Mexican Julio Preciado (born Julio César Preciado) got involved in traditional music while participating in a group called Banda Tiburón, soon becoming the leading singer of Banda el Limón. In 1992, Julio Preciado joined Banda el Recodo, later forming his own group, Banda Perla del Pacífico, who made their debut with Tú Ya Lo Conoces, achieving platinum status soon after. A tribute to popular Mexican singer Ramón Ayala was released as Homenaje a Ramón Ayala - 25 Aniversario. Entre Amigos followed in 2001. ~ Drago Bonacich