El Chicano
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| Origin | Los Angeles, California, U.S. |
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| Genres | Brown-eyed soul, chicano rock, funk |
| Years active | 1969–Present |
| LabelTemplate:Pluralize from text | MCA |
| Past members | Bobby Espinosa Freddie Sanchez Mickey Lespron Andre Baeza John De Luna |
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El Chicano is an American brown-eyed soul group from Los Angeles, California, whose style incorporates various modern music genres including rock, funk, soul, blues, jazz, and salsa.[1] The group's name comes from the word Chicano, a term for United States citizens of typically Mexican descent.
History
El Chicano, originally formed by Freddie Sanchez under the name The VIP's arose during a period of increasing Chicano consciousness in America. Their initial hit, "Viva Tirado", was a jazzy soul rock rendition of Gerald Wilson's original song about a bullfighter. The song did very well on Los Angeles radio and remained #1 for thirteen straight weeks. Other notable tracks recorded by El Chicano are the funky "Tell Her She's Lovely" as well as a cover of Van Morrison's 1967 hit "Brown Eyed Girl".
Original members of El Chicano include Bobby Espinosa, Freddie Sanchez, Mickey Lespron, Andre Baeza, and John De Luna. The lead singer for some years was Ersi Arvizu. During the 1970s, new members Rudy Regalado, Max Garduno, Danny Lamonte, Brian Magness, Jerry Salas, and Joe Pererria joined the group.[1]
On their 1970 album Viva Tirado the group covered Herbie Hancock's jazz standard "Cantaloupe Island". The song was one of nine on the album, which included the hit single "Viva Tirado" that went gold.
El Chicano continues to be active with a combination of original and new members. They performed on the 2009 PBS pledge break special, Trini Lopez Presents 'The Legends of Latin Rock' , along with Thee Midniters, Tierra, and Gregg Rolie (of Santana and Journey).[1]
Latin percussionist Walfredo Reyes Jr., formerly of Santana,[2] recorded with the band from 2010 to 2012.[3]
Original keyboardist Bobby Espinosa ‒ noted for playing Hammond organ on some El Chicano tracks ‒ died on February 27, 2010.[4] Former percussionist Rudy Regalado, who spent twelve years with the band, died on November 4, 2010.[5]
Members
- Ersi Arvizu, lead vocals – 1970
- Eddie Avila, drums (2010–present)
- Andre Baeza, congas – 1970
- John De Luna, drums – 1970
- Bobby Espinosa, organ – 1970; died February 27, 2010
- Max Garduno, congas
- Danny Lamonte, drums
- Mickey Lespron, guitar – 1970
- Brian Magness, bass
- Joe Perreria, bass
- Rudy Regalado, timbales – joined c. 1971; died November 4, 2010
- Walfredo "Wally" Reyes, Jr., drums, congas (2010–2012)
- Joseph Baeza, congas (2011–2013); died October 18, 2016
- David "Chango" Chavez, congas (2015–present)
- Jerry Salas, lead vocals, guitar – joined in 1973
- Rudy Salas, vocals – 1970; died December 29, 2020
- Steve Salas, vocals – 1970; died February 10, 2022
- Freddie Sanchez, bass – 1970 [6][7][8][9]
Discography
Albums
| Year | Title | US [10] |
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| 1970 | Viva Tirado | 51
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| 1971 | Revolución | 178
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| 1972 | Celebration | 173
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| 1973 | El Chicano | 162
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| 1974 | Cinco | 194
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| 1975 | The Best of Everything | —
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| 1976 | Pyramid of Love and Friends | —
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| 1998 | Painting the Moment | —
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Main singles
| Year | Title | US [10] |
US R&B [10] |
Easy Listening [11] |
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| 1970 | "Viva Tirado – Part I" | 28
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| "Eleanor Rigby" | 115
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| 1971 | "Cubano Chant" | —
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| 1972 | "Brown Eyed Girl" | 45
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| "Satisfy Me Woman" | —
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| 1973 | "Last Tango in Paris" | —
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| "Tell Her She's Lovely" | 40
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| 1975 | "Baretta's Theme" | —
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| 1983 | "Do You Want Me" | —
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| 1984 | "Let Me Dance with You" | —
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See also
References
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- ^ a b c Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."El Chicano Music : Official Website". Elchicanomusic.com.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Santana: Sacred Fire, Live in Mexico (DVD video). Island Def Jam Music Group. 1993. OCLC 47982489.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Walfredo Reyes Jr.: Photos". Walfredo Reyes, Jr. Archived from the original on May 26, 2013. Retrieved May 7, 2013.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."CRN-live.com El Chicano band member joins elite group in Rock and Roll Heaven".
{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: deprecated archival service (link) - ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Moncada, Les (November 7, 2010). "Latin Rock Timbalero Rudy Regalado Dies at 67". Worldmusiccentral.org.
- ^ World Music Central November 7, 2010
- Larry Chavana, bass (1981–1984)
- ^ LA Music Awards Jerry Salas
- ^ Mark Guerrero El Chicano: Latin Rock Pioneers by Mark Guerrero
- ^ The Cuban History.com WALFREDO REYES, Jr. Musician, “Santana” conga drum player. (born in Havana) ** Walfredo Reyes, Jr. músico, congas. (nacido en La Habana)
- ^ a b c d e Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content."Awards by El Chicano". Allmusic. All Media Guide. Retrieved October 11, 2015.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Whitburn, Joel (2002). Top Adult Contemporary: 1961-2001. Record Research. p. 85.
- ^ Page Module:Citation/CS1/styles.css has no content.Kent, David (1993). Australian Chart Book 1970–1992 (illustrated ed.). St Ives, N.S.W.: Australian Chart Book. p. 62. ISBN 0-646-11917-6.
External links
- El Chicano discography at Discogs
- El Chicano at IMDbTemplate:Edit at Wikidata
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