[2] Joe Lopez and Jimmy Gonzalez formed Mazz in 1978 before disbanding and creating smaller bands throughout their careers.
[2] Gonzalez was known for blending a variety of genres into his basic Tejano sound, a formula he continued to use up until his final release, Porque Todavía te Quiero (2018).
[2] Gonzalez was pronounced dead in San Antonio, Texas on June 6, 2018, after suffering from low blood sugar as a result of his diabetes.
[2] Grupo Mazz were known for using the synthesizer and blending rock and roll into their original Tejano music sound.
[5] The single "Laura Ya No Vive Aqui" peaked atop Billboard's Latin music charts in March 1987.
[9] In March 1990, the album received a gold award from EMI Latin, signifying 50,000 units sold.
Gonzalez suffered from cardiac arrest but was momentarily revived,[10] however, he was pronounced dead on Wednesday, June 6, 2018, from complications of diabetes.
[11] Tejano music stations in San Antonio began playing Mazz's songs non-stop following the announcement of his death.
[15] As the board was considering his parole, court documents showed that Lopez also fathered a child with another underage girl, who was 14 years old at the time.