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Intocable’s Ricky Muñoz Reflects on the Band’s Influences and Famous Faces That Help the Group Stay Creative in the Studio
Intocable, the Grammy- and Latin Grammy-winning norteño/tejano group led by singer Ricky Muñoz, has received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame as part of the Class of 2026, marking a milestone after more than three decades of hits and sold-out shows on both sides of the US-Mexico border. Speaking to Variety from the band's home studio in Texas, Muñoz reflected on the honour and the group's distinctive musical approach, which blends traditional instrumentation with unexpected influences drawn from American pop and rock.
Muñoz, who grew up in Zapata, Texas, recalled that his grandfather sold a cow to buy him his first accordion, though he never lived to see his grandson's success. The ceremony took place at 11:30am on 16 July and was streamed on walkoffame.com. In the interview, Muñoz explained how Intocable's songwriting draws inspiration from acts such as Flock of Seagulls and Bryan Adams rather than traditional norteño artists like Los Tigres del Norte, and described his self-taught, instinctive approach to crafting the band's distinctive accordion melodies, including a key tonal shift on their 2019 track "Por Alguien Más."
In short
- Intocable receives a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, Class of 2026
- Frontman Ricky Muñoz discusses the band's US pop and rock influences
- He credits his grandfather's gift of an accordion for sparking his career
Explained simply
Intocable is a Grammy and Latin Grammy-winning band that plays norteño and tejano music, traditional styles rooted in the Texas-Mexico border region. Led by accordion player Ricky Muñoz, the group has performed for over three decades and built a devoted following through countless hits and sold-out shows on both sides of the US-Mexico border.
What sets Intocable apart from other traditional norteño groups is their willingness to blend their accordion-based sound with influences from American pop and rock music. Rather than drawing inspiration solely from established norteño acts, Muñoz has cited artists such as Flock of Seagulls and Bryan Adams as creative influences, giving the band a distinctive approach to songwriting and melody.
Muñoz grew up in Zapata, Texas, and has played accordion since childhood, when his grandfather famously sold a cow to buy him his first instrument. His self-taught, instinctive approach to creating the band's accordion melodies has become central to Intocable's identity and musical signature.
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