Albino joined the United States Army during World War II, where he formed a quartet and was allowed to sing for his fellow soldiers.
The group became famous across the world, and Albino toured the United States, Europe and Japan.
Albino left Los Panchos and went on to form, or become a member of many famous Puerto Rican trios.
Notably, Miguel Poventud whose participation in the album Los Panchos by Special Request are a compilation of love songs recorded in English for CBS.
[2] Also, Grandes Exitos de Johnny Albino con Los Panchos DHIT 2093.2 21 June 2005 is his main performance with Miguel Poventud on "requinto" (guitar) and voice accompaniment.