Real name: José Miguel Class

Effective period / Period of releases: 1975

El Gallito De Manati was a nickname given to Jose Miguel Class (born September 26, 1938, Manatí, Puerto Rico – died April 13, 2017, Hato Rey, Puerto Rico) a Puerto Rican singer who gained wide fame during the 1960's and 1970's.

Nicknamed El Gallito de Manati, he achieved fame in Puerto Rico during the 1960's, before moving to Mexico where he built upon his successful career. His Mexican recordings led to a wider audience across Central America, South America and the rest of the Caribbean, adding to his popularity. He returned to Puerto Rico in the 1970's and hosted a weekly television show.