Chico Che, born Francisco José Hernández Mandujano on December 7, 1945, in Villahermosa, Tabasco, Mexico, was a renowned musician, singer, songwriter, and performer. He was the youngest of three siblings and began his musical journey at the age of five when he received a guitar from his cousin. Despite lacking formal training, he mastered the guitar and various other instruments.

Throughout his career, Chico Che founded several influential bands, including Los 7 Modernistas, Los Temerarios, and La Crisis. His music was a fusion of rock, hard rock, rock pop, merengue, and cumbia, often incorporating rhythms from the marimba, huapango, dengue, and son. Among his most famous songs were "De Quén Chon" and "Quién Pompó." His group, La Crisis, became a musical phenomenon in the 1960s and 1970s, recording over forty albums.

Chico Che was also known for his distinctive style, often wearing overalls and glasses, which became his trademark look. He was married to Concepcion Rodriguez, with whom he had three children. Tragically, Chico Che passed away from a stroke on March 29, 1989, in Mexico City at the age of 43. His legacy as a popular musician from the 1970s and 1980s endures, particularly in his home state of Tabasco.