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Armando Lichtenberger Jr.

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Armando Lichtenberger Jr.
Background information
GenresLatin Pop, Tejano
Occupation(s)Musician, Record Producer
Instrument(s)Keyboards, Accordion
Years active1980–Present
LabelsUrbana Records

Armando Liechtenberger Jr. (born June 3, 1961) is a member of Tejano musical band La Mafia, where he is the keyboardist, accordionist, and producer.[1] Mando Lichtenberger started his career at the age of fourteen with Los Fronterizos as the keyboard and accordion player. The band, led by Tony Cortez, Sr., became known in Houston for their local Tejano styles and were once regarded as the city's hottest low-rider band.[2] On February 23, 2017 Mando's father Armando Liechtenberger Sr. died at the age of 79.

References

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  1. ^ Brennan, Sandra. "Biography: La Mafia". AllMusic. Retrieved 29 July 2010.
  2. ^ Los Hermanos Cortez: Music, Family and Legacy Archived July 14, 2014, at the Wayback Machine