girls would cry too…lol

[@jesusbarajas8067]

@Oh Happy Day dude big boy been at vicentes shows he was there in his last concert its very well documented

[@jazzmusiclover6473]

Its beautiful when everyone gets along regardless of their race, culture, or religion.

[@jjppsanchez77]

👍👍👍👍

[@whocares8584]

I love when non Latinos listen to Spanish music even if they don't know the words. I've seen a few reactions from youtubers reacting to Chente Juan Gabriel, Selena etc.... seeing them smile & talk about how the music transcends language barriers is beautiful. I myself enjoy Rap in other languages even tho idk what they're saying I can feel it.

[@328450J]

Exactly same feeling I get honestly is a honor when other races admire Latinos. Usually everything said or heard about us in media is bad stuff...

[@juanrodriguez7729]

Most of those reactions are fake

[@jzz8083]

Most of those reactions are fake lol. They know y’all love seeing non Mexicans reactions to our culture. They want them views 🤑 they MUST have a positive reaction nowadays otherwise they get lit up on the comments and likes.

[@en677]

Music in Spanish. This is Mexican music.

[@JRCLAUDIO]

Cuales latinos? We Mexicans are not latinos or hispanics

[@aracelicazares9292]

Vicente Fernandez was a wonderful person and singer, a Mexican singer that everyone loves, he represent Mexico with honor everywhere. We will miss our “chente” Fernández🙏🙏😭😭😭

[@peluchingamarra3127]

@Oh Happy Day Not true, you are welcome to visit his ranch 'Los tres potrillos' in Jalisco, there is an exhibit area where you will see all type of awards he received thru his life all around the world and he used to attend most of these ceremonies to thank the honor.

[@chris5064]

Just another showing of how powerful music can be and how it brings folks together 👍🏼. RIP Chente

[@billyflores7158]

And let it me Mexican songs black rap don't really bring people tonot anymore at least but our Mexican songs do bring people to our table like I seen more black folks dancing to Mexican songs then they own lame rap music

[@piekark9951]

@@billyflores7158 are you kidding me? youre going against the original comment, all music comes from human emotion and is art. You may prefer a genre but it doesnt make another lame. There is no right genre, music is music its self expression.

[@sabarca714]

What a shining example of what humility and generosity we can strive to achieve.

[@86HellCat831]

Big boy… you’re a legend.

[@MariaRodriguez-jr5bu]

Well said big boy “the only thing that exceed his talent of music was his humanity” ♥️ Descanse en paz apá ! 🤍🇲🇽 gracias por los recuerdos y la música 🎶

[@xerus4174]

May he Rest In Peace. But we’re talking about a guy who denied a liver transplant because the donor was homosexual. Also very handsy and inappropriate towards woman. But hey 🤷‍♂️

[@victorgarcia9791]

And his ability to grope females on live TV

[@anellizama8531]

@@xerus4174 you need stop believe all the tv say

[@rey1708]

humanity? lmao! he was a cheater and a groper.

[@xerus4174]

@@anellizama8531 Anel yo no veo televisión. Yo soy de León Guanajuato y mi Tia trabajo en su hacienda. Las fotos y videos no mienten. Pero cada quien.

[@Drod5]

Mann I swear this friendship was so beautiful. They didn’t even understand each other but there was so much respect and love!! Priceless!!

[@dacronic1646]

This made me cry. Rip chente. Siempre te recordaremos.

[@valgal24]

That performance from big boy always makes me cry and laugh!😭😭 Vicente touched many hearts of many generations..true legend! Rip..gone but never forgotten 🙏🏽❤️💕

[@extraterrestrial3509]

People only miss someone when they're gone but never even appreciate them while alive.. Smfh

[@richiet.northeastlos4803]

You’re cute

[@JAPARICAN50-50]

@@richiet.northeastlos4803 this ain’t tinder

[@richiet.northeastlos4803]

@@JAPARICAN50-50 let a playa play

[@maxpayne4129]

@@richiet.northeastlos4803 lol you do you man 👍

[@doca8792]

The man is a legend.

[@dirkdiggler2430]

Witch one?

[@diana_prince_1]

This is so cool, I never knew about this! Music speaks to your heart, it doesn't matter your color, nationality, creed. Rest in peace El Rey, Chente! 🙏

[@miaalvarez722]

Why would it matter if color is different??? Music is music

[@diana_prince_1]

@@miaalvarez722 I literally just said color doesn't matter. 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@miaalvarez722]

@@diana_prince_1 but why even say that why bring it up ??

[@diana_prince_1]

@@miaalvarez722 Why bring up why a non-latino, African American, loves Spanish music? What's so wrong about what I said? Its beautiful that other cultures love our culture and music, because like I said, music is universal it speaks to the heart. Stop trying to look for something derogatory behind what I said; your faux outrage is not needed here.

[@miaalvarez722]

@@diana_prince_1 yes it’s not weird or out of this world so I don’t understand why is it a surprised for u but. hey! u said it not me lol

[@skaskaska9005]

When Chente was in town touring he would always drop in and have a chat with Big Boy. I enjoyed listening to them talk was like 2 old friends just shooting the shit.

[@XtraLongD]

The Legend El Señor Vicente Fernandez May He R.I.P 🙏🏽 🇲🇽🇲🇽 🎶🎵🎤🐎🎵🎶🇲🇽🇲🇽 But He Continues To Be The King 👑 Pero Sigo Siendo El Rey 👑 Big ups to Big Boy!!

[@gabrielpena9821]

Big Boy I must say that as a young Mexican American Fan of your work, humbleness and to having platform in being a diverse radio host. I want to take my hat off and salute you brother ✊🏽✊🏿 for even taking the time to share this epic memory of the 🇲🇽G.O.A.T🇲🇽 I thank you for this .... means alot

[@TAROLEANDO]

I remember him being there for Chente’s last concert here in LA @the Gibson they showed Big Boy on the screen. Dope moment and still to this day the best concert of my life 🙏🏼

[@BLU-SABARETE]

Vicente was on top of his game we was a world known artist and it wasnt just a spark he did it for decades!! This man was a true legend the best in his category no doubt

[@jacobocaj5778]

Definitely talented, but world known its a bit much.

[@BLU-SABARETE]

@@jacobocaj5778 my man its the same thing as if we said michael jackson trust me i’ve been to places where they have no idea who he was an idol indeed but not everyone knows them

[@jacobocaj5778]

@@BLU-SABARETE funny I had a scheduled flight with airline i worked in turkey the year michael died and thats all they played for a whole day.i couldn't say the same thing about chente no 1 in dubai was talking about him.

[@BLU-SABARETE]

@@jacobocaj5778 you brother perhaps i may have overrated chente but still i mean the man was talented above average indeed that you cant deny

[@jacobocaj5778]

@@BLU-SABARETE forsure he definitely had an amazing voice, i have him on my Playlist and I'm from Brazil 🇧🇷

[@LuisHernandez-sn9vp]

No words just tears running. 😢

[@luci1474]

Our beloved a Chente a true king 👑 . The community is truly sad to say goodbye to a true legend.

[@elliearellano8505]

Don Vicente Fernandez left to join some of the greatest up above. The stars were shining brighter on Dec 12. R.I.P...

[@nicolejmarie]

Mad love and respect to Big boy for respecting one of our all time favorite’s!

[@Crimson_626]

Much Love to you Big Boy, did not know this about your big dawg!!! Great singer and he will be missed!! God bless you and your family!!!

[@flormorena3778]

Wow! Excellent story , beautiful memories & sweet friendship. Thank you for sharing this with us. RIP Don Vicente. 🇲🇽💖🙏🏽

[@syckindahead]

Just seeing the news, God bless his soul. "Para Siempre" got me through many a night. Prayers for his family and loved ones.

[@tavo3234]

I remember riding the school bus to high school in 2001 and Big Boy was playing some Chente on Power 106...

[@LissetteLissie]

Made me cry..... Beautiful.

[@jorgeperezjr.9317]

Thank you for putting out such a story, that perhaps not everyone will get a chance to see or know about. Yet, you manage to bring the humanity in life together in under 5 minutes... Gracias... Jorge Perez Jr.

[@marieandrade7924]

❤❤❤

[@lavampire100]

HE WILL NEVER BE MISSED BECAUSE HIS VOICE AND SONG WILL LIVE FOR THE AGES. GUYS LIKE CHENTE DON'T DIE; THEY JUST RETURN TO THEIR HOME WHERE THE GREAT VOICES ARE BORN.

[@Shanhip27]

I’m sure his family will miss him how dare you say he wouldn’t be missed

[@lavampire100]

@@Shanhip27 OF COURSE, BUT WHEN YOU MAKE A MUSICAL IMPACT LIKE HE DID OR LIKE JOHN LENNON, OR LIKE MICK JAGGER, OR LIKE JORGE NEGRETE, ONE BECOMES IMMORTAL, EVEN TO HIS WIFE AND CHILDREN BECAUSE HIS VOICE, SONG, AND TALENT WILL NEVER DIE.

[@Rolly_951]

*You probably meant to say is he will be missed but never forgotten cause his music will live on

[@mr2010cm]

Wow! What an unexpected friendship. Mariachi and hip hop are polar opposites yet somehow they were drawn to each other! Much respect! Rest in Peace El Rey.

[@jeremyl311]

Nobody I know in this life or in the one to come who would star in 40 movies make 100 albums and 300 songs and not knowing any English and Spanish speaking only and be one of the most successful people in the world. Truly a legend.

[@kevinramirez6772]

Respects to big boy.i wish I had meet that man in real life. 😢

[@lovethyself3989]

He really was a light to this world ❤️. Thank you,

[@jorgeestrada8541]

as a los angeles native Big boy is one of the best he’s in touch with the city and the people

[@tusancho6587]

BIG BOYYYYY a SoCal LEGEND!! your the man big boy we love you my boy!!

[@rawtruthisahardpilltoswall6180]

That’s DOPE!! Never would’ve thought I would seen this type of love. Rest in heaven Chente!!

[@red92diaz]

This man was class and for the people. There’s a story my parents always told me growing up about the Plaza de Torros their Pueblo opened in his name. Before he performed, his only request was that the event be free so that everyone including the poor could attend. The promoters being greedy did not listen so when Chente found out, he vowed never to return. And he kept his word. DEP Chente. A little piece of our hearts died this Sunday

[@chiriz6607]

MUCH LOVE BIG BOY!!! FROM ALL THE BOYZ HERE IN GUADALAJARA 🙌🏽👍🏽🙏🏽❤

[@snakefinger]

Damn. That broke my heart Big. Who feels it knows it.

[@lastylehustle]

I remember seeing Big Boy at Vicente Fernandez concerts. Vicente loved Big Boy ❤️

[@ezekieltapia2479]

Big boy is always showing love!!

[@orestino6212]

God gave Vicente a beautiful powerful Voice!

[@mexicanrice]

I listened to big boy growing up in the mornings on my way to school and Vicente on the weekends…respect 👊🏿

[@davidsalazar13]

We lost an icon, but you lost a friend 💔 God Bless You Big Boy

[@LibertyJustice-fu1nq]

Props to Big Boy for recognizing greatness. Vicente had the best voice as well as a great message in his songs.Can only be truly appreciated when understanding Spanish. A great Spaniard via Mexico..✌️🇪🇸🇮🇹🇺🇸💪

[@mikehernandez5448]

big boy. we all love you to. I grew up in EAST LA listening to you. The Best ever.

[@theshoegentleman6357]

Big Boy is an Icon and His friend was the 🐐 of music!

[@mellisababyy8923]

❤👑👌🇲🇽🎶 He will be missed El rey 🇲🇽👑❤

[@JAPARICAN50-50]

That’s my boy right there!!!

[@Multi9LiVES]

El Rey Jesus es el unico Rey

[@jessegarzajr.4889]

Now I have a lot RESPECT for big boy. R.I.P. Mr Fernandez! well always love U!!!!

[@CAStone-kq4md]

Big Boy is one of us now . Thank you Big Boy .

[@jazminmoreno1513]

OMG ❤️❤️❤️ Thank you big boi for bringing light to a Mexican artist in a American 🇺🇸 news channel 🇲🇽 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽👏👏

[@Chepita1901]

Wow surprised that Big Boy is a Big fan of our Chente Fernández. RIP the last living legend of the mariachi music 🥲, my deepest condolences to the family and love ones 💐💟✝️🛐💐

[@diatribe1194]

MILLION DOLLAR THEATRE THIRD ROW. HE GOT OFF STAGE KNELT AND SANG TO MY SISTER BY HER WHEELCHAIR ABOUT TEN YRS OLD.."LAS LLAVES DE MI ALMA" THE SONG HE WROTE.. SO ELEGANT SO UNFORGETTABLE

[@lbedwin25]

I can tell you how popular he was. Me, never have really listened to mariachi music before. Yet I knew the name “chente” and I knew the name Vincente Fernandez. Not until I heard a interview from Big boy, I learned this was the same man. Then he played some of his music…..🤯He sang with so much feeling and intensity I instantly liked it and started looking into more of his music. Big Boy crossed that bridge for me and I’m grateful for that. Vincente Fernandez will always be legendary in my book. ✌🏽

[@lapatabelluda2240]

When I was in middle school my bus driver use to listen to big boy n one day Vicente was on the show I was like wtf 😂 we talking about back in 2000 they been friends for a long time and I’m sure Vicente love this guy as a friend

[@Sagahon1987]

Y seguirá siendo el Rey 👑 vicente Fernández. THE LEGEND

[@eddiemunster4094]

God Bless Big Boy he seems completely down to Earth 🙏

[@breezeclear5416]

Man we will miss Vicente Fernandez! 😢😢 Music breaks all barrier's. True friendship Big-Boy and Chente! Where ever you are Chente! God bless you!

[@rome1034]

Big boy dope for that... I never knew he rocked with the late great and to me "el Mexicano 🇲🇽 más chingon" Don Vicente Fernández.

[@lovev9904]

I'm an Independent Latino, Big Boy you are everything!!

[@sgtzulu2507]

Wow I am so amazed but not surprised. VF was a true legend. Thanks Big Boy!!

[@tonyrodriguez9163]

Much Love & Respect BIG BOY WE WILL FOREVER BE DOWN FOR U MY BROTHER ..!!!!

[@leoalvarrz655]

My father just passed on the 6th at 49 and he was a big Vicente Fernandez fan 🙏

[@bricastrejon2646]

I am sorry for your loss. God give strength to you and family.🙏

[@leoalvarrz655]

Thank you 🥺😔

[@CM-pr5pg]

I actually remember listening to Big Boy's radio show on the day he had Chente live and in person in his studio.

[@jaymazeo9734]

Love this story, love big boy, love Vincente Fernandez! 👼 🙏🏼

[@ciaras.2621]

Very respectful of big boy to have such a friendship with a very very humble Chente Fernández.

[@Vintagetube310]

Wow. What a story never even knew about. Beautiful friendship

[@GenF91]

Thanks for sharing this story Big Boy, I didn’t know he knew him let alone was friends with him. RIP Chente ❤️.

[@vicchavez6570]

I remember the first time big boy got on the mic, he was the janitor at power 106 in L.A and the Baka Boys morning show brought him on the show and then he took over the show some time after that. He's been around for ever.

[@dreday4177]

Big Boy, i was at the cowboy shop in ontario when you were buying your cowboy suit to sing at the vicente fernandez concert! We chatted for like 20 minutes and laughing over a bunch of past phone taps and got a selfie with u. Youre as cool and funny in person as u are on radio!

[@griseldablanco5469]

Aweeee, truly amazing! Vicente Fernandez was humble and never forgot where he came from nor did he ever forget his people ❤️

[@texas7123]

Awesome love from big boy. The world needs more of this.

[@dragoti1122]

Thank you so much Big Boy for sharing your awesome friendship with Vicente Fernandez! He was such a Latin Legend!! ❤🙏

[@Gamerstan80]

That's awesome BIG my Respect to you big boy you have always shown us love ❤️

[@tikos7704]

This is hard! Rest in Peace Chente! 🕊️ Big- Boy and Vicente huge Bond between the two and how down to earth Vicente was. This really hurts 😢😢😢😢😭 good bye Chente 🇲🇽🇺🇲💜♥️💙💜💜

[@elviranajar799]

Not goodbye, see you later ❤️❤️❤️ maybe sooner than later how the world is theses days. REST IN Paradise EL REY 🎶❤️

[@sweetcaramel4750]

Awwwwww this is so Beautiful I didn't know they were Friends How Sweet ❤

[@bbygrlpt2]

Tbh who isnt Vicente Fernandez fan his voice was incredible!!! I love his songs theyre soo romantic and beautiful💖

[@acatena9663]

What a voice that man had

[@chinoe6745]

Wow... to see 2 brothers live in the moment and gain a forever friendship is amazing and inspiring! May we all at one time in our lives inspire to gain a friend like these 2 legends did. peace to all my brothers and sisters in the world!

[@aaronsoto4622]

Damnnnn. I didn't know Big Boy was a fan like that. He really had a true passion and love for the man. Salute too you Big Boy. Rip too The Mexican Singer.

[@mariafitts]

Made me cry, Vicente was an amazing man.

[@A.f2023]

Thats the power of music it doesnt matter what u speak it just touch you heart.❤️

[@julioguzman7347]

Damnnn who would of thought. Two legends here

[@PuertoRico413]

Yes icon Vicente Fernandez the only ...🙏😢❤️🙏🙏 The whole world love you. Puerto Rico my parents every Sunday we listen to rachera music and vicente Fernandez, Javier solis, Juan grabiel, Ana grabiel, duncal much more 🙏😢

[@darwindivas7906]

Good Music has no boundaries...

[@FrankieFlakes]

My dad told me a few years ago when he used to work at a famous hotel he would meet VF often even got the opportunity to hold one of his son’s when they were small, I remember him says VF was such a great person with a big heart RIP you will be missed

[@danielcorrea7250]

Shout out to my guy Big Boy!!! Never knew this about him, I am now a bigger fan of big boy! RIP a legend and king 👑 Great story good stuff

[@erichernandez3201]

I am at a loss for words. I have a lot of respect for Big Boy. R. I.Heaven Chente

[@E310-l5u]

BIG BOY .. VICENTE HIS GODFATHER

[@Alex-vk7qg]

El Rey 👑 RIP

[@suzie2062]

I love big boy and chente!!🥰💝🙌😇

[@FUNKYTUNEZ714]

We gonna miss this legend 🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🇲🇽🥲🥲🥲🥲

[@bnyhdz3992]

Two legends of different worlds

[@flacomorrolopez2691]

Descansa en paz Chente siempre siempre seguiremos cantando tus canciones y seguirás siendo el Rey.