Aguilar the legend Famed Mexican recording artist and film star Antonio Aguilar and his family performed two shows at the old Greyhound Stadium in 1977. Performing one show in the afternoon, and the other in the evening, before packed crowds, fans from across the Valley and northern Mexico journeyed to the Resaca City to witness the event. (Courtesy photos provided by Leo Rodrigez)
By LEO RODRIGUEZ
San Benito Historian
On Sunday, October 30, 1977, a HorseShow was held at the old Greyhound Stadium. Antonio Aguilar and his family performed two shows, one in the afternoon, other in the evening, before packed crowds. Fans from across the Valley and northern Mexico made the journey to witness the event.
The show starred Aguilar, his wife Flor Sylvestre, and their two sons, Pepito and Antonio Aguilar Jr. Both Aguilar and his wife were popular and accomplished movie and recording stars in Mexico, deeply admired by millions of faithful fans on both sides of the U.S.-Mexico border.
The Aguilars traveled with their own troupe, and a string of beautiful and talented show horses. The Aguilar family was fitted in elaborate costumes which drew the spectators’ attention.
There was hot sun, loud Spanish language music, and a HorseShow that left an impression on many in attendance that day. Children as well as adults were taken aback by the beauty and talent of the performance horses that galloped and danced. Aztec and Spanish dancers performed in a center ring at the old stadium.
After the San Benito show, Antonio Aguilar took his HorseShow to the White House, invited by President Jimmy Carter.
According to is online biography, José Pascual Antonio Aguilar Márquez Barraza was a Mexican singer, actor, songwriter, equestrian, film producer, and screenwriter with a dominating career in music.
He recorded over 150 albums which sold 25 million copies, and acted in more than 120 films. He was given the nickname “El Charro de México” (Mexico’s Horseman) because he is credited with popularizing the Mexican equestrian sport la charrería to international audiences.
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