Intocable makes Hollywood history with Walk of Fame star

Intocable made history on Thursday, receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame in a ceremony celebrating the Mexican music group's enduring legacy. The star, number 2,852, marks a significant achievement for the band, which has defied expectations since its inception.

Nir Seroussi, president of Interscope Capitol Miami, highlighted Intocable's groundbreaking role, stating, "35 years ago a band like Intocable was not supposed to exist, it went against the rules, but apparently nobody told them." He emphasized how the group challenged the rigid structures of Mexican music at the time, fusing traditional norteño sounds with modern ballads.

Founded in Zapata, Texas, by Ricky Muñoz and René Martínez in the early 1990s, Intocable has become a leading exponent of regional Mexican music. Their hits include "¿Y todo para qué?", "Aire", and "Eres mi droga." The band has sold over 55 million records and achieved 21 number-one hits on regional Mexican music charts. Seroussi credited Muñoz with revolutionizing the accordion's sound, saying, "Ricky took the accordion and made it sound like the future. They showed the world what Mexican music could be."

Composer Edgar Barrera, a close friend of the band, described Intocable as "one of the biggest bands in Mexican music." He noted their cultural significance, particularly for those who grew up on the border, where the fusion of norteño, pop, English, and Spanish created a unique identity. Barrera stated, "That mix started with Intocable."

Ricky Muñoz, the band's vocalist and accordionist, expressed gratitude to God, his family, bandmates, fans, and composers during the ceremony. Intocable's recognition on the Hollywood Walk of Fame solidifies their impact on regional Mexican music and its growing global influence.