Los Huracanes del Norte are a Mexican Norteño band, originally from Yahualica de González Gallo, Jalisco and raised in Tangancícuaro, Michoacán, but based out of San Jose, California, United States. They are one of the genre's most popular performers. The group first formed under the name Los Cuatro del Norte in 1969 by three brothers and a fourth member; a fourth brother joined in 1972. Their debut record was released in 1973; they scored their first gold record in 1978. With the growth of their success they toured regularly through the U.S., Mexico, and Central America. They continued to release charting records into the 2000s. Los Huracanes del Norte have released over 900 songs.