José Miguel Class (26 September 1938 - April 13, 2017) was a Puerto Rican singer who gained wide international fame during the 1960s and 1970s. Born in Manatí, Puerto Rico, José Miguel Class was nicknamed "El Gallito de Manati" ("Manati's Bantam"). Class achieved fame in Puerto Rico during the '60s before moving to Mexico, where he achieved wide success. His period as a resident there proved important for his career. He released various Mexican music albums and he was able to achieve fame across Central America