Carlos Lico was a celebrated Mexican singer and songwriter known as "El Señor de la Voz de Oro" (The Lord of the Golden Voice) due to his powerful vocal range and signature style in boleros and romantic music. He popularized iconic romantic classics written by Armando Manzanero, including "No", and "Adoro". As a composer, he wrote and co-wrote well-known songs such as "Alma rota", "Liliana", and"La Boa". He passed away in Mexico City on November 7, 2009, at the age of 76.