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  Camarón was born in San Fernando (Cadis).
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  The true name was José Monge Cruz.
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  Camarón was a singer of flamenco and he sang first when he was 5 years old.
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  Camarón married Dolores Montoya ''la Chispa''.
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  Camarón and Dolores had four children: -Luis Monge, Gema Monge, Rocío Monge and José Monge.
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  Camarón records ''soy gitano'' the record more sold the history of flamenco.
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  Shrimp has a strong addiction to snuff, drugs and alchol.
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  This album was recorded with Paco de Lucia and Tomatito, but was interrupted by the shrimp of Camarón
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  travels to America to find a cure, but died of cancer glown
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  Camarón died Badalona and was buried in his home town surrounded by a gypsy flag.
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  Jaime Chávarri made a movie about the life of Camarón