Rubén Valtierra

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Rubén Valtierra
Born	San Rafael, California
Occupation	Keyboardist, Producer, Composer
Height	5 ft 8 in (1.73 m)

Rubén Valtierra (born December 26 1964 in San Rafael, California) is the keyboardist best known for working with "Weird Al" Yankovic. The two met at the Dr. Demento 20th Anniversary special in October 1991. Shortly after, Yankovic invited him to join his band as a touring keyboardist, and they have worked together ever since. Valtierra can also be heard on the most popular tracks of Yankovic's albums and videos.

Biography

Valtierra began classical studies at the age of ten. After playing in his high school orchestra, he attended the University of California at Santa Cruz^[1] , and later was a member of the award-winning Cabrillo College Big Band. Upon graduation in 1979, Valtierra led the jazz/funk fusion group Rush Hour until moving to Los Angeles where, soon after arriving, he was playing, recording and travelling the world with members of groups such as Santana, Aretha Franklin, Tom Jones, Natalie Cole, Tower of Power, Chick Corea, Elton John, and Red Hot Chili Peppers.

After world tours with rock legend Glenn Hughes/Deep Purple and Blues Icon Charlie Musselwhite, Valtierra found himself touring and recording with Yankovic.

When not touring, Valtierra is active in the studio, writing and producing, along with leading his Latin Orchestra (VLO).

External links

References

↑ "Weird Al Goes Gaga with Help From UCSC and Cabrillo Alum Rubén Valtierra". Santa Cruz Patch. Retrieved February 16, 2012.

v t e "Weird Al" Yankovic

"Weird Al" Yankovic Jon "Bermuda" Schwartz Steve Jay Jim West Rubén Valtierra Rick Derringer

Studio albums	"Weird Al" Yankovic "Weird Al" Yankovic in 3-D Dare to Be Stupid Polka Party! Even Worse UHF – Original Motion Picture Soundtrack and Other Stuff Off the Deep End Alapalooza Bad Hair Day Running with Scissors Poodle Hat Straight Outta Lynwood Alpocalypse

EPs	Another One Rides the Bus Selections from Straight Outta Lynwood Internet Leaks

Compilations	Greatest Hits The Food Album Permanent Record: Al in the Box Greatest Hits Vol. II The TV Album The Saga Begins The Essential "Weird Al" Yankovic

Singles	"My Bologna" "Another One Rides the Bus" "Ricky" "I Love Rocky Road" "Eat It" "King of Suede" "I Lost on Jeopardy" "This Is the Life" "Like a Surgeon" "I Want a New Duck" "One More Minute" "Hooked on Polkas" "Dare to Be Stupid" "Living with a Hernia" "Christmas at Ground Zero" "Fat" "Lasagna" "I Think I'm a Clone Now" "UHF" "Money for Nothing/Beverly Hillbillies*" "Isle Thing" "Smells Like Nirvana" "You Don't Love Me Anymore" "Taco Grande" "Jurassic Park" "Bedrock Anthem" "Achy Breaky Song" "Headline News" "Amish Paradise" "Gump" "Spy Hard" "The Night Santa Went Crazy" "The Saga Begins" "It's All About the Pentiums" "Polka Power!" "Pretty Fly for a Rabbi" "You're Pitiful" "Don't Download This Song" "White & Nerdy" "Canadian Idiot" "eBay" "Whatever You Like" "Craigslist" "Skipper Dan" "CNR" "Ringtone" "Perform This Way"

Videography	Al TV The Compleat Al UHF The "Weird Al" Yankovic Video Library Alapalooza: The Videos "Weird Al" Yankovic: The Ultimate Collection Bad Hair Day: The Videos The Weird Al Show "Weird Al" Yankovic: The Videos "Weird Al" Yankovic Live! "Weird Al" Yankovic: The Ultimate Video Collection "Weird Al" Yankovic Live! – The Alpocalypse Tour

Related articles	Discography Singles Videography Songs Polka medleys Dr. Demento Peter and the Wolf (with Wendy Carlos) Pinkie Pride

Persondata
Name	Valtierra, Ruben
Alternative names
Short description	American musician
Date of birth	December 26
Place of birth	San Rafael, California
Date of death
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