Real name: Herminio Álvarez Rodríguez

Mexican pianist, composer and singer, born in San Luis Potosí on January 28 1916 and died in Mexico City on November 15 1970. Father of Humberto Alvarez.

He was a "musical eccentric", composer of “spicy tunes” and children's music; authorized imitator of Agustin Lara and radio and film comedian. Famous for being the first pioneer of children's television and the first "uncle" of Mexican television.