Elizabeth Elementary School, Corpus Christi, TX. Here's Noe' wearing his all time favorite "Cisco Kid" t-shirt. Check out that smile!
Move Over Elvis!: Warming up for a Saturday night performance at the Enlisted Men's Club in Manheim, Germany 1960.
Opportunity Knocks: Shortly after this press release by Diamond Discs in 1964, Mercury Records, a national record label, offered Noe' a distribution contract for his song, "Yesterday's Dream." Recorded at a 4-track studio and produced by engineer, Jimmy Nichols. Wonder what ever happened to the other guy on this promo?
Noe' Pro and the Semitones: One of Noe's many live performances with his first band, the Semitones. This introduced some of his first English recordings. Pictured left to right: Guadalupe "Lupio" Hernandez, Jesse Salinas, Alfonso Saenz, Noe' Pro, Rosie Borrego, Sylvia Cruhm, Olga Cruhm and David Garcia. How about those hairdos?
Noe' Hits Mexico: Now with a horn section, Noe' travels to Mexico to perform at Casino Matamoros for the crowning of Miss Tamaulipas. Horn section from left to right: Gonzalo Gonzalez, Gregorio Reyes and Alfonso Saenz.
New Beginnings: Noe' Pro and the Semitones making the hits with their first Spanish album entitled, "El Soltero." He and his new band members recorded this album at Ideal Records in San Benito, TX with producer/Engineer John Phillips. From left to right: Noe' Pro, Gilbert Colunga, Carlos Cantu, Bobby "Vill", Gabriel "Gabi" Garcia and Joe Barrera.
Moving on Up: Standing proud after signing a five year deal with one of the biggest Texas based record labels, Noe' and well known composer, Rafael Ramirez, began producing some of his greatest hits.
The 70's - Making the Small Screen: Noe' and his band posing for the camera just before shooting one of their many television commercials. From left to right: Bobby Hernandez, Luis "La Huicha" Anzaldua, Manny Garmona, Noe' Pro, (back) Jose Antonio Gomez, (front) Joe Pena and Rogelio "Kelly" Ramirez.
Lights, Camera, Action!: Behind the scenes with the band while filming a commercial for a Texas milk company in the promotions of their products. "Cow Cow Boogie!"
Crossroads: After touring the country for several years on, "Big Blue," Noe' decided to retire from life on the road and head home to be with his family. Fortunately, Noe' is still able to enjoy the best of both worlds. "There's no place like home."
The 80's – New Decade, New Look: The original album cover from one of Noe's first recordings with Reyna records, a company owned by Mexican singer/composer, Cornellio Reyna.
Miami or Bust!: In 1983, Noe' and composer, Effrain "Dante" Sanchez swept the OTI State Competition in San Antonio, TX by taking 1st place for best song and best interpreter. One month later, they headed to Miami for the national competition.
Hitting the Big Stage: Here's Noe' on center stage with a 36 piece orchestra at the OTI International competition in Miami where special guest, Gloria Estefan and the Miami Sound Machine provided entertainment. Noe's stunning performance earned him one of the top trophies of the evening. What a night!
The 90's – Sharing the Spotlight: The 11th Annual OTI Festival resulted in yet another 1st place trophy for the song, "Proclama," co-written by Noe' and his sister, Delia Pro de Munoz. Sharing success with his sister made this a sweeter victory as they advanced to the national competition in Miami. –This page is dedicated to loved ones who are no longer with us. Delia Pro de Munoz (sister), Arturo and Gilberto Pro (brothers), Leonor Castaneda de Pro (mother), and Miguel Pro, Jr. (father).
The Three Peters: Here's Noe' sharing a proud moment with two of his brothers and mentors who greatly influenced him throughout his career. Pictured left to right: Ricardo "Peter" Pro, Noe' "Peter" Pro, and Rogelio "Peter" Pro- as baptized at St. Peters Church in Laredo, TX in 1949. Believe it or not!
Guests of Honor: The University of Texas at Pan American invited Noe' Pro and his band to perform at their annual Jazz Festival under the direction of Dr. Dean Canty. Noe' and his band embraced this opportunity to share their music and show their versatility.
Senator Lucio presented Noe' with this great honor along with his wife and four daughters. Left to right: Dolly Ramon, Patty Remidhi, Senator Eddie Lucio, Noe' Pro, Blanca Pro, Blanca Garza, and Meldi Martinez.
Noe's Greatest Accomplishment: Although music has always been his passion, Noe's growing family is truly his biggest success.
And the music plays on!
"I am extremely honored to perform with this talented group of musicians who inspire me and contribute their knowledge, versality and professionalism to our music. I am also proud of their individual accomplishments and would like to personally thank each of them for always rising to the occasion."
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