In keeping with the music-oriented theme that has led his life for
nearly seven (7) decades, it can best be said that Manny R. Guerra’s
“road of life tour” has taken him from the “broad way” of secular
music to the narrow-gated road of life-changing truth. Recognized
as a pioneer, his noteworthy achievements in Texas music include
the creation of a genre now widely known as Tejano Music. With
the establishment of the Amen Recording Studio in an ordinary
building on the south side of San Antonio, Manny’s musical insight
and innovation facilitated his attracting, producing, and recording
extremely popular and notable musical talent that included Sunny
and the Sunglows, Joe Bravo, Laura Canales, Ram Herrera, Selena
Quintanilla, Cornelio Reyna, Marco Antonio Muñiz, Roberto
Pulido, the Latin Breed Band, Jimmy Edward, David Marez, Mazz,
La Mafia, Emilio Navaira, La Tropa F, and others.
Manny’s accomplishments include guiding the crossover of
Sunny and the Sunglows from a local Tejano band into the pop
and rock and roll genres, which included appearances on American
Bandstand. Hit songs included “Talk to Me” and “Peanuts” (La
Cacahuata), both of which achieved high ratings on the Billboard,
Cash Box, and Record World record charts.
Beginning on Sunday, June 2, 1968, Manny’s road tour
took a 180-degree reversal. He experienced a life-changing calling
from the Master of the Universe. Deeply rooted and accustomed
to his focus and dedication to secular music, Manny wrestled with
turning away from the comforts of his established and successful way
of life to God’s continued calling to forsake the things of this world
in favor of focusing all to His service, in this world and the next. This
book describes the crossover from fame that is fleeting, wealth that
is short-lived, popularity that fades, and success that temporarily
satis es, to a life of daily walks with the supreme, unchangeable,
and sovereign God of love, mercy, and grace.
Contact: Manny@Amenmusic.com