Joseph Hudak / Rolling Stone: Raul Malo, Golden-Voiced 'Maestro' of the Mavericks, Dead at 60 - The frontman and co-founder of the country-rock band was known for his dynamic, operatic singing style and gregarious stage presence - Raul Malo, the operatic vocalist and co-founder of the Grammy-winning, Latin-tinged country band the Mavericks, died Monday.