A tribute to Johnny Rodriguez and Latino country music For Rodriguez, this project is deeply personal. “Re-recording and releasing ‘Pass Me By’ with Vinny has been such an incredible experience.

70s country music star Johnny Rodriguez died at the age of 73. The “Pass Me By’ singer was largely considered one of the first mainstream Hispanic country stars in the US.

Johnny was a great man." Johnny was hugely successful in his career, with hit songs including Pass Me By, I’m Not Up to Feelin’ Down Tonight and You Always Come Back to Hurting Me.

Rodriguez would go on to score a long string of country hits that included his first Top 10 hit, 1973's “Pass Me By (If You're Only Passing Through).” ...

Country music star Johnny Rodriguez has died at the age of 73, his family announced yesterday. The singer, recognised as one of country music's earliest Hispanic stars, passed away peacefully on ...